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National Stress Awareness Day
By: Jinny Hopp, former Human Environmental Sciences Specialist in Jasper County, University of Missouri Extension
November 4th is National Stress Awareness Day.
One of the best...
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What to do if your child worries too much
Lucy Schrader, HES Associate State Specialist and Building Strong Families Program Coordinator, University of Missouri Extension
“My daughter worries at bedtime every night...I always tell...
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Healthy Lung Month: Adopt new habits to breathe easier
(NAPSI)—According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the United States and worldwide, causing more deaths than colorectal,...
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Enjoy the benefits of coffee
Melissa Bess, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Camden County, University of Missouri Extension
Many people like to start the day with a fresh cup (or...
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Why you shouldn’t use a cotton swab to clean your ears
Using a cotton swab to clean your ears is not the best practice. In fact using them can cause more issues like an infection...
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Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System observes National Farm Safety and Health Week
By: Ken Johnson, Interim President and CEO
The service area for Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System is largely rural in population and ranks as one of...
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Use MyPlate to pack a healthy school lunch
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
The school year is in full swing and this...
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Give me more of the good fat
New research from K-State suggests consumers may prefer beef enhanced by important omega-3 fatty acids.
MANHATTAN, Kan. – Many people know that omega-3 fatty acids...
