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IBS It’s Not Your Father’s High-Fiber Cereal That Brings Relief
Fiber can help calm irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, but there are two types – insoluble and soluble fiber. One ensures IBS relief.
3 Tips for Creating a Safe and Comfy At-Home Workspace
Discover how creating the perfect ergonomic workspace can reduce injury and boost productivity, whether you’re working at home or in your office.
How to Become a Medical Laboratory Scientist
Explore the benefits of our School of Medical Laboratory Science and how an MLS degree can lead to different medical laboratory careers in healthcare.
Managing Challenging Dementia Behaviors
Read about common dementia behaviors and how you can help your loved one manage them. Find resources for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Health and Wellness 101 To Live Your Best Life
Follow these health and wellness tips to improve your overall health. You’ll ace your next annual wellness exam visit with your primary care provider.
Gardening It’s Good for Your Mind and Body
Strong bones, healthy eating, heart health, stress relief and vitamin D are just five of the many benefits gardening provides for your mind and body.
Quick Action Saves a Choking Victim
Being prepared and knowing the Heimlich maneuver, also called abdominal thrusts, could save a life. Read about the Heimlich steps and when to use them.
Frostbite 101 Stages, Prevention and Treatment
Protect yourself from the three stages of frostbite with easy-to-follow prevention steps. And, learn about risk factors and how to treat frostbite at any stage.
Fighting and Winning Against Parkinson’s
Life can still be fulfilling after a Parkinson's diagnosis. Elvie Ganaban shares ideas for living her best life with Parkinson’s.
Pitch Perfect Pianist Fights Hearing Loss With Oxygen Therapy
Sudden hearing loss led Chris Madden to NKCH, where hyperbaric oxygen therapy helped him regain his hearing.
Tipping the Scale
As a nutrition educator for The University of Missouri’s extension program, Virginia's worked with 4-H clubs, drug rehabilitation programs, alternative high schools, transitional housing programs and domestic violence shelters.
Your Guide to Finding the Perfect OB-GYN
Finding the right OB-GYN takes time. Get advice on what to look for, what to ask and which women’s health services to consider when making your decision.