Overview of the new World Health Organization’s new Age Friendly Community initiative for Central Iowa with Age Friendly board members Dr. Yogesh Shah, associate dean for Global Health at Des Moines University and Kent Sovern, AARP Iowa State Director.
Dr. Yogesh Shah and Kent Sovern on Des Moines as Age Friendly City Read More
One of the ways Des Moines area residents kick off Black History Month is with the hugely popular African-American festival I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa. The first year for this event was 1999 with 1,000 people in attendance.
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One day as my focus faded from studying, I thought about how much I had been sitting that day, and how many hours I spend sitting every day. After logging in eight hours of sleep (if I am lucky), I
An ounce of prevention: sitting is the silent killer Read More
Did you ever wonder how people stay healthy into old age? Or how you can establish good nutrition habits? This year’s Mini Medical School at Des Moines University will answer these questions and more! Beginning February 7, DMU will show
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For a truly effective work-out, I think music is as important as a full water bottle and a good pair of tennis shoes. Music does more than take one’s mind off one’s burning muscles, though: Neuroscientist Robert Zatorre recently told
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After the holiday season many people resolve to lose a little of that extra weight that was gained by eating one too many cookies. Are you one of those people? Well, then DMU has got the program for you –
Know of any high-school students in the area who want to learn more about careers in health care? DMU has a great resource for them called the Exploring Post. This year they have more than 50 members from 12 area
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As an institution that emphasizes high-quality health care education, health care services, preventive medicine and healthy lifestyles, Des Moines University demonstrates its values with its platinum-ranked wellness program. Did you know that DMU is the only college or university to
