Turning 50 is hard for some, but it was even more thought-provoking for Brian Hart because of the gift his wife, Julie, gave him: a brand new bicycle. “I wasn’t as appreciative as I probably should have been,” says the […]
RAGBRAI rolls next week Read More
Starting this weekend head to the southeast shore of Gray’s Lake to de-stress from the week for free with Yoga in the Park! Wellness is one of Des Moines University’s five core values, and reflects our commitment to the well-being of
While our DMU campus is buzzing with commencement and the festivities of celebrating the work of our faculty and students, there is another holiday that falls at the end of the month: Memorial Day. And for many families, Memorial Day
Memorial Day: picnic season’s official start Read More
If you read the foodie blogs, or follow the food debates, it doesn’t take long to find someone who doesn’t want you to eat something. Whether their reasons are passionate, personal or evidence–based, the volume and clutter of “don’t eat”
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food Read More
The Spring 2012 issue of the DMU magazine has hit the newsstands and it covers topics that weigh heavy on all of our minds. Enjoy!
Today is day 5 of National Public Health Week 2012! Below, members of DMU’s Master of Public Health Student Club discuss today’s theme: mental and emotional well-being. Why focus on mental and emotional well-being? Many mental health disorders are preventable
Mental and emotional well-being Read More
Today is day 4 of National Public Health Week 2012! Our awesome Master of Public Health Student Club (MPHSC) members have a number of activities in the works – see below – to promote health across communities and population. MPHSC
Reproductive and sexual health Read More
DMU will join the American Heart Association in celebrating National Walking Day! It’s a day to challenge ourselves and our nation to get heart healthy, get fit and fight the number one killer of Americans – Heart Disease. Come together
Make A Difference By Walking Read More