The mission of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE) is to support the efforts of college/university diversity officers to identify and share best practices in diversity initiatives, provide professional development opportunities and influence policies relating to […]
DMU chief diversity officer helps form NADOHE Health Professions Chapter Read More
School sports are a great way for youth to stay fit, build positive character traits and have fun. But as with adults, it’s important that young athletes take the time to warm up properly to reduce the risk of injury.
Young athletes can up their game with a good warm-up Read More
No one wants to take a fall, for many good reasons. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), falls are the second-leading cause of injury deaths for all age groups in the state, and they’re the leading cause
Prevent injuries, expense at “Don’t Fall Fiesta,” Sept. 20 Read More
On a recent Wednesday morning at Des Moines University, second-year osteopathic medical students were putting the finishing touches on finely tuned dishes to serve to their classmates. This was no luncheon or dinner-party prep; rather, the students were completing an
Nutrition course challenges DMU COM students to use food as medicine Read More
Do you suffer from dizziness, vertigo, lightheadedness or imbalance? Is it affecting your quality of life? You may be among the estimated 69 million Americans ages 40 and older who have vestibular disorders, which also can affect people of any
Is a vestibular disorder making your head spin? DMU Physical Therapy Clinic can help Read More
Don’t let poison ivy ruin your summer—learn how to identify, treat and avoid it all year round.
Everything you need to know about poison ivy Read More
From disparities in cancer screenings to the complication dynamics of type 2 diabetes, from genetic factors involved in adult obesity to the effect of an app that allows pregnant mothers to track their babies’ kicks, the finale of the DMU
Mentored Student Research Program fuels discovery, collaboration Read More
Maintain a healthy brain and help prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. Healthy choices play a vital role in the overall well-being of our bodies and minds. What we eat and drink, how often we exercise, the ways we socialize and
Four ways to promote brain health Read More
Royce White, former NBA player and Iowa State University basketball star, will give a presentation on July 11 that will address stigma around help-seeking for men and boys. The event is being co-sponsored by the Des Moines Pastoral Counseling Center
Royce White to address stigma around help-seeking for men and boys, July 11 Read More
Can we change our genes – or at least how they’re utilized in the body – through diet and exercise? When illness or disease strikes or we become unhappy with our appearance, we tend to sigh and say things like:
Epigenetics: taking greater control of your health and wellness Read More