Thankful
There is much to be thankful for during this time of year, but your health ranks up there pretty high on the list. As we celebrate the nation’s 10th annual Family Health History Day this Thanksgiving, the Surgeon General, Boris […]
Cooking something good (for you) in the wellness kitchen
On a typical Thursday evening, the DMU Wellness Center kitchen hums with activity and radiates delicious aromas. It sounds like a dinner party among friends, which in a way it is, but the main purpose of “Nutritional Survival 101” is
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Trick or treat
It can be quite hard to pass up that Snickers bar that your child won’t miss after hauling in all sorts of goodies during Begger’s Night. But according to Health magazine, there are a few Halloween candies that aren’t horrible
Health care leaders to hold ‘A Healthy Discussion’ at DMU
Des Moines University and the Partnership for Better Health are again hosting a series of forums tackling critical health topics. The series, titled “A Healthy Discussion,” returns to discuss the implementation of the Affordable Care Act in Iowa. Iowa’s health
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Be flu-free this year
It’s that time of year to enjoy the changing fall colors, carve pumpkins, go to football games and get shot – the flu shot, that is. Influenza is a highly contagious viral infection that affects mainly the nose, throat, chest
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Are we losing the battle against super-bugs?
In the antibiotic-armed battle against harmful bacteria, the bad news is that the bacteria may be winning. This week the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report that antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a growing and extremely dangerous problem.
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National Yoga Month
September is the official National Yoga Month (a national observance designated by the Department of Health & Human Services) designed to educate about the health benefits of yoga and to inspire a healthy lifestyle. Take advantage of these local events
Free school physicals, health services for K-12 students at annual health fair
Des Moines University, the Polk County Health Department and other local agencies are partnering to provide free school physicals and a variety of other health services on Saturday, July 27, at East High School, 815 East 13th Street, Des Moines.
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Kari Smith becomes first Iowa physical therapist board certified in biofeedback
Kari Smith, D.P.T., ATC, BCB-PMD, received board certification in pelvic muscle dysfunction biofeedback by the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance (BCIA). She becomes the only physical therapist in Iowa certified as a provider of biofeedback services. Smith is an assistant professor
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