Coronary heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States and it’s largely preventable. February is “American Heart Month” and February 6 is national “wear red day” – efforts by the American Heart Association to raise awareness […]
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Take steps to prevent diabetic foot problems In addition to blood sugar and insulin levels, diabetics need to monitor the health of their legs and feet. “Three major problems for diabetics are infection, ulceration (open sores or cuts) and peripheral
Percolator or drip? Decaf or regular? Flavored or plain? Milk or cream? Sugar? There are so many questions coffee drinkers answer. But there may be issues more critical than whether to add whip cream. Coffee has been around for centuries
Don’t let a heavy load weigh your child down. Improper backpack fit may lead to backpack, muscle aches, poor posture You know your kids need pencils, paper, calculators and rulers for school. One more thing you may not even know
Hockey? In Des Moines? To that I say: as a matter of fact, yes!?? I’ve been a lifelong hockey fan. To me, there’s no other sport like it – it’s such a fast-paced sport, the game can change faster
Score! Fun night out for cheap! Read More
by Barb Boose, editor of DMU Magazine Some people enjoy winter, some hate it and others simply tolerate it. But on a recent frigid Friday night in Des Moines, a unique group not only enjoyed it, they literally leapt into
A breathtaking experience Read More
My family doctor is a DMU alum (D.O. class of 1990) and has been taking quite good care of my family for over 10 years. Just recently, she referred us to a local ENT to discuss tubes – the rite
I have a professor this semester whose choice interjection is, “Make sense?” He says this phrase at least 20 times during an hour class period. I find his choice of words extremely comical given the fact that he’ll rarely wait
(Des Moines, IA) – You are invited to attend a free event at Des Moines University on Monday, February 16 about the issues and needs of transgender individuals. Dr. Christine McGinn of Pennsylvania will be speaking about her own personal
Learn about issues, health concerns of transgender individuals Read More
I am going to El Salvador for a medical service trip with 13 other DMU students and oodles of supporting faculty and community members. This is DMU’s second time going to El Salvador. Last year, they served about 2500 people
What are you doing for spring break? Read More