K-State Research and Extension - Health and Wellness

Food Pro Offers Tips to Save on Groceries

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

While some express concern about rising food prices, others are unaware of how much they spend on food.

K-State Research and Extension Names Summer Interns

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

K-State Research and Extension has named 13 students as 2013 summer interns. The interns will assist extension professionals in planning and implementing educational programs for Kansas residents.

New Resources Available for Traumatic Brain Injury Survivors, Families

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn’t visible, like a broken leg or the loss of a limb. Yet the effects of such an injury can impact physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral functions and bring life and lifestyle changes for the survivor and his or her family.

Community Garden Grant Program Expanded

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:00:00 GMT

While some might caution, “you can’t have too much of a good thing,” the Kansas Health Foundation is choosing to infuse nearly $50,000 additional dollars to fund a bumper crop of exceptional Kansas Community Garden Grant applications.

SHOPPING AND PRICE LISTS...

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

On last week’s Sound Living, K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Mary Meck Higgins discussed how preparing more meals at home reduce food costs. This week, she covers two more strategies for cutting food costs at the grocery store: making and using a shopping list and making a price list of commonly bought food items.

TBIoptions: PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The brain is a highly complex organ that controls all aspects of the human body and personality. Walking, talking, breathing and the way a person acts, feels and thinks are all directed by the brain. K-State Research and Extension specialist on aging Deb Sellers discusses how the new Extension program, TBIoptions: Promoting Knowledge, helps raise community awareness of traumatic brain injury.

LIFESTYLE CHANGES IMPROVE HEALTH...

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Just two-and-a-half hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week can provide substantial health benefits that may delay or prevent chronic disease. Walk Kansas, which begins March 17th and continues through May 11th, is a K-State Research and Extension health initiative that encourages six-member teams to work toward basic goals for increasing their physical activity and eating better. On today’s Sound Living: the benefits of making positive lifestyle changes.

Poor Bone Health

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Poor bone health is common and costly.

Bone Fractures

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Caring for bone fractures due to osteoporosis costs America $18 billion yearly.