Spring has spring and summer is almost here. That means, more ticks are coming out too. One thing you can do to avoid tick bites is using the right tick repellent. Dr. David Claborn, master of public health program director at Missouri State University, shares with Women’s Health why natural products may not be the best choice. … [Read more...] about Avoiding tick bites
Intermittent fasting or IF is a weight-loss plan where you restrict when, or how much, you eat instead of what you eat. There are different types of IF. They either involve limiting the time you eat to a certain window every day, or drastically restricting your caloric intake on certain days of the week. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor … [Read more...] about What type of intermittent fasting is beneficial for you?
The California floater mussel, a native freshwater mussel, is on its way to extinction. But Dr. Chris Barnhart, distinguished professor of biology at Missouri State University, is working with ecologist Jonathan Young and a team of others, to reintroduce the California floater mussel to Mountain Lake, — a tiny 2,000-year-old natural lake located on the southern edges of San … [Read more...] about Reintroducing the California floater mussel
As there have been meat shortages due to COVID-19, some people are getting their protein intake from plant-based sources, such as beans, Impossible Burgers and tofu. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, highlights the benefits of chickpeas on HuffPost. … [Read more...] about How much protein can you get from plant-based sources?
At the end of your career, how will you define success? Missouri State University faculty and staff members who made an impact on students and campus life are honored with induction to the Wall of Fame each year. Six honored for contributions to campus The Board of Governors voted today (May 14) to induct six more individuals. The 2020 inductees include Dr. Michael Carlie, … [Read more...] about 2020 Wall of Fame honors six