Since childhood, peanut butter has been a staple food for many of us. It’s creamy, tasty and nutritious. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with The List one key benefit of eating peanut butter – you may reduce your risk of developing diabetes. … [Read more...] about What happens to your body when you eat peanut butter daily?
If you’re intrigued by the way atoms combine into molecules or fascinated by the diversity of elements on the periodic table, a chemistry degree may be right for you. Dr. Bryan Breyfogle, head of the department of chemistry at Missouri State University, explains to U.S. News Education what chemistry is about and what types of employers typically hire chemistry … [Read more...] about What can you do with a chemistry degree?
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