Parents play a key role in helping their child achieve success in school. Dr. Sascha Mowrey, assistant professor in the childhood education and family studies department at Missouri State University, shares with GateHouse Media a few things parents can do to engage their young school-aged children. … [Read more...] about How parents can prepare a child for elementary school success
What species of ticks live in Missouri and in what quantities? Dr. David Claborn, director of the Master of Public Health program at Missouri State University, is trying to answer these questions through his latest tick surveillance project. It’s made possible through a grant from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Claborn highlights his research and shares … [Read more...] about Looking for ticks in Missouri
Many people carry very little cash with them and prefer paying for their purchases with a credit or debit card. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business at Missouri State University, shares with Reader’s Digest a few instances when cash payment is best. … [Read more...] about When should you pay with cash instead of a card?
There are many diet plans you can try today. But it’s tough to stick to one long term and if you don’t, it’s likely you’ll pack on the pounds you lost. Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, shares with Reader’s Digest why people often fail to maintain a diet plan, as well … [Read more...] about Can you maintain diet plans long term?
What is the Paleo diet? What can you eat on this diet plan and does it help with weight loss? Natalie Allen, a registered dietitian and clinical instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University, answers these questions and more on Openfit. … [Read more...] about Breaking down the Paleo diet