Whether you’re married or dating, keeping the passion burning strong in your relationship takes work and commitment. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationship expert, highlights a few things you can do to keep the spark alive in a romantic relationship on UpJourney. … [Read more...] about How to keep the spark alive in a relationship
To better explore religion’s role in mental health and overall well-being, Missouri State University has created a new interdisciplinary Undergraduate Certificate in Mental Health and Spirituality. This 15-hour program began this fall. It will help students to gain an awareness of the effects of spiritual reflection and practices on mental health and self-understanding. Dr. … [Read more...] about How do religion and beliefs affect mental health?
No one ever said relationships were easy and perfect — there will be good times and bad times. But, if you’re noticing a lot of red flags, it may be time to consider whether or not your relationship is healthy. Dr. Alicia Walker, associate professor of sociology at Missouri State University and an intimate relationship expert, highlights a few signs of an unhappy relationship … [Read more...] about What are some signs of an unhappy relationship?
Department of Art + Design faculty members share their artistic work outside of the classroom for the Biennial Faculty Exhibition. The exhibition is on view October 20–November 11 and will be open for First Friday Art Walk November 4 from 6–9 p.m. The galleries often feature the artwork of students and artists of various professional backgrounds, but it is equally important to … [Read more...] about Biennial Faculty Exhibition at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center
People’s growing preference for sustainable, healthier foods is causing a huge growth in the plant-based food market. In 2021, Bloomberg Intelligence produced a report called “Plant-Based Foods Poised for Explosive Growth.” It valued the plant-based food market at $29.4 billion in 2020 and predicted that number will exceed $162 billion within the next decade. I’m Emily … [Read more...] about Why should you consider a plant-based diet?