In our busy and hurried lives, it can often be difficult to take the time to enjoy and focus on the food we’re eating. But slowing down and becoming more aware of our food helps us to have healthier eating behaviors. In light of National Nutrition Month, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Jaime Gnau talks about mindful eating and its benefits. She’s also clinical assistant … [Read more...] about Being mindful while eating
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Jaime Gnau. In a world of diet trends and conflicting nutrition information, it can feel like you are bombarded by tons of “solutions” for health improvement every day. The truth is there is no one size fits all approach when it comes to personal nutrition. Jaime Gnau, clinical assistant professor in the public health and sports medicine … [Read more...] about Navigating nutrition facts and fads
Thin. Corseted. Short. Heroin chic. Rubenesque. Healthy. What society considers beautiful in women is ever changing. But no matter the style, one thing remains the same — women are never content with their bodies. Body image has been at the forefront for women for as long as women have been alive, but in a world of Photoshop, and the increasing use of AI images, the landscape … [Read more...] about Women and body image: A match made in frustration
Thanks to a $377,000 grant from the state’s Nursing Education Incentive Program, Missouri State University can expand its nursing program. Dr. Kathryn Patterson, director of MSU’s School of Nursing, spearheaded the effort to secure the grant. “This award is an honor and I’m ecstatic we were selected for this,” said Patterson. “The goal is to increase the number of … [Read more...] about MSU School of Nursing awarded large grant
With the new year comes resolutions. One of the most popular ones revolves around fitness and a healthy lifestyle. The challenge for most people, however, is sticking to them long term. Allison Kramer, a Missouri State University exercise and movement science alumna and former personal trainer at the Foster Recreation Center, talks about how to be successful in keeping your … [Read more...] about How to keep the New Year’s health and fitness resolutions you make