Over the course of the last year, Missouri State University students have spent time researching a topic of choice in their respective disciplines. Now, it’s time for these students to showcase their successful research work. Missouri State will host three research events April 27-29, 2023, on campus to highlight what the students have done. “My favorite part of these events is … [Read more...] about Shining a spotlight on student research
As Americans continue to deal with inflation, many people are feeling the pinch at the grocery store. Prices for essential food items like eggs, fruits and vegetables, meat and pasta have spiked considerably. With grocery bills getting bigger, is it still possible to eat healthy within budget? While it may be challenging and require more planning, it is possible, according to … [Read more...] about With grocery prices spiking, can folks still eat healthy on a budget?
What is the number one cause of death throughout the world? For more than two decades, the leading killer in the world has been heart disease. Because of that, the month of February has been renamed American Heart Month. “February is a time that allows us to bring awareness to heart health, as people do not always understand the seriousness of it,” said Dr. Stacy Goddard, … [Read more...] about Protecting the beat
Black History Month is a time to stop and pay tribute to the contributions African Americans have made to the United States. One of the ways Missouri State is paying tribute is by uplifting Black voices who are making a difference in their community. Dr. Ashley Payne, assistant professor of psychology at Missouri State University, created a mentorship program for local black … [Read more...] about Black Girl Talks impact community
When it comes to diet and nutrition, there seems to be plenty of myths and misinformation – especially online. For example, don’t eat carbs if you want to lose weight or go on a detox diet to cleanse your body. Trying to figure out what’s true or not can be challenging. Addressing a few of these myths is registered dietitian Natalie Allen. She’s also clinical assistant … [Read more...] about Dietitian debunks some nutrition myths