Greene County flu cases are currently at their peak! The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses, and can cause mild to severe illness. Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death. The best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated. The flu vaccine available at Magers Health and Wellness Center covers the … [Read more...] about Free Flu Shots Still Available!
The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer from the people who've lived the longest by Dan Buettner Come join Sarah Bowman, your campus Dietitian/Diabetes Educator, in exploring the interesting story of the Blue Zones together! What can we learn from “the people who’ve lived the longest” and how can we apply some of their healthy habits to our own life? Book … [Read more...] about Blue Zones Book Study
Spotlight on Cannabidiol – Tuesday, October 8th (5:15 – 6:30 PM) Cannabidiol (CBD) has taken the market by storm the past few years; one recent survey suggests that over 55 million adults use CBD for health-related reasons! In this session, you will learn about the history of CBD, its potential benefits for certain conditions, why its use remains … [Read more...] about Spotlight on Cannabidiol
What is Maroon Moves? Are you looking for a way to start moving more? Do you need a little friendly competition to get you motivated? Get ready for Maroon Moves! Maroon Moves is a walking challenge for all full-time Missouri State University employees. Maroon Moves begins October 1st and ends October 31st. Get a group of 4-8 colleagues … [Read more...] about Maroon Moves in October!
Nutrition Talks - Fall 2019 Are you interested in learning about the latest nutrition “hot” topics? If so, you are in luck as we have some excellent Nutrition Talks planned for the Fall 2019 Semester! All Nutrition Talks are presented by registered dietitians and/or faculty members in Biomedical Sciences. Additionally, due to our love of food, a healthy meal will be … [Read more...] about Popular Diets 101