What do 26 percent of homeless adults, 20 percent of state prisoners, 70 percent of youth in juvenile justice systems and one in four American adults have in common? They all are affected by mental illness. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), […]
Learn about mental illnesses this Thursday Read More
While demand is rising for many types of health care professionals, some of the hottest demand anticipated in coming years is for physician assistants (PAs). For a recent article posted on HealthLeaders Media, reporter John Commins talked with a number
A profession in demand: physician assistant Read More
Active lifestyles, particularly those that include extreme sports, come with their risks. Just ask Russian freestyle skier Maria Komissarova, who recently reported she is paralyzed from the waist down after breaking her back in a training crash at the Winter
Don’t just sit there – it could disable you Read More
Breathing is so cool. Just think about it. Breathing is the one function our bodies must accomplish automatically to survive, but we can stop if we want! We can hold our breath until we become blue in the face and
Breathing is so cool Read More
This past weekend I caught an episode of the fascinating, delightful “Radio Lab,” WNYC’s Peabody Award-winning program that, according to its website, “examines big questions in science, philosophy and the human experience through compelling storytelling.” This episode was about various
How do you want to die? Read More
Is your stress stressing you out? Do you ever feel like you have too much to do and not enough time? Although it is only a few weeks into the spring semester, it seems like classwork, friends, family and work
If you have the pleasure of meeting DMU osteopathic medical student Libby Abbas, you will know immediately she’s exactly what you’d want in a health care provider. Friendly, compassionate and focused on enhancing her health care skills, this California native-turned-Iowa-farm-kid
DMU seeks to serve rural health care needs Read More
“My feet are freezing!” This has been a frequent refrain this winter, as we have been blessed with Arctic-like wind chills in central Iowa. Being outside for just a few minutes can cause your toes to feel numb. What can
Keep your toes and feet toasty in the winter cold Read More
Did you get a flu shot this winter? If not, you should, and it isn’t too late to realize the benefits. According to state health officials and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Iowa is one of just a few
It’s not too late to get the flu – or a shot Read More
Des Moines University is hosting the fourth annual Mission: Active health fair, a free event for kids, on Saturday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Olsen Center, 3200 Grand Avenue. Mission: Active has more than 20
DMU kids health fair promotes physical activity to fight obesity Read More