I’m not a doctor. I don’t even play 1 on TV. My degrees are solely in the communication arts. It is possible that I am the lowest qualified person AT DMU to answer a health question. And yet sometimes I […]
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October 6-12 is National Physician Assistant Week. Physician Assistants are a vital part of our health care system. Remember to thank them for what they do both this week and in the future. As part of PA Week, DMU PA
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Des Moines University is serious about community service. We do SO many projects every year it’s hard to keep track of them. So when United Way of Central Iowa had a contest for videos describing how an organization “Lives United,”
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Gluten-free diets: a fad or serious health condition? Gluten-free. It’s a term most people have heard but don’t fully understand. Some think it’s just the newest craze in diets or food marketing. Not so! Gluten is a protein in grass-type
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Triathlon prep – bike, run, swim faster with careful preparation, training As many prepare to run, swim and ride in Des Moines’ Hy-Vee Triathlon (annual summer event), there are a few things to keep in mind while getting in shape.
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Reviewed June 23, 2021 by Ashley Dikis, D.P.M., AACFAS, Clinical Department Chair, Foot and Ankle Clinic Summer may be a time to feel ‘footloose and fancy-free’ but it is not the time to forget about your feet. Follow these tips
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Slather on sunscreen or your skin will suffer More than 1,500 people die every day from cancer. The second leading cause of death in the United States, cancer affects all ages and all races. And every time you forget to
Physical therapy might be best pain treatment for patients with heart disease DMU physical therapy professor responds to American Heart’s recommendations The first line of defense against pain and injury may no longer be a pill – especially if you
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Is it the flu or just a cold: How to tell, what to do It’s that season when sniffles, fevers, aches and pains may get you down. To recover as quickly as possible and prevent serious complications, it’s important to
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Herbal treatments could interfere with your prescription meds Because the use of herbal treatments is at an all-time high – 33% of adults in the United States use one or more herbal health treatments – it is important to recognize