The National Association for Continence estimates that 25 million American adults suffer from incontinence. Many seniors accept it as a part of growing old, but urinary incontinence is not normal and can be cured. Urinary incontinence comes in two forms:
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If you’ve experienced heel pain, you’re not alone. One in 10 people will have this problem at some point in their lifetime. Plantar heel pain, also known as plantar fasciitis, is a painful foot condition that is usually present close
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Rachel Reimer, Ph.D. has been at the helm of the Master of Public Health program for just over six months, but she’s already shaping the future of the program. One of her first priorities after taking over as M.P.H. chair and
M.P.H. program unveils new mission, vision Read More
If you are like many Americans, the New Year serves as a mental “reset” on the clock. New things are possible, and the better – no – BEST you will be realized in 2015. According to research in the Journal
Do you want to be healthier in 2015? Create implementation intentions! Read More
The one thing I was most worried about before starting at DMU was how my spouse was going to transition to our new life, especially not knowing anyone. This was never even an issue. She soon made friends with other
Name: Kathryn Cardamon, M.P.T. Title: Physical Therapist Clinic: Physical Therapy Clinic Undergraduate School: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Medical School: University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa Additional Degrees/Training: Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist What Attracted Me to Physical Therapy: I
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Des Moines University faculty and students hosted high schoolers from the Health Careers Academy class at Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, for a day of science. Michael Metts, chair of Specialty Medicine, taught the visitors some medical terminology and
DMU hosts high school health careers class Read More
Demonstrating our DMU pride This Honor Roll expresses DMU’s deep gratitude toward the people and organizations that contributed financially during the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2014. These donors help maintain the University as one
2013-2014 Honor Roll of Donors Read More
January is a time for fresh starts, when people everywhere resolve to better themselves in the coming year. Losing weight and getting fit are always go-to resolutions, but joining a gym and going on a diet typically involve drastic lifestyle
Better your health in five minutes or less Read More
Des Moines University in December announced the four students who have been selected to participate in prestigious summer internships as part of its Global Health Pathways of Distinction program. Kelsey Millonig, a second-year podiatric medical student in DMU’s College of
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