Wordless Wednesday: DMU day at the fair
Wordless Wednesday: DMU day at the fair Read More
Our planet is getting old, and I’m not talking about the ground below our feet: According to a 2007 report by the National Institute on Aging, in 2006, almost 500 million people worldwide were 65 and older. By 2030, that
We all have a stake in this storm Read More
Among the bravest people in the world are those who endeavor to reach the top of Mount Everest and those who battle cancer. An event in Des Moines this Thursday, Aug. 18, will feature the amazing stories of both. In
Need inspiration? Here’s just the ticket Read More
It’s that time of year again – time for the greatest state fair around! Of course I am talking about the Iowa State Fair – what else? Today marks the start of the fair and it runs until Sunday, August
Health takes a backseat for most attendees of the Iowa State Fair. With all the delicious treats and over 50 foods on a stick, it is easy to overindulge. Des Moines University (DMU) is reminding fairgoers about their health on
OMM Treatments and Giveaways at DMU Day at the Fair Read More
NPR is running an interesting series, “Living Large: Obesity in America,” that explores what it means to live in a nation where one in three adults is obese. It looks at how the obesity epidemic is changing lives in our
The No. 1 poison in our food Read More
Today marks A.T. Still’s 182nd birthday. He is known as the father of osteopathic medicine. Osteopathy is a whole body approach to health that recognizes the integral role in wellbeing played by the musculoskeletal system. We are very proud to
Happy birthday to A.T. Still! Read More
Even though the registration period is over for the race this Saturday, I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to write about this crazy event that will be taking place downtown. Devour Des Moinesis an eating/triathlon event to raise awareness
Des Moines University (DMU) is pleased to announce that Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, donated $10,000 toward the Heartland Global Health Consortium (HGHC) 3rd Annual Global Health Conference. The funds will be directed toward the Annual Global Health Conference. The
Des Moines University receives $10,000 grant from Pioneer Hi-Bred Read More