Does everyone need an annual physical? Like most things in life, there is an argument for both sides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start. […]
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This article was co-authored by Des Moines University students Morgan Alwell, D.O.’23, Grace Gavin, D.O.’23, and Charis Kasler, D.O.’23. What does good mental health look like? There are an endless number of answers, of course, but we’ll begin by discussing
Potty-training is fun, said no one ever. Arguably some of the most frustrating and expensive parts of raising a child stem from the potty-training process. The trick to potty-training is waiting on the readiness of the child, and it’s important,
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Knowing a few words in a language and learning about someone’s culture can go a long way toward connecting with people. The Department of Global Health collaborated with the Global Health Student Club and CultureALL, a non-profit organization that provides
It has been a month since my most recent medical trip to Haiti, and I’m already counting down the days until and preparing for the next trip. This was my third trip to Haiti as a provider, but every trip
Bonjou nan Ayiti! // Hello from Haiti! Read More
Maintain a healthy brain and help prevent cognitive impairment and dementia. Healthy choices play a vital role in the overall well-being of our bodies and minds. What we eat and drink, how often we exercise, the ways we socialize and
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When patients are discharged from the hospital with a variety of medication changes, this can lead to confusion – and that has the potential to negatively affect their health and increase the likelihood of their ending up back in the
DMU-Drake partnership lands grant Read More