Sep 28, 2020

With leaves just beginning to fall from the trees, it may seem a little early to be talking about preparing for winter. However, there are several things we can do now to make sure our house and vehicle are ready for the cold, snow and ice arrive. Kansas State University climatologist Mary Knapp has a list of things we...

Sep 21, 2020

There’s no question that COVID-19 poses a serious health risk for those who test positive for the virus. However, we’re starting to see evidence that its health impact extends beyond the virus itself. Research shows that social isolation – especially among older adults and teenagers – is causing an increased...

Sep 14, 2020

As we get older, we may face more health conditions that require regular treatment and medication. As a result, we need to be playing an active role in our health care management. K-State Research and Extension adult development and aging specialist Erin Yelland says it’s important for older adults to...

Sep 7, 2020

September is Food Safety Education month. A Kansas State University food safety specialist says using basic, safe food handling practices can reduce opportunities for foodborne illness. Karen Blakeslee, who is also coordinator of the university’s Rapid Response Center, says there are four core principles we need to...

Aug 31, 2020

Children returning to school this fall will be learning in a variety of ways. One learning model is in-person classes with added safety measures, another involves a hybrid schedule where students attend in-person classes a few days a week and have remote classes the rest of the week, and another is strictly remote...