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Mar 17, 2025

A variety of factors have combined to elevate grocery prices. Data from the USDA shows that a family of four can expect to spend anywhere from $567 to $1,296 per month on groceries – or about $130 to $300 per week. The recommendation is to spend no more than 15% of your take-home pay on food and groceries. So, what...


Mar 10, 2025

March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme – Food Connects Us – focuses on the role food plays in bringing people together, helping to establish family traditions and the emotional connection certain foods can provide. K-State Research and Extension nutrition and wellness educator, Priscilla Brenes,...


Mar 3, 2025

Now in its 25th year, K-State Research and Extension’s Walk Kansas program continues to help thousands of participants meet or exceed the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommendations. This year’s event runs from March 30th to May 24th. Registration starts on March 4th. Walk Kansas state leader and...


Feb 24, 2025

A Kansas State University child development specialist says children benefit both physically and mentally from spending time outdoors with parents and other children. Bradford Wiles says children learn through play and that being outdoors, in nature, offers children the opportunity to play and learn in a variety of fun...


Feb 17, 2025

February is National Heart Month. This year’s theme is “Know Your Numbers, Own Your Heart” which emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing key cardiovascular risk factors, such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels. Cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is the leading cause of...