Jul 29, 2019

If you routinely grill once or twice a week, experts suggest taking some small steps to lower exposure to compounds that are tied to cancer. These compounds get generated when food especially meat, is cooked – often overcooked or charred – on a grill. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter...

Jul 22, 2019

The most common form of elder abuse in Kansas is financial abuse – and it’s often carried out through a variety of scams. These scams, which often seem legitimate, can be financially devastating. Unfortunately, determining the legitimacy of something can be challenging because scam artists will work tirelessly to...

Jul 15, 2019

As we get older, we may face health conditions that need to be treated on a regular basis. As a result, we need to play an active role in our health care management. According to K-State Research and Extension adult development and aging specialist Erin Yelland, older adults need to understand why they’re taking a...

Jul 8, 2019

Research has identified a set of factors that can help children achieve positive outcomes in the face of significant adversity. Kansas State University assistant professor and Extension child development specialist Bradford Wiles says that when communities and families strengthen these factors they optimize...

Jul 1, 2019

Just as learning doesn’t end when students go on summer break, neither does the need for good nutrition. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program works with communities to provide free, nutritious meals and snacks when school is out. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy...