May 25, 2020

As we head into the third month of staying-at-home or working-from-home because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the healthy lifestyle changes that have been made are now becoming a habit. K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Sandy Procter says there are a number of positive health and nutrition changes...

Mar 2, 2020

Spring arrives March 19th, and with it comes an increased risk for severe weather, including thunderstorms, lightning, flash floods and tornadoes. In addition to causing widespread damage, these severe weather events can result in fatalities. Kansas State University climatologist Mary Knapp (nap) says the best...

Feb 24, 2020

Walk Kansas, an 8-week K-State Research and Extension health initiative that encourages people to make healthy lifestyle changes, begins March 15th. This year’s Walk Kansas is taking a “big picture” approach to healthy living. K-State Research and Extension northeast area family and consumer sciences...

Feb 17, 2020

Eating like those who live in the Mediterranean region has been shown to promote health and decrease risk of many chronic diseases. K-State Research and Extension family and consumer sciences agents recently learned more about the diet and its benefits from Dr. Carolyn Dunn, William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor...

Feb 3, 2020

Walk Kansas, a K-State Research and Extension health initiative that encourages people to be more physically active, begins March 15th. Each six-member team picks one of three challenges to complete during the eight-week challenge. In addition to being physically active, team members also receive newsletters and...