Health & Wellness

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Bridging the Gap

The MU Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Disorders helps support people with autism, families, and the community.

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5 Ways to Keep the Winter Blues at Bay

As temperatures drop, daylight hours get shorter, and the stimulating colors of fall fade to…

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There for a Better Night’s Sleep

We spend nearly one-third of our lives asleep. While we are sleeping, our bodies are…

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Rain or Shine

Around 5 p.m., Todd Thompson begins to run.  Parking by the Scott entrance of the…

A woman stands smiling in front of a booth for the National Diabetes Prevention Program. The booth includes a banner promoting diabetes prevention and a table with informational materials. The setting appears to be a conference or event.

A Desire to Defend

Sabrina Weaver at her Defense against Diabetes booth

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The Art of Fassage

“A fassage is a signature treatment designed to relax and restore the whole body. It includes an integrative massage with a customized facial based on skin concerns and needs.”

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The Nutrition of Comfort Food

How to maintain a healthy mindset towards eating while living at home.

A skincare jar, a spray bottle, and sprigs of lavender and yellow flowers are arranged on a light wooden surface. Green leaves are placed around the objects, creating a natural, calming composition.

Hemp & Health: How to Get Started

In the ever-expanding health and wellness industry, two new products are taking their time in…

A wedge of cheese, a bowl of corn kernels, a wooden spoon with soybeans, and a cluster of eggs are arranged in a row on a white background.

Discovering Your Food Sensitivities

A local doctor explains what to look for and what to do if you think you have food sensitivities.

A stethoscope rests on a clipboard with a health insurance information form. The form includes fields for details like the insured party and policy number. The background is a pale blue.

Chamber Offers Affordable Benefits Plan

Small companies join together to provide employees with health insurance.

A large group of students wearing red shirts and beige pants sit on bleachers in a gymnasium. They hold a banner that reads Safe Sober School Ambassador Program. A wall clock is visible above, showing 6:20.

Making Everyone’s Safety a Priority

A program unique to Missouri aims to protect students from making poor choices.

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Unlocking the Brain

A closer look at how EMDR treatment can desensitize the stress resulting from trauma.