A variety of cookies displayed on a white surface. Some have chocolate chips, others are frosted with colorful sprinkles, Oreo crumbs, or a lemon wedge. A red jelly drizzle and caramel lattice adorn some cookies.

February: A Closer Look

Crumbl Cookies In a tucked-away strip on Conley Road, you’ll find Crumbl Cookies, owned and…

A woman with long brown hair wearing a dark gray cropped sweatshirt and tie-dye leggings is standing against a beige background. She is laughing and has one hand on her hip, with a relaxed posture.

In Pursuit of Good Health

Under Armour white men’s tank. From Academy SportsUnder Armour white and gray speckled sweatpants. From…
Woman with long blonde hair sits in a chair, wearing a yellow sweater. She holds a clipboard and pen, appearing thoughtful. The setting is indoors with soft lighting and minimal decor.

Reconnecting with Food

We live in a world where we are constantly being exposed to diet culture, and…

Four beer cans with the label Missouri Loves Company sit on a wooden surface. The design features geometric patterns and icons of hops. The cans state 7.0% alcohol/volume, 1 pint (16 fl. oz.), and mention Missouri craft brewers. Sunlight is in the background.

February: Briefly in the News

Food and Drink Missouri Craft Brewers Guild Releases New Collaborative Beer With the COVID-19 pandemic…

Illustration of healthy foods on a green background, including a salmon fillet, a leafy green, broccoli, an oyster, a bottle of oil, and a bowl of mixed salad with vegetables.

Expert Tips for Healthy Dining Out

Eating at a restaurant is one of life’s great pleasures, and Columbia has a diverse…

A person with short, styled hair and glasses sits smiling on a teal chair. They wear a light gray sweater over a black polka dot shirt with white pants. The background features large windows and a glimpse of an entrance.

5 Ways to Keep the Winter Blues at Bay

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

A home gym with equipment including a rowing machine, stationary bike, bench, kettlebells, medicine ball, and a wooden plyo box. The room has rustic wooden walls and a sliding barn door, with some framed pictures on the wall.

Making Room

In many ways, 2020 was the year of adaptation. As COVID-19 forced many of us…

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Inauguration Party for One

“. . . To support the Constitution of the State of Missouri . . .”…

Veterinarian with a white beard and glasses is examining a dog on an examination table. The dog, wearing a pink collar, looks calm. Muzzles hang on the wall in the background.

Caring for the Furry Members of the Family

Dr. Richard Meadows of the MU College of Veterinary Medicine shares the five things he…

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Forging a Path to Healing

Whether it’s transgenerational, individual, or collective, trauma has impacted all of us.  Trauma manifests itself…

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February: Movers & Shakers

Boone Hospital Board of Trustees The Boone Hospital Board of Trustees has announced the formation…

Troy Greer

PYSK: Troy Greer

Hometown It’s complicated. I’m from a military family and was born in England, but I…