The check may not be in the mail for people who don’t file a tax return or who owe back taxes
More than 130 million American households will begin receiving tax rebate checks between May and July. If people want to…
For National Nutrition Month® Focus on the Facts
March is National Nutrition Month®, a time to think about the importance of making wise nutrition and physical activity decisions…
Choose Lean Ground Beef for Better Health
While shopping at the grocery store, it is easy to spend a long time at the meat counter trying to…
Elderly are at Risk for Vitamin B-12 Deficiency
Up to 30% of the population over 50 years of age is at risk for developing a vitamin B-12 deficiency…
Vitamin D – The Sunshine Vitamin
Known as the “sunshine vitamin,” vitamin D is made when the skin is exposed to the sun. But exposure may…
Walk Yourself to Good Health
Good health includes not only healthy eating, but also healthy exercise. In fact, you can walk yourself to good health…
Begin spring on an active foot
How often are you physically active? According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 25% of Americans were not active last…
Increasing Number of Missourians Going Hungry, Study Finds–MU Research Team Releases First Missouri Hunger Atlas
More than $1.1 billion a year is spent on public programs in Missouri, yet a new University of Missouri study…
Beta-carotene
Fall is upon us with many colorful fruits and vegetables in season during this time of year. The many different…
Ten Healthy Fall Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are easier to come by in the summer months, but are more limited in the fall and…
Smart food choices to make everyday
The basis for a healthy eating plan should be fruits and vegetables; whole grains; low-fat or fat free milk products;…
Higher priced Compact Fluorescent light bulbs pay for themselves in the end
Consumers may feel sticker shock when paying $4 to replace that burnt out 50-cent incandescent light bulb, but that pricey…
The Switch from Analog TV to Digital TV
After February 17, 2009, full-power television stations will broadcast in digital only. The switch from analog to digital broadcast television…
Will the AMT delay your refund?
Some early filers may have to wait a few extra weeks for their refunds. The delay is due to the…
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Is it safe to drink from plastic water bottles?
Plastic and the “bottle” shape it takes is a very hot topic in the green world these days. One concern…
Safety at home should be a part of your family’s holiday plans
Each year holiday decorations and Christmas trees account for almost 2,000 fires and cause more than $41 million dollars in…
Give extra care to newly purchased holiday houseplants
When bringing home newly purchased houseplants to brighten the holidays, be sure to follow a few simple steps to keep…
The Facts About Soy
Eating soy products in place of foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol, can be part of a low-fat and…
Vitamin C Doesn't Prevent Colds
It’s that time of year when people start developing symptoms of a cold. The research shows that you can just…
Food Dating Helps Assure Quality
You can’t see the food inside many packages you buy at the grocery store making it hard to know if…
Turkey Talk 101
It’s time to purchase and prepare your Thanksgiving turkey. After reading this article, you’ll be armed with all of the…
Venison is a Healthy Choice but Should be Handled with Care
This time of year, venison graces the table in many households. It is a great source of protein that has…
Not so bright turkeys are afraid of a lot more than Thanksgiving ax
Turkeys fear a lot more things than an ax this time of year and you have to be on your…
Food safety tips help keep unwelcome guests from Thanksgiving dinner table
Thanksgiving is a great time to get together for a special dinner, but the last thing you want is any…
Energy Efficiency over the Holidays
There are products available for the homeowner that allow beautiful holiday displays, yet do not require a lot of electricity…
Home Owners Going Under as Predatory Mortgages Show Ugly Side
Many mortgages issued during the housing boom are now going into default leaving homeowners in sticky situations and foreclosures at…
Healthy Halloween Treat Options
Healthy Halloween Treat Options We all know that Halloween is about kids and candy, but you could hand out other…
Passive Solar Design For Missouri Homes Program
Passive solar design refers to the use of the sun’s energy for the heating and cooling of homes. In this…
Photovoltaics + Wind Power = Hybrid Home Energy Systems Program
Advances in technology have produced reliable, home-sized wind and photovoltaic systems. This workshop will summarize how these systems work, their…