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…
MU Extension expert recommends replacing older smoke detectors
Even if you regularly check the batteries and test your home smoke alarm, you may not be alerted if a…
Ways to Boost Your Brain Power & Prevent Dementia
Every seven seconds someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with dementia, a statistic that strikes fear in all of us…
Plant Pigments can be Cancer Fighters
Health and medical professionals have long been touting the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables for health. That is because…
Match Margarine to Use
There are so many different types of margarine on the market, how do you know which to purchase for spreading,…
Keeping Your Memory Sharp
Research has been growing in the areas of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in the last 10 to 15 years. Here…
Getting Kids in the Kitchen
Kids are much more likely to eat something that they’ve prepared as opposed to something that is put in front…
First-of-its-Kind Grant Given To Develop Food Safety Training for Hispanic Employees in Food Service
University of Missouri researchers have been awarded a first-of-its-kind grant to design and produce a food safety training program specifically…
Cook Once, Eat Twice
Life can be so hectic. Wouldn’t it be nice to have good home-cooked meals ready to eat with little effort?…
Tips to Help Children in a World that is Critical of Body Size
Help your children feel good about themselves, gain positive experiences with healthy food, learn how to deal with teasing… Original…
When You Scream for Ice Cream, Make it Low-fat
Summer is the perfect time to cool yourself with a refreshing bowl of ice cream. Ice cream is cold and…
Medication is not the only option for treating arthritis
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint that causes pain, stiffness and swelling. The disease, which affects one in five…
Flexibility and Stretching
The most overlooked component of an exercise or fitness routine is flexibility and stretching. Most individuals concentrate on aerobic activities…
High Blood Pressure
According to estimates, nearly 1 in 3 Americans have high blood pressure, with nearly one-third of them not even knowing…
Healthy Salads
Salads offer a lower fat and lower calorie meal for those looking for a lighter lunch or dinner. Salad bars…
alli, New Weight Loss Drug Won’t Let You Cheat!
The advertising is all over TV and radio. Most women’s magazines have center spread ads. It’s even being pushed through…
Keep Foods Safe While Traveling
Many families plan vacations during the summer months. Whether traveling by car, bus, train, or airplane, most trips involve more…
College Students Using Student Loans to Bail Out of Credit Card Debt
College students are using student loans to bail out of credit card debt, leading to poor real-world money management skills…
Vitamin D Does More Than Help Utilize Calcium
Most adults know that vitamin D is added to milk to help absorb and utilize calcium. What many people do…
ADHD in the Family
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a growing concern for families in the United States. Studies show that between…
Parents Should Consider Safety for Back to School
Before the kids head back to school after their summer breaks, parents should do some homework of their own to…