K-State Research and Extension News

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) isn’t visible, like a broken leg or the loss of a limb. Yet the effects of such an injury can impact physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral functions and bring life and lifestyle changes for the survivor and his or her family.
4/9/2013 8:00:00 AM

Community Garden Grant Program Expanded

While some might caution, “you can’t have too much of a good thing,” the Kansas Health Foundation is choosing to infuse nearly $50,000 additional dollars to fund a bumper crop of exceptional Kansas Community Garden Grant applications.

4/1/2013 8:00:00 AM

Food Drive Fills Student’s Room, Efforts to Serve Three Food Pantries

Colby Weishaar, a Nortonville, Kan., 4-H member and seventh grade student, initiated a food drive as his 4-H Citizenship Project. He set a goal – enough donations to cover his bedroom floor – but has gathered more than 2,100 non-perishable food items and $1,000 in donations to benefit three food pantries serving residents in Jefferson County.

3/22/2013 8:00:00 AM

SHOPPING AND PRICE LISTS... Play Audio

On last week’s Sound Living, K-State Research and Extension nutrition specialist Mary Meck Higgins discussed how preparing more meals at home reduce food costs. This week, she covers two more strategies for cutting food costs at the grocery store: making and using a shopping list and making a price list of commonly bought food items.

3/21/2013 7:00:00 PM

TBIoptions: PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE... Play Audio

The brain is a highly complex organ that controls all aspects of the human body and personality. Walking, talking, breathing and the way a person acts, feels and thinks are all directed by the brain. K-State Research and Extension specialist on aging Deb Sellers discusses how the new Extension program, TBIoptions: Promoting Knowledge, helps raise community awareness of traumatic brain injury.

3/7/2013 6:00:00 PM

LIFESTYLE CHANGES IMPROVE HEALTH... Play Audio

Just two-and-a-half hours of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each week can provide substantial health benefits that may delay or prevent chronic disease. Walk Kansas, which begins March 17th and continues through May 11th, is a K-State Research and Extension health initiative that encourages six-member teams to work toward basic goals for increasing their physical activity and eating better. On today’s Sound Living: the benefits of making positive lifestyle changes.

2/27/2013 6:00:00 PM

Poor Bone Health

Poor bone health is common and costly.
1/23/2009 8:00:00 AM

Bone Fractures

Caring for bone fractures due to osteoporosis costs America $18 billion yearly.
1/23/2009 8:00:00 AM