Health

Missouri Life’s longtime columnist, Lorry Myers, is facing the heartbreaking reality that her mother, Bette, is not coming home (not yet). Her columns range from gut-busting funny to heart wrenching. One thing they are for sure, is real.

Some Missouri students are enjoying hands-on lessons in sustainability through a program called Missouri Green Schools. Children are excited to learn about composting, recycling, gardening, and other activities that have healthy benefits.

Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day have both passed. But there’s still a wonderful way to spend the day with your gal pals tomorrow. You can attend a Women’s Show “chick”-full of shopping, fashion, food, health, beauty, fun, and surprises!

Missouri is known for its insistence on visible, tangible proof. And one area where you can see results is in the promising research being conducted at four Missouri medical schools: University of Missouri-Columbia (MU), Washington University (Wash U), Saint Louis University (SLU) and University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

The farm steward of Prairie Birthday Farm at Kearney wants you to get your hands dirty.

Did you know some of the most commonly reported weight loss and fitness tips don’t hold up against scientific research?

Patrick Weston has overcome long odds to survive, live, and thrive throughout his life. This is his story.