January 2024

New KU Medical Center study aims to curb obesity in rural Kansas

Rural Kansas families with elementary school-aged children who want to live a healthier lifestyle have a free opportunity to do so via a new study led by the University of Kansas Medical Center.Known as iAmHealthy Parents First, the study is the first randomized controlled trial in the world designed to examine the effectiveness of an integrated obesity treatment program for adults and children.

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A Cowboy’s FaithCollecting toy horses brings enjoyment

“Another model horse has been added to the collection started more than 65 years ago.”It was a pleasant surprise receiving a palomino toy horse as a retirement gift from the Extension Board.Many people enjoy collecting a variety of items and spend considerable time and investment continually adding to their assortments.Seemingly salt-and-pepper-shakers collections are one of the most popular with some numbering into the thousands.

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