June 18, 2013

MU Nursing Faculty Member Receives Two-Year Fellowship

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The Claire M. Fagin Fellows are highly skilled scholars deeply committed to improving health care for aging patients

June 3, 2013

Seniors Who Exercise Regularly Experience Less Physical Decline as They Age, MU Study Finds

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June 3, 2014 COLUMBIA, Mo. –The majority of adults aged 65 and older remains inactive and fails to meet recommended physical activity guidelines, previous research has shown. However, these studies have not represented elders living in retirement communities who may have more access to recreational activities and exercise equipment. Now, researchers at the University of…

Feb. 25, 2013

Dogs Improve Quality of Life for Families with Children with Autism, MU Study Finds

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New social media mapping methods allow MU researchers to analyze posts by families affected by autismFeb. 25, 2013Story Contact(s): Nathan Hurst, 573.882.6217Families who have children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are often faced with significant challenges, such as caregiver burden, sleep deprivation, and psychological distress. Because of these difficulties, ownership of pet and service dogs…

Jan. 29, 2013

Low-income Pregnant Women in Rural Areas Experience High Levels of Stress; Mothers’ and Babies’ Health at Risk, MU Researcher Says

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Jan. 29, 2013Story Contact(s): Jesslyn ChewCOLUMBIA, Mo. – Stress during pregnancy puts mothers’ and their babies’ health at risk, previous research has shown. Now, a University of Missouri study indicates low-income pregnant women in rural areas experience high levels of stress yet lack appropriate means to manage their emotional and physical well-being. Health providers should…