Women’s Health

Mental health is an important subject for all ages, and one local resource is waiting to help. From 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Daniel Boone Regional Library, parents are welcome to bring children who are enrolled in fifth to eighth…

People in Columbia are coming together this weekend to provide support, education and awareness about those who are suffering or have suffered a miscarriage, an ectopic pregnancy, a stillbirth or the loss of an infant. At 1 p.m. Sunday,…

This week, anyone is welcome to join instructor Rebecca Maier for a Zumba class at the Activity & Recreation Center. From 8-9 a.m. Thursday, head to the ARC for a judgment-free, fun workout with the Columbia Zumba community. Maier…

Photos by L.G. Patterson With the colder season approaching, it is the perfect time to stock your medicine cabinet with all the supplies needed for holistic cold and flu remedies. It’s also just as important to incorporate immune-boosting…

The Wellness Way Columbia is hosting a free online and in-person discussion on hormones Tuesday. This event, set for 6 p.m. at 2401 Bernadette Drive, is meant to help those who struggle with unbalanced hormones. This can lead to weight…

Innate Health and Wellness has partnered with Raw Roots Turmeric for a tasting at the end of this month. From 6-7 p.m. Sept. 28, people are welcome to enjoy some of the turmeric products from Raw Roots, including lemonade, cooking pastes…

After turning to online life like the rest of the world, Tiger Tot Mommies has returned in-person for the first time in two years. The classes, which meet every third Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at MU Health Care's South Providence Medical…

As I reflect on my nursing career of more than 37 years, I’m honored to have worked alongside so many remarkable women. They have influenced the directions I have taken as a nurse, my drive to give my all in the things I define as…

Anyone interested in a chance to learn about healthy cooking is welcome to attend Truman VA Healthy Teaching Kitchen’s monthly cooking class near the end of August. From11 a.m. to noon Aug. 22, people can attend the cooking class either…

Break out your mat for a fun yoga session that includes puppies! The Atrium on Tenth is hosting a Puppy Yoga session on June 26. Starting at 10 a.m., participants will begin a guided yoga session complete with puppies, complimentary…

As a Black woman, educator, mother and employee of a mental health organization, I understand the importance of doing the hard work to bring about action related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Part of my work includes sharing what I…

A friend of mine took an herbal supplement known to be good for digestion and was excited to see improvement in her constipation symptoms within one week. She purchased several bottles, never missed a daily dose, and recommended the herb to…

Get connected with your body and the outdoors with the Full Moon Yoga Flow & Art Party set for Monday. The event will be held at Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina, which is co-hosting the all-levels yoga class with…

Get connected to a variety of local health and wellness resources at the Spring Into Health Fair on Saturday. The free event, which is set for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, is being hosted by Achieve Balance Chiropractic at the business' new…

Becoming a mother has been one of the most amazing, humbling and life-changing experiences I could have imagined. My journey toward motherhood was not the easiest of paths, so when I found out I was pregnant, it almost seemed too good to be…

As a wife, mother and full-time working professional in behavioral health, getting lost in a great book is one of my favorite ways to unwind after a long day. While fiction is often my preferred genre for before-bed reading, I also look to…

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Safe Families For Children of Mid-Missouri is always looking for donations, as well as volunteers. Learn more here. According to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children's Division, its…

The CoMo Wellness Conference returns for its fifth year on April 23 at Cooper’s Ridge event venue. Speakers will cover a variety of health-related topics, including the benefits of chiropractic care, dealing with COVID-19 and more. Starting…

This event from the MU Concert Series at Jesse Hall on April 19 at 7 p.m. is sure to tickle your funny bone and possibly take you on a trip down memory lane. The Queen’s Cartoonists play music from classic cartoons and contemporary…

Worrying about funding college can be stressful and overwhelming. Think a scholarship is out of the question if you or your college-bound kid aren't a star academic or athlete? Not so fast. This Prosper U class from Central Bank of Boone…