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A $431,000 grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences will go to fund contraceptive services and reproductive health education for women in rural parts of the state.
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On today's show, how a modest piece of solar-powered equipment brought together a small community following the May tornadoes in Benton County. Also, examining why the teen birth rate is so much higher in Arkansas. Plus, the many ways to think about privacy.
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A day on the lake is a classic summer activity in Arkansas. With so many public-use lakes across the state, there are countless opportunities for fun. But natural bodies of water can be dangerous if people don’t take the correct precautions. Lifejackets might be the first thing that comes to your mind regarding lake safety, but as Ozarks at Large’s Jack Travis reports, swimmers in any natural body of water should remain aware of microbial threats as well.
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On today's show, we learn how staying safe in public waters means more than just wearing a life jacket. Also, the democratic process begins early to prepare for the November election. Plus, an Arkansas naval history recounted with archives from the David and Barbara Pryor Center for Arkansas Oral and Visual History.
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The Alzheimer's Association estimates there are 60,000 Arkansans living with dementia and more than 155,000 people in the state providing care for those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Jill Thompson, the program director for the Alzheimer’s Association, spoke with Ozarks at Large's Kyle Kellams about a free, virtual series of classes to help caregivers with resources and techniques.
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On today's show, a new leader for the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences’ Northwest Region. Also, we hear from an organization helping Arkansans who are providing care for loved ones with dementia. Plus, Oklahoma Humanities is helping us find new perspectives.
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As we continue our Balance series, we learn about proper hydration in all settings of these hot summer months.
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On today's show, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch is adding another sport to its activities list. Also, this week’s archives from the Pryor Center focus on publishing icon Helen Gurley Brown. Plus, Two Friends Books and Markham & Fitz Chocolate in Bentonville join forces.
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The American Heart Association is teaming up with local partners, funders and DoorDash in an effort to deliver healthy food to people who live in food deserts and don’t have access to transportation. Brady Lacy, the American Heart Association's community impact director, discusses the “Food as Medicine” initiative that began this spring.
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Ozarks at Large's host, Kyle Kellams, sits down with Jamie Baum, an associate professor in the University of Arkansas’ Department of Food Science who directs the Center for Human Nutrition, and Erin Howie, an associate professor in exercise science in the UofA Department of Human Health, Performance, and Recreation. In this episode, they discuss intermittent fasting, a popular dietary trend.