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Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025

National/International

7 Unconventional Habits Longevity Experts Swear By
11/18/25 Yahoo! News
When talking about how to improve longevity, we often think of well-known healthy habits like staying physically active, eating a balanced diet that includes lots of whole foods, and managing stress levels. Before we dive in, it’s important to note that increasing longevity isn’t just about adding years to our lives. It’s about improving the quality of those extra years. That’s where the conversation about lifespan vs. health span comes in. Health span is sometimes defined as years spent “free from chronic disease” — a definition that Erin Martinez, a Kansas State University associate professor who specializes in healthy aging and adult development, takes issue with.

The 8 best dog beds of 2025, tested and reviewed
11/17/25 Business Insider
The best dog beds provide pups with a comfortable, secure space to rest, but selecting the perfect one they'll want to snuggle in can be challenging. Memory foam, typically made of polyurethane, absorbs shock and conforms to the body to relieve pressure on joints. Dr. Oscar Chavez Zamora, a veterinarian and assistant clinical professor of small animal orthopedic and soft tissue surgery at the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, says that hard surfaces can put excessive pressure on tissues and compress blood vessels, potentially causing or worsening inflammation. He says an orthopedic bed can help reduce this inflammation by molding to a dog's body rather than forcing the body to adjust to the bed.

K-State To Host Ag Profitability Conferences Across The State
11/17/25 Farms.com
Kansas State University is hosting a series of Agricultural Profitability Conferences across the state, beginning in December and continuing through early February. Organized by K-State’s Department of Agricultural Economics, the conferences will offer insights into economic trends, farm policy, land values and strategies to maintain profitability during difficult times.

State/Regional

Winterizing roses and strawberries
11/17/25 High Plains Journal
November’s temperatures in much of Kansas have proven to be unseasonably warm, but rest assured, the colder days of winter are not far away. For gardeners, that means giving attention to garden plants in order to protect them from the inevitable freeze. Kansas State University horticulture expert Cynthia Domenghini shared tips for protecting two popular plants – roses and strawberries.