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Switch It Up for Better Health
When Anthony Espino was diagnosed with diabetes and high blood pressure, he and his wife, Brittany, knew they needed to lose weight and live healthier. They found their solution through weight-loss surgery
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Women's Health
What you may not know about anemia
Did you know anemia isn’t actually a disease? It’s an abnormal lab result that is often surrounded by misconceptions. Understanding anemia is important, because early diagnosis and proper treatment can restore energy levels and significantly improve overall health.
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Diabetes
Let’s talk about diabetes and mental health
Did you know that people with diabetes are two to three times more likely to suffer from depression? Abou...
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Nutrition
Why are more young adults getting colorectal cancer?
For decades, colorectal cancer, cancer of the colon, or large intestine, was considered a disease that pr...
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Heart & Vascular
What happens when the heart beats too slowly or too fast
Learn how the heart’s electrical system controls each heartbeat, what causes slow or fast rhythms, and how pacemakers and defibrillators help restore a steady beat.
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Your Wellness
How moving your body can calm your mind
Simple movement can help calm your mind and relax your body. Learn easy, feel-good ways to move more and manage stress every day.
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Diabetes
How sleep affects blood sugar and diabetes management
For many people with diabetes, nighttime is not a break; it’s another part of the day to manage. Sleep ...
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We are NKC Health
A family’s race against a silent heart threat
It’s easy to fall out of a routine — especially during a global disruptor like the COVID-19 pandemic....
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Cardiac
Broken heart syndrome: When emotional stress affects the heart
The phrase a broken heart is often used to describe emotional pain after loss, grief or intense stress. B...
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Cardiac
What Kansas City barbecue means for your heart
Nobody loves Kansas City more than Kansas City. We’re known for jazz, beautiful fountains and, of cours...
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