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Diabetes and Brain Health There’s a Connection
When diabetes is poorly managed, it can impact brain health and function. Learn how they’re connected and how to avoid developing cognitive impairments.
Nutrition to Help Lower Blood Pressure
Changes to your diet are an easy way to help combat high blood pressure. Learn about foods with key nutrients to get your HBP under control.
Get Past the Excuses and Reap the Benefits of Exercise
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your health. Yet, few people get enough exercise. Learn how to get past excuses and improve your health.
Gaining So Much From So Little
Overseas medical mission trips can be life-changing for both the people giving and receiving care. For years, Bob Magee, a member of our Board of Trustees, has organized a medical mission trip to Jamaica, and this year was no exception.
Beat the Summer Heat
Learn the best ways to protect yourself from heat exhaustion, heat cramps and heatstroke.
Berries The Original Sweet Treats
July is a wonderful time to celebrate all things berry, and is known as National Berry Month. Not only are berries delicious, but they are packed full of nutrients such as potassium, fiber and phytochemicals.
Nutrition Facts Labels Breaking the Code
Looking over Nutrition Facts labels may feel like breaking a code, but you can make informed decisions with our guidance.
9 Questions to Ask About Your Radiation Therapy
It’s natural to have questions before you begin radiation therapy. Get answers to these 9 common questions.
Less Screen Time is Key to Better Sleep in Kids
72% of kids ages 6-17 sleep with at least one electronic device. Mallory Krahn, MD, Meritas Health Pediatrics, says those kids can lose up to one hour of sleep each night and that leads to a lot of sleep loss over a course of a week.
Diabetes and Liver Health – How They Are Linked
Diabetes can affect many organs and systems in the body. Find out how diabetes affects liver health and how to reduce your risk of liver damage and disease.
Turning Triple-Negative into a Positive
Trish Griffin’s routine physical led to a breast cancer diagnosis, double mastectomy and chemotherapy. Read how NKCH’s cancer rehab program has the CrossFit enthusiast swinging kettlebells again.
Childhood Obesity Risks & Management
Understanding the facts, health risks and preventive measures can help manage childhood obesity.