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My Comeback From Years of Chronic Back Pain
When I first started NKCH’s Move Plus program, I was one jaded 66-year-old woman. I’ve had back problems for around 40 years. I’ve seen multiple doctors and been to multiple rehab programs...
SAD It Could Be the Winter Blues
Are you feeling sad? Don’t get the tissues just yet. You may have a case of the winter blues, which is clinically known as seasonal affective disorder. Although it affects 15 million people each year, there’s good news. The condition is treatable...
Support Groups for Life
Sometimes, life hands you a health challenge you’re not sure you can handle. There’s comfort in knowing you’re not alone. Support groups bring people with similar experiences together. They offer a safe place to share personal experiences, discuss...
Close Encounters of the Star Kind
Long before Madonna, P!nk and Beyoncé, there was the legendary pop diva, Cher. Her 50+ year career as a singer, performer and actor has earned her legions of loyal fans, including Brent Hintz, controller, subsidiary accounting.
Reduce. Reuse. Rethink
Small steps can make a big difference in helping the environment. To reduce foam containers and plasticware usage in Riverbend Grille, customers will notice more ecofriendly products and a different approach to sustainability. China plates will be...
Fat-fighting Moves for the New Year
With the new year upon us, you may already be thinking about ways to get healthier. Not to worry, though. Jill Sartain, fitness center supervisor and personal trainer at North Kansas City Hospital, has some simple ways you can stay fit.
Rethinking Positivity in the New Year
Vicki Landers, PT, DPT, jumps feet first into whatever goal she’s pursuing. So when friend and colleague Jamie Scheer, MPT, CSMT, suggested she would be a good life coach, Vicki took her words to heart. For those who know Vicki, this pursuit was...
Recognizing Spiritual Distress
Your body is good at letting you know when something is wrong physically. It’s also usually easy to identify when your emotions and thoughts get stressed and out of balance. Did you know your spirit can also experience distress?
Portion Control Pitfalls
From binge-watching TV shows to one-click online shopping, overconsumption is in. Yet, more isn’t always marvelous, especially when it comes to food. Whittle...
Leaky Plumbing
Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants just a little? You’re not alone. Millions of women live with urinary incontinence.Urge vs. Stress Incontine...
Tea and Tea Rituals
Tea-drinking rituals have been around for centuries. Today, they open doors to other cultures and offer a glimpse into history. Drinking tea refreshes the sp...
5 Free Indulgences
Are you ready for the hubbub of the holidays? The season’s festivities are always fun, but they can also wear you down. If your holiday spirit needs rechargi...