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Get Your Back on Track
The phrase “back pain” is consistently one of the top 10 most-searched medical terms on the North Kansas City Hospital website. Considering nearly 80% of Americans will seek medical care for back pain at some point in their lives, it is not surprising that it is such a popular search term. Most back injuries are […]
From Ms Goodwrench to Nursing Director
An Important Impact According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of female mechanics has slowly increased from 1.4% to 2.1% between 1999-2018. While the growth of female mechanics may be a recent trend, ladies have made an impact in the automobile industry for over a century. • During World War I, women drove […]
Forbidden Fruit
Eat more fruit, but less sugar. That’s common health advice. But fruit naturally has sugar, so what’s a girl to do? It’s OK to have your fruit and eat it, to...
Endless Vacation
Happy, healthy and wealthy. That about sums up what every woman wants out of retirement. These tips can help you have the time of your life after you kiss 9-...
Walk This Way
From ballerina flats and spiky stilettos, to pointy-toed pumps and casual clogs, women love shoes. Yet, fashion and comfort rarely walk together. We have the...
The Flip Side of Flip Flops
Guest blogger Dr. Nathan J. Kiewiet, an orthopedic surgeon, offers advice for keeping your feet pain free this summer. June 17 is National Flip Flop Day! Nothing screams, “It’s summer!” louder than a pair of flip flops. They’re fun, fashionable, comfy and easy on the budget. But while you may be walking on easy street […]
10 Reasons Why Men Skip the Doctor and Why They Shouldnt
What does that mean to the men in your life? For most, its probably just another day. For us, its an opportunity to spread awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Find out what screenings you need at your age.
Get Ahead of the Class
Whether you’re counting the days until the school bell rings or feeling like summer is flying by, moving from the lazy days of a long break to the back-to-sc...
Balancing Act
Strong physical balance is a no brainer when you’re young. In fact, many of us take it for granted. But being steady on your feet isn’t always a given, and d...
Working Girl
Whether you work in an office or from home, getting back into the swing of things after a new baby arrives on the scene takes some getting used to.
Cooking Oil Challenge
Move over, vegetable oil. A new crowd of cooking oils is taking over the kitchen. Cooks love flirting with these subtle and smooth oils that offer both flavo...
Fair Play This Summer
Got your eye on those Turkey Day sweet potatoes? Go ahead and grab a spoon, and don’t worry about still fitting into your jeans. While you don’t want to make...