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Get Better Sooner
Recovering from major surgery is a bit like running a marathon. Patience and perseverance get you to the finish line, but it’s often a long road. North Kansas City Hospital is changing the post-surgery stretch for the better with Enhanced Recovery After S
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Balancing Power
Perfect balance is a given when you’re young. While age may be the biggest risk factor for falling, loss of physical balance isn’t just an older person’s health issue. Most people start to feel a little unsteady on their feet when they reach their mid- 50
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How Away From Home
Steve Woods has saved lives in the ER, cracked up crowds as a stand-up comedian and smoked the competition as a BBQ pit master. Yet, his most rewarding adventure has been going head-to-head with cancer and winning.
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NKCH Adds More High-tech Services
NKCH is the first hospital in the Northland to implant the Micra™, the world’s smallest pacemaker.
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Eat Smart at the Ballpark
Don’t set your diet up for a strikeout. Instead, hit a healthier home run and still have fun with these tips.
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High Blood Pressure Redefined
Under revised guidelines from the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association, nearly 50% of U.S. adults now have Stage 1 high blood pressure.
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IBS When Stomach Troubles Turn Serious
Constipation, diarrhea and bloating. Everyone has stomach troubles. But, IBS can keep the bowels in constant turmoil.
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