Are they right for you? By Jeanene Dunn, OHM Staff Shannon* recently discovered that she had a rare dental abnormality called non syndromic oligodontia, that would cause her to lose some of her teeth. Those teeth were baby teeth that never came out and were starting to cause jaw pain ... Read More »
Photo caption: Pictured left to right: Erica Thomas, Taste of Art Event Chair, Ruth Ramsey and Rhonda Harris, Xi Tau Omega Chapter President. Ruth Ramsey, Publisher, Our Health Matters, received the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Xi Tau Omega “Black Girls Rock” award on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Ramsey was recognized ... Read More »
By Susan Crain, MSSW, President/CEO Mental Health America of the Heartland Just as parents prepare their children for the beginning of the new school year with the right school supplies, it’s also important to consider their mental health. Parents tend to focus on a child’s physical needs such as food, ... Read More »
Americans are unsure about the benefits of canned foods. Relying more on canned foods, which come pre-cleaned, chopped and cooked, and easily portioned, can help you quickly assemble delicious and nutritious meals. But as evidenced by a recent consumer survey*, Americans are unsure of the benefits canned foods bring to ... Read More »
The weather is heating up, and so is the danger that a child will die in a hot car. In fact, five children have already died so far this year: A boy, 1, died Feb. 6 in Pinecrest, Florida A boy, 2, died Feb. 28 in Brandon, Florida A girl, ... Read More »
OBESITY IS A RISK FACTOR FOR MANY CHRONIC DISEASES AND SERIOUS HEALTH CONDITIONS, such as heart disease, high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. At a time when more than 30% of adults in Kansas and Missouri are considered obese, making healthy lifestyle choices is more important than ever. Making ... Read More »
Hate exercise? These Tips May Just Change Your Mind. American Heart Association You don’t have to be a gym hero to get enough physical activity to improve your health. There are a lot of ways to make regular activity part of your life – which can help you have more ... Read More »
Dispelling the Myths and Mysteries By Amanda Jessee, MA, NKT3, CSCS, PMA-CPT, ACE-GFI Director of Education, Personal Best Pilates Studio Pilates is touted as the best ab workout, great for the core but there is still some confusion about what it really is. Is it Yoga, is it weight training, ... Read More »
Adopting healthy habits early pays off. Omar and Margaret Martinez sat down with Our Health Matters to discuss how they work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. And it doesn’t involve a gym membership. Omar and Margaret decided years ago to change the way they ate, and they are now passing ... Read More »
