By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD BCPS Olivia* has slept less than six hours in the past week. It has been two weeks since she remembers feeling “normal.” Miserable thoughts keep her up at night, and she dreads feeling drained and worthless every morning. She finds herself staying home crying instead ... Read More »
It depends on the type of sugar. The American Heart Association The American Heart Association recommends limiting the amount of added sugars we consume on a daily basis. For women, it’s no more than 100 calories of added sugars, and for men, no more than 150 calories of added sugars. ... Read More »
Community Health Workers and Promotoras de Salud (Health Promoters) provide valuable services. Greater Kansas City is fortunate to have Community Health Workers (CHWs) and Promotoras to serve as face-to-face care coordinators and health system navigators for peers in their communities. They help bridge cultural, language, knowledge, and literacy barriers and ... Read More »
By Burton Kelso, Integral Computer Consultants Christmas is a few weeks away and if you are like most parents you’re thinking of getting your kids either a video game system, laptop, smartphone or tablet. These devices make great gifts because they open your children up to a world of fun, exploration, and ... Read More »
Centers for Disease Control The Centers for Disease Control estimates that during the 2017–2018 flu season 48.8 million people became ill with influenza and there were nearly 80,000 deaths. Seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, however, flu viruses are most common during the fall and ... Read More »
Some of a child’s happiest memories come from adventures experienced during family travel. Memories are fresh right after a trip, but they fade quickly once they return home. Try these fun projects to help your child recall favorite memories of their holiday travels. TAKE PHOTOS, RECORD VIDEO Even 5-year-olds can ... Read More »
Willa’s Books has something for everyone. Willa Robinson developed a love for books and reading at a very early age. In 1994 she started selling her books on 18th and Vine, in Kansas City, Missouri, as a street vendor. The rest is history. Willa’s Books specializes in used and rare ... Read More »
By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in neurology, psychiatry and rehabilitation medicine. A possible additional ... Read More »
Signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes often develop slowly. In fact, you can have type 2 diabetes for years and not know it. Look for: Increased thirst and frequent urination.Excess sugar building up in your bloodstream causes fluid to be pulled from the tissues. This may leave you thirsty. ... Read More »
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases A diabetes diet simply means eating the healthiest foods in moderate amounts and sticking to regular mealtimes. It also means having a healthy-eating plan that’s naturally rich in nutrients and low in fat and calories. Key necessities are fruits, vegetables and whole grains. ... Read More »