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5 Things to do Before Your Next Checkup
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5 Things to do Before Your Next Checkup

09 Nov 2017

Getting a check-up is one of many things you can do to help stay healthy and prevent disease and a variety of illnesses and disabilities. You’ve made the appointment to see your doctor. You’ve followed the instructions on how to prepare for specific tests. But before your next checkup, make sure ... Read More »

New measures in fight against opioid crisis in Missouri takes effect.
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New measures in fight against opioid crisis in Missouri takes effect.

09 Sep 2017

In July 2017, Missouri Governor Eric Greitens signed into law new opioids legislation that goes into effect August 28th giving Missourians three new tools in the fight against this epidemic.  Two of these measures are aimed at saving lives in the event of an overdose. The first provision authorizes Department ... Read More »

Dental Implants Are a Popular Choice to Replace Missing Teeth
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Dental Implants Are a Popular Choice to Replace Missing Teeth

09 Sep 2017

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 »

What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health
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What Every Child Needs for Good Mental Health

05 Jul 2017

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 »

5 Facts about Canned Foods and their Benefits
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5 Facts about Canned Foods and their Benefits

05 Jul 2017

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 »

You’ve Heard of Pilates, But Is it Right for You?
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You’ve Heard of Pilates, But Is it Right for You?

05 Jul 2017

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 »

The Martinez Family Focuses on Health
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The Martinez Family Focuses on Health

03 Jul 2017

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 »

Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk
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Chronic Stress Puts Your Health at Risk

05 May 2017

What Does Cortisol Have to Do With My Health? By Mayo Clinic Your body is hard-wired to react to stress in ways meant to protect you against threats from predators and other aggressors. Such threats are rare today, but that doesn’t mean that life is free of stress. On the ... Read More »

Consider Conscious Transformation™ for stress management
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Consider Conscious Transformation™ for stress management

30 Apr 2017

This meditative practice can help change how you think and feel By Diane Breneman, JD Attorney and Conscious Transformation Instructor Kansas City-area attorney Diane Breneman has practiced Conscious Transformation for more than 10 years, and taught the practice since 2010. She teaches group classes and works privately with clients in ... Read More »

One Woman’s On Going Battle to Manage Her Stress
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One Woman’s On Going Battle to Manage Her Stress

30 Apr 2017

One woman’s story. Our bodies react to stress in ways that can cause serious health problems. One Our Health Matters’ reader has been fighting an ongoing battle to manage her stress and improve her health. Kate started experiencing severe stress at her job a little more than 10 years ago. ... Read More »

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