According to Pew Research, a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world, more than 2 billion people in over 160 countries consider Christmas to be the most important holiday of the year. In the United States, 9 in 10 people celebrate ... Read More »
Did you take your medicine? What’s my name? Where did you place your keys? Have you ever asked these simple questions of a loved one or a friend and had your fears confirmed that they are in the early stages of dementia or memory loss? You realize they are no ... Read More »
When I chose diabetes as the focus of this edition I had no idea how convicted I would be about this topic. My mom had diabetes for more than 30 years. I watched her administer insulin and a series of other meds for many years. She struggled with her weight and ... Read More »
I frequently encounter people who have undergone replacement arthroplasty (joint replacement surgery), an orthopedic surgery procedure in which an arthritic or dysfunctional joint surface is replaced with an orthopedic prosthesis. Each person says they tried to hold out as long as possible because of the tremendous pain and costs associated ... Read More »
4,755 Days and Counting — 13 Years Matter A lot has been accomplished since 2005 when we placed the first edition of Our Health Matters™ in the hands of readers throughout the greater Kansas City region. We believe our Kansas City families want to know more about healthy living and understand ... Read More »
Our “hearts” are sensitive and powerful organs that carry lots of responsibility. One can reflect on the heart as the physical part of the body, or in symbols, imagery and emotion. We generally associate feelings of the heart with that of “falling in love” – floating through the day with ... Read More »
The word à la carte is used most often on menus when you are given the option ofselecting a dish that’s not included in the main course. If it is à la carte, you knowit’s a bit pricey, but once you read the highlighted tag that says “rated # 1 ... Read More »
Good eyesight, healthy teeth and gums contribute to our overall health. Never neglect getting annual eye exams that measure your visual accuracy and dental exams, and cleanings that detect cavities and gum disease. I’m always puzzled to find these two vitally important health exams are either not paid for by ... Read More »
A lright everyone. It’s that time of year again! You know what I’m talking about. You said you would WATCH what you ate at all those holiday parties. And, you did. All those trays of buffalo chicken wings, cheeseballs and Swedish meatballs called your name, and you answered. All kidding ... Read More »
According to Healthy People 20/20 (a science-based, 10-year national objective for improving the health of all Americans), if a health outcome is seen to a greater or lesser extent between populations, there is a disparity. Healthy People 2020 defines a health disparity as “a particular type of health difference ... Read More »
