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Schools serving, kids eating healthier school meals thanks to Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
For the past three years, kids have eaten healthier breakfasts, lunches and snacks at school thanks to the bipartisan Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, which...
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University of Kansas researchers shed light on potential shield from Alzheimer’s
Today, more than 5.1 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating type of dementia that plagues memory and thinking. A team of University...
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Create successful “action plan” for improved health
Although we have reminders around us of the national obesity crisis, lifestyle changes are difficult for most individuals, said Dr. Lydia Kaume, a nutrition...
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In-home therapy helps knee replacement patient get back on her feet
Nine days after Patsy Hurst had a total knee replacement in her right knee, Via Christi Home Health physical therapist Elly Wilber is at...
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Three simple ways to improve your well-being
(NAPSI)—September is Healthy Aging Month, a good time to reflect on how you can optimize your physical, mental and social health as you grow...
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Lists help consumers know how to choose produce wisely
Janet Hackert, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Harrison County, University of Missouri Extension
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) updated their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticide in...
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Do you know your cholesterol numbers?
Tammy Roberts, MS, RD, LD, Nutrition and Health Education Specialist, Bates County, University of Missouri Extension
It is important to be aware of cholesterol numbers...
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Six steps to proper contact lens care
A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 99 percent of contact lens wearers reported they had at least...
