Feeling the winter blues and not wanting to get outside to get those steps in? Believe it or not, there ARE benefits to winter walking and with the proper planning, it could actually become one of your favorite activities!
Read MoreFats that you eat hold both good and bad attributes. It is a macronutrient like carbohydrates and protein. Too much saturated fat in your diet can raise your cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. However, unsaturated fat is good for lowering your cholesterol and helping your...
Read MoreWith limited space in our new stomachs, it is important that we are eating enough protein throughout the day as well as other healthy side options. Below you will find some different ideas for food substitutions. By swapping out some of your ingredients, you can help cut out extra calories. ...
Read MoreAs the fifth leading cause of death in the United States, stroke is a very serious condition. You may have heard the phrase “time is brain” or it may be a completely foreign idea to you, but the meaning is simple; the longer you wait to seek treatment once experiencing symptoms of stroke, the...
Read MoreThere are some accidents and tragedies that cannot be avoided, whether due to genetic makeup or unfortunate timing. Although car accidents can fall under the “unfortunate timing” category, an accident resulting from impaired driving is not one of them. Every day in America, 30 people die as a...
Read MoreEach September, we recognize the American Cancer Society’s fifth-ranked cancer in cancer deaths among women during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month, we sat down with Sara Blake, M.D., OB/GYN at The University of Kansas Health System St.
Read More“I’m a firm believer in keeping a positive attitude and your mind engaged. It will help you push through the tough times,” said Angie Morris, a former patient at The University of Kansas Cancer Center at St. Francis Campus, and a breast cancer survivor. Morris has firsthand experience with the...
Read MoreRead Part 1 of Angie’s story Six months after enduring a double mastectomy and many months of chemotherapy, a familiar pain in a familiar place returned, but Angie Morris didn’t want to believe what she felt.
Read MoreSports medicine physician, Peter Loo, M.D., explains why the iovera° treatment might be the perfect solution for you.
Read MoreKeep track of your fluid intake throughout the day. You need to drink a minimum of 64 ounces of fluid each day. It may be easier for you to accomplish this if you use a smaller (i.e. 4 ounce) cup. Because of your smaller stomach, you will no longer be able to guzzle. Just sip. If you are having...
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