Missouri Health

Don't read the following if you don't want easy, user-friendly strategies to lose weight and look fantastic. Implementing these tips may lead to reduced body fat and increased energy levels, as well as feelings of vitality and euphoria. More »

If you have congestive heart failure, following a few simple tips can help keep you healthy and active. More »

Whether you are trying to lose a few pounds or simply trying to maintain your weight this season, there are a few things that could work against you. More »

Physical exercise is good for our general physical health, but did you know that it is also good for our brain? Exercise increases blood circulation and the resulting oxygen and glucose that reach your brain, which improves cerebral blood vessel growth. More »

Teach your children to listen to their bodies. Pain is the body’s way of telling us that something is wrong and we need to fix it. Don’t let your young athlete play through a painful injury that could lead to permanent damage. More »

Head injury is the leading cause of death in bicycle crashes, as well as the leading cause of permanent disability. The single most effective way to reduce head injuries from bicycle crashes is by simply wearing a helmet. More »

The age, number and type of primary care providers in rural Missouri will present future challenges to rural residents’ access to health services and have negative consequences for rural health improvement efforts. More »

Warm weather and longer daylight hours provide the perfect opportunity for your child to get more physical activity. While it may be difficult for your child to get excited about “exercise,” most kids like fun activities that make physical activity more appealing. More »

Working behind a desk offers a fairly low risk job, but there are a few “under the radar” risks that pose a threat to your long-term health. If gone unchecked, your everyday desk-job habits have the potential to affect long-term eye, back, wrist and overall body health. More »

Back pain affects your daily standard of living and can lead to a host of other problems. So how can you prevent it? More »

Osteoporosis is every woman's concern because what you do now will affect to what extent you deal with this disease later. Women of all ages can take immediate action to prevent osteoporosis and teach their children and grandchildren about the importance of maintaining healthy bones. More »

Overweight and obese individuals are at an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, which all can lead to heart disease. More »

Set weight-loss goals that work for you, improve your health and help you accept yourself – inside and out. More »

Many of us are guilty of unhealthy behaviors in our past and even our present. Is it possible to undo damage from habits like smoking, a junk-food diet, couch potato lifestyle and excessive alcohol that are bad for your heart? More »

Essentially, weight loss boils down to increased daily activity and, most importantly, reduced intake of calories. And, the number one key to weight loss is accountability. More »

Thanksgiving means one thing: the cooking starts early and the eating ends late. If you are diabetic, this could be quite a challenge for your blood glucose control. So what’s a person to do? More »

Managing diabetes can be a lot of work and sometimes it can seem like even your best efforts aren't paying off. At times likes this it's easy to get discouraged, but there are ways to move from discouraged to encouraged. More »

November is American Diabetes Month. Do you know the symptoms or warning signs for diabetes? Do not ignore what your body may be telling you. More »

As you age, your risk for falling increases. To reduce your risk for falling, following these simple steps. More »