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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 »

 
 
 
Coping With Fall Allergies

Author: Anita Marie Kane, APN, Ozarks Community Hospital, Springfield
Topics: Children and Newborns, Men's Health, Seasonal Health, Women's Health

 

The crisp autumn evenings offer a welcome relief from the summer heat, but for those suffering from allergies, fall is one of the worst times to be outside. Learn how to keep the sniffles, itching and irritation at bay. 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 »

 
 
 
Kids Need To Keep Reading Over The Summer

Author: Bob Wilmott, M.D. , Chief of Pediatrics, SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, St. Louis
Topics: Children and Newborns, Healthy Living, Parenting & Family , Seasonal Health

 

Summer vacation offers a great break from school, but reading should never go on "vacation." See how to encourage your child to develop a love of reading that lasts year-round. More »

 
 
 
 

Quickly recognizing the symptoms of a possible heart attack and acting quickly to reach medical care is the key to improving survival. More »

 
 
 
 

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

 
 
 
 

Nutrient-dense foods high in fiber and water and low in fat and sugar help you feel full, improve your diet and aid in weight loss. More »

 
 
 
 

Many of us tend to underestimate the amount of food we eat and tend to overestimate the recommended portion sizes for many foods. 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 »

 
 
 
What Health Care Reform Means For You

Author: St. John's Regional Medical Center, Joplin
Topics: Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Policy, Insurance & Costs

 

Individual mandates. The public option. Insurance exchanges. The politicians in the recent debate on health care reform seemed to create a whole new language. Learn what’s already changed, and what’s on the way in the next few years. More »

 
 
 
Hospitals Create Economic Value

Author: Dave Dillon, Missouri Hospital Association
Topics: Health Policy, Hospitals & Physicians, Insurance & Costs, MHA Resources

 

Strong communities need strong hospitals. Strong hospitals support the social and economic fabric of Missouri. More »

 
 
 
Take Quick Action For Stroke Recovery

Author: Nirav A. Vora, M.D., Neuro-interventionalist, SSM Neurosciences Institute at SSM DePaul Hospital
Topics: Heart Health, Preventive Health Care, Vascular Health

 

The window of opportunity to prevent significant loss of ability from stroke is narrow. But thanks to medical advances, that window is opening a bit wider. More »

 
 
 
 

You can control five risk factors to reduce your chance of developing heart disease. More »