Holly Elliott wanted to lose weight without judgment and found a sensible strategy that also changed her family’s relationship with food. Over the years, Holly Elliott of Lee’s Summit has taken countless weight-loss programs for a spin. From DIY plans and one-off and fad diets to weekly weigh-in meetings, the 43-year-old mom of two teens has tried multiple methods to …

By Tim Steele, Ph.D., FAAA, President, Associated Audiologists, Inc. Only 33 percent of Americans with hearing loss use hearing devices, leading many to assume hearing aid cost may pose a potential barrier to care. But with numerous studies confirming the connection between untreated hearing loss and increased risk for cognitive decline, memory loss, falls, depression, anxiety and social isolation, you …

Everyone has anxiety. Anxiety can help us to work hard on a deadline or to do our best. If we see a bear near us in the woods, our anxiety increases to help alert us of danger as a form of protection. When does anxiety become a problem? Anxiety becomes a problem when it gets in the way, interfering with …

By Abid Bhat, MD, MBA, Sleep Medicine Specialist and Sleep Coach Are you one among the 70 million Americans who suffer from sleep issues, including difficulty falling sleep, staying asleep or struggling to stay awake during the daytime? Have you been told by your bed partner you snore loudly, stop breathing in sleep, or wake up gasping and choking? Do …

Technological Advances in Stroke Rehabilitation By Richard C. Senelick, MD Neurologist and Editor in Chief of HealthSouth Press A revolution is now under way in neuro-rehabilitation, particularly of stroke patients. Rehabilitation is a relatively new specialty, with the primary origins of the practice only dating back to World War II. During its early stages, the rehabilitation of stroke patients was …

Falls are no laughing matter for seniors. Every year, one in four Americans age 65 and older experiences a fall, accounting for more than 800,000 hospitalizations annually. All too often, these hospitalizations are followed by a slow, arduous road to recovery. The iBalance machine helps improve balance and reduce the risk of a loved one taking a life-altering fall. Village …

By Kenna Lewis, Social Centric Media Social media advertising is an amazing way to build traffic and exposure for you and your business. It works great for both new and established ones, and can become a steady way to build alternative traffic sources. This month we’ll be talking about social media advertising tips and tricks. 1. Be professional. While connections …

By Tiffany Engelken, APRN-C As our outdoor activities get into full swing, it is that time of year to review the dos and don’ts of sun protection. Sun exposure is the number one modifiable risk factor in the prevention of skin cancer. Sun exposure causes about 90 percent of all skin cancers. Statistics: The statistics are a compelling reminder of …

May is Skin Cancer Prevention and Detection Month and skin cancer is by far the most common cancer in the U.S. There are three types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell and melanoma. Melanoma is a less common but much more dangerous type of skin cancer. It is estimated that more than 91,000 new cases will be diagnosed this …

By Dellas Baldelli What Is Osteoporosis? According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bones are reduced, leading to weakness of the skeleton and increased risk of fracture, particularly of the spine, wrists, hip, pelvis and upper arms. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are an important cause of mortality and morbidity. In …

Epidural steroid injections are a commonly used treatment for many forms of low back, leg, neck and arm pain. This treatment method has been utilized since the 1950’s and offers a non-surgical option for management of the pain associated with both neck and lower back problems. The goal of the injections is to help alleviate pain and many times the …

By Dr. Chad Wollard, DMD, Valencia Endodontic Associates – As spring arrives and warm weather activities kick into full swing, the incidence of traumatic dental injuries in children tends to increase. Traumatic injury to the permanent teeth can range from crown fracture, separation injury (in which the tooth either partially or completely comes out of the socket), or a crushing …

Saturday, April 28, 2018 Noah Wilson was diagnosed with cancer in April of 2014. This incredibly brave six year old boy endured countless tests, procedures, surgeries, chemo treatments, and much more – yet managed to do so without ever losing his sense of joy. With a maturity far beyond his years, Noah turned his illness into an opportunity to help …

Enlarged Prostate Affects Nearly 40 million men in the United States (1) Urologist Dr. Mike Kozminski of Phoenix Urology in St. Joseph,MO recently sat down with Kansas City Health and Wellness Magazine to talk about a common condition that many of his patients face: benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly known as enlarged prostate or BPH. In fact, over 70 percent of …

Say no-no to yo-yo dieting with this proven three-phase program There’s a buffet of reasons people avoid joining a weight-loss program; at the top of the list is a “been there, done that” attitude. It’s easy to lose weight. Keeping it off is the hard part. That’s why Medi-Weightloss® is so successful. Its three-phase program provides ongoing help so patients …

Center for TMJ and Sleep Apnea Headaches can be alarming. Especially if they occur frequently. Often times our thoughts immediately go to “brain tumor” or some other brain malfunction. Although that is certainly a possibility, it may be your temporomandibular joint that is causing the pain. The TM joints are made up of the temporal bone of the skull (T) …

KC Pain Center Uses a Proactive Approach to Battle the Unprecedented Opioid Epidemic It seems as though you can’t turn on your television or pick up a newspaper without having your attention drawn to what is being referred to as an unprecedented opioid epidemic, which our nation is in the midst of. To put it into better perspective, the Centers …

By Jim Fackrell, PA-C Spring will bring the regeneration of the grass, trees and beautiful flowers. Unfortunately, the end of “old man winter” doesn’t always bring beautiful things. The bite of winter can leave your skin dry, flaking and, let’s just say it, “aged looking skin.” Winter can really take its toll on healthy skin. The heaters in our home …