How taking time off can benefit your mental health
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January 26 is National Plan for Vacation Day. Don’t be part of the 63% of Americans who don’t use up their PTO. Time off is great for your mental health!
Heart-Healthy Recipes: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cheesecake Dip
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Hungry? Turn to a heart-healthy snack! Try this delicious peanut butter chocolate cream cheese dip that pairs perfectly with fruits and veggies! Yum!
Top 10 Baby Names of 2020 at our Family Birthing Center
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The verdict is in! Check out the most popular baby names for boys and girls at NMC Health Medical Center in Newton, KS.
How to manage your diabetes: The four M’s
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Learn how to manage your diabetes by learning the four M’s: monitoring, meal planning, medicine and movement.
Heart healthy recipes: Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Noodle
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Looking for heart-healthy recipes that bring the sweet flavor of home cooked meals to your kitchen? Look no further! Learn how to make Slow Cooker Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup!
5 ways to lower your risk of breast cancer
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We’re in the fight of our lives as companies are working tirelessly to try to find a cure for breast cancer. Unfortunately, as of now, there’s no way to stop it. But there are things you can do to lower your risk of getting it. Protect your breast health with these five ways to reduce […]
Get to know your cholesterol
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So, your doctor told you to pay close attention to your cholesterol because it’s a bit high. What does that mean? High cholesterol can put you at a greater risk for heart disease. It can also increase your chances of having a heart attack. In order to learn how to manage your cholesterol, you first […]
Why you should keep an updated medicine list
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When you see a new doctor or go to a new healthcare clinic, you are often asked to bring a list of your current medicines. While it’s important for new doctors to know what you’re taking, it’s equally as important to discuss your medicine list yearly with your family doctor. Your medicine list is in […]
How to safely celebrate holidays without going out
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The holidays will no doubt look a little different this year as we continue to navigate through this COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t let the coronavirus spoil your holiday fun. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers some alternatives to help you celebrate safely. The CDC recommends that people who have COVID-19 or those who have […]
How to celebrate the holidays in a pandemic
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It has been a rough year for some, thanks to COVID-19. Students have given up graduation. Many have forfeited birthdays and anniversaries. Children have given up traditional classroom settings and many are learning virtually. You might even be reading this while working from home. Many people have adapted and figured out a good system that […]