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Kids’ backpack safety tips: How to avoid injury this school year keyboard_arrow_right
August 05, 2024HCA Midwest HealthBackpack safety for kids is important to their health. Check out these tips for how to choose, pack and wear a backpack.5 reasons why having a service dog can make a difference keyboard_arrow_right
August 05, 2024HCA Midwest HealthThere are several ways people with disabilities can benefit from an assistance dog. Here are some reasons for service dogs and how to get one.Why is friendship important? Surprising health benefits of having friends keyboard_arrow_right
August 02, 2024HCA Midwest HealthLoneliness is an epidemic in the United States. But why is friendship important? For starters, it can combat loneliness and the health risks it brings.RMC's Stroke Month activities a Swift success keyboard_arrow_right
July 11, 2024Research Medical CenterThe Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl journey was accompanied by a unique supporter: a Taylor Swift cardboard cutout at RMC's Stroke Office. This creative initiative utilized Swift-themed activities like "Strokie" bracelets and BE FAST cookies to educate about stroke symptoms, successfully engaging doctors, staff, and visitors in learning while having fun.Health benefits of eating avocado keyboard_arrow_right
July 03, 2024HCA Midwest HealthAvocado has become wildly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Learn about the health benefits of eating avocado.The best way to treat a burn keyboard_arrow_right
July 03, 2024HCA Midwest HealthStay safe this summer. Learn about the best way to treat a burn and five common misconceptions.Common pickleball injuries and how to treat them keyboard_arrow_right
July 03, 2024HCA Midwest HealthPickleball has become the fastest-growing sport in the country, but the increase in participation has also led to a rise in pickleball injuries.Debunking myths about weight-loss surgery keyboard_arrow_right
June 20, 2024HCA Midwest HealthSeparating fact from fiction surrounding weight loss surgery.The not-so-sweet effects of artificial sweeteners on the body keyboard_arrow_right
June 03, 2024HCA Midwest HealthThe long-term effects of artificial sweeteners on the body are still being studied, but evidence suggests they're not always healthy alternatives to sugar.Is swimming cardio? Why it's the ultimate, low-impact workout keyboard_arrow_right
June 03, 2024HCA Midwest HealthLearn more about swimming and how it does a lot more than get your heart rate up. Find out why swimming may be the ultimate workout.