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14 Sleep Questions Answered by an Expert

Sleep is one of the most powerful things that you are probably underutilizing for your health. Good sleep hygiene can improve brain health, immune health, metabolism and mental well-being. Sleep is freely available but underappreciated.

Aug 25, 2025
sleep, Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips
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Top 10 Heart Myths

An estimated 127.9 million adults in the United States have some form of cardiovascular disease. But you don’t need to wait for symptoms to appear. You can, and should, start caring for your heart health now. Get the truth behind these common myths to help guide you.

Aug 22, 2025
Heart Care, Health & Wellness
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Tips for the Best Back to School

Heading back to school is a transition for every family, whether you’re sending off a first-time kindergartener or older children. Our pediatricians and clinical dietitian have the tips you need for a successful return to the classroom.

Aug 11, 2025
Health & Wellness, Mental health
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Have Fun and Get Fit in the Pool

Finding the right exercise to keep you moving regularly can be a challenge – especially if you’re looking for an activity you can do throughout your life. If you want an exercise that provides aerobic benefit, builds strength and is low- to no-impact, head to the pool.

Jul 08, 2025
Great Bend, Healthy Tips
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5 Facts About Women’s Health You Need to Know

We asked Haley Gleason, an advanced practice nurse in Great Bend, what women should know to help them stay healthy throughout their lifetimes. Here’s what she said:

Jul 08, 2025
Great Bend, Women's Health
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Fireworks Safety Tips

Summer is here, and with the sun and fun come plenty of safety hazards. However, the holiday doesn’t have to be hazardous if you know what dangers to watch for and how to avoid them.

Jul 01, 2025
Great Bend, Healthy Tips
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Vaccination Tips for School-Aged Kids

Vaccinations are an important step in preventive healthcare. These shots can help reduce the risk of contracting an illness or may reduce the severity of disease if you do get sick.

Jun 23, 2025
Health & Wellness, Pediatric
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All About Alpha-1 Genetic Emphysema

Leonard Riley, MD, explains this rare genetic disorder, how it contributes to lung and liver damage and what you can do if you have the alpha-1 gene mutation.

Feb 21, 2025
Health & Wellness
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Answers to Common Menopause Questions

Dr. Haver, author of The New Menopause, appeared on The University of Kansas Health System’s Morning Medical Update to talk about menopause and the new MINT program at the health system.

Feb 11, 2025
Women's Health
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All About Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding provides many benefits for both infants and mothers, but it is not without challenges.

Jan 15, 2025
Pediatric, Women's Health
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8 Ways to Handle Holiday Disagreements

Family celebrations at the holidays can be a source of stress for many reasons. To help prepare for these holiday interactions, here's some tips.

Jan 14, 2025
Mental health, Resilience
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Talking About Health Issues with Children

When and how do you share the news about health challenges with your kids? How much information should you share? And what resources will your kids need during this period?

Jan 02, 2025
Pediatric, Resilience
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Surprises and Concerns About GLP-1 Medications

Researchers got a surprise when they discovered people taking GLP-1s were losing weight and reporting feeling fuller. The surprises keep coming – both welcome and worrisome.

Dec 30, 2024
Health & Wellness, Men's Health, Women's Health
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Learn to Exercise With Our Help

Movement can be medicine, says Steve Stites, MD, chief medical officer of The University of Kansas Health System. But what kind of movement is he talking about? There’s physical activity, which is any kind of movement your body engages in throughou...

Oct 17, 2024
Health & Wellness, Healthy Tips
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Breast Density’s Relationship to Cancer

Dense breast tissue makes cancer more difficult to identify on a mammogram and is also an independent risk factor for breast cancer.

Oct 17, 2024
Cancer

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