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By visiting with your doctor every year, you may prevent serious diseases from ever starting—or at least catch them early. By getting the right screenings and treatments, you will be taking steps that will increase your chances of living a longer, healthier life. |
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Once the stress of the school year fades away, everyone has easy summer living on their minds. |
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Let’s face it. Not many people really like going to the doctor’s or dentist’s office, but when it’s a fearful and anxious child, an appointment can be downright uncomfortable for everyone involved. A fear of the unknown can make your child squirmy and uncooperative, which might affect the quality of care he receives. The good news is that there are some simple things you can do to prepare your child for his upcoming visit to help allay his anxieties. |
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New walkers are prone to bumps, tumbles, bruises and falls–and that’s just when they are empty-handed. Because little ones like to carry objects around, there is a whole new realm of injuries that can occur when they take a spill. |
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Imagine the entire city of Olathe anxiously awaiting an organ donation to continue living. Actually, that is roughly how many people nationally are waiting for an organ donation today. |
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The majority of pregnant women worry about something harming their baby in utero. What should I stay away from? Is this safe for my baby? Here are a few answers to the frequent questions asked by moms around Kansas City. |
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for! After getting a positive result on the pregnancy test comes the fun task of announcing the news to the world. |
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Celebrating 10 years of KC Baby Magazine, our feature story this Winter offers helpful tips to nurture a healthy pregnancy for mom and baby's mind, body, and spirit. |
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Find out how much you know (or don’t) about the first 12 weeks of gestation. |
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I know, I know….I am sure you thought that by the time you turned 20, getting your shots would be a thing of the past. Well, think again. Adults need vaccinations, too. |
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Discover some truths about fluoride to protect and strengthen your children’s enamel during this sticky, gooey season. |
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If meal planning has proven to be a pesky chore in your household, start fresh with a new approach. Put in some time and organization to take control of your family’s meals. Eliminating the stress around mealtime will allow you to connect with your loved ones after a busy day. |
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Oh, the weather outside is frightful, and you hope your skin stays delightful. Unfortunately, for many people, the cold weather causes some to sing a different song. Cold weather can bring on a plethora of winter skin woes that can truly drive us crazy. Issues like dry, itchy skin or scalp, chapped lips or dry hair can bring out the suffering diva in all of us! |
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You want to do what is best for your children. You know about the importance of car seats, baby gates and other ways to keep them safe. Another way to protect your children is to make sure they have all of their vaccinations. |
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The organic foods industry has grown at an unprecedented rate over the last decade. Organic retailers like Whole Foods and Trader Joe's are constantly opening new locations—despite a still-sour economy—and even Walmart and other conventional stores are offering organic options. |
