Health

Trying to improve your health and wellness in 2026? Keep it simple

The new year is a time when many try to start new good habits and commit to improving health and wellness. But resolutions, lofty as they may be, can turn daunting quickly with all the advice and sometimes contradicting information coming at you from news reports, advertisers, influencers, ...

Building health and business together

Dr. Tom Deskin stepped away from a career in emergency medicine after 30 years, but he wasn’t ready to stop caring for patients. He just wanted to do it differently. As the face of LMH Health’s Workplace Medicine program, he’s found a role that combines his clinical expertise with his ...

Out-of-state patients account for three-fourths of Kansas abortions performed in 2024

TOPEKA — The number of abortions performed in Kansas during 2024 surpassed 19,000 for the second consecutive year in wake of judicial and political decisions in other states restricting access to the medical procedure. The Kansas Department of Health and Environment reported clinics and ...

You finally got a doctor’s appointment; here’s how to get the most out of it

WASHINGTON — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires ...

Sometimes laughter really might be the best medicine

Melanin Bee curves her spine like a stretching cat as she lets out a maniacal, forced laugh. The quick-fire pattern of manufactured giggles —”oh, hoo hoo hoo, eeh, ha ha ha”— soon ripples into genuine laughter, and she giddily kicks her feet. She’s practicing what she calls ...

The power of connection: Tips for finding comfort during the holiday season

It’s the most wonderful time of the year... Have you heard that refrain from an old Andy Williams song? Many of us look forward to celebrating the holidays with our friends and loved ones, but that’s not the case for everyone. When the world feels like it’s full of joy and ...