Need a few last minute cookie ideas to wow the relatives this holiday season? A few of the members of our staff are here to help! We've teamed up to create a list of some of KCBJ's favorite Christmas cookies to help you find the very BEST holiday cookies....
One hot topic in the news daily is "Where are we with a COVID 19 vaccine?!" However, there is not as much discussion around the topic of fueling our immune systems. Our own immune system is our first line of defense against any viral illness. In this...
To combat gaining the ‘COVID-15’ during the pandemic, I started running for exercise. This way I got out of the house to try to get into better shape. Because like it or not, I am not getting any younger! However after the first two weeks of...
What Is It? Sever’s Disease (calcaneal apophysitis) is a common cause of heel pain in children and adolescents. This typically occurs in children who participate in running and jumping sports- for example basketball, volleyball, or gymnastics. They will...
A large amount of orthopedic related injuries are a direct result of slips, trips, and falls that patients sustain while in their homes. Consequently, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. With Emergency...
Hi, I'm Ann, and welcome to my KC adventures! I don't know about you all, but my family has been getting out for a lot more walks lately. At first, we were just exploring our neighborhood and parks close by, but this week we got a little more adventurous! We...
I Don't Have to Like It I am not, nor have I ever been a fan of cardio exercising. As a health care provider, I understand the value and importance of incorporating cardio into a workout routine. This doesn’t mean I have to like it! ...
Here's the thing- life as it is right now may seem unnatural in all of our lives, though it is natural in the history of the world. Pandemics have happened, civilizations have persevered, and we will do it again. During this stressful time of...
Life has become much different since the COVID-19 pandemic surged early this year. We have all heard the world wide news of how many people are being affected by the pandemic. Our hearts and our appreciation go out to all those who are facing this head...
Ever wondered why mom harped on you to eat your vegetables? Obviously we know it is important to eat our fruits and veggies, but do you know just how beneficial this can be? One recent study called the Memory and Aging Project was conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and specifically examined if eating certain foods can
