Thinking of the increased stress we can feel during the holiday due to the attacks on Christmas itself, in particular the push to wipe out the focus of Christ. This movement to ...
Read More »Preparing for a Healthy and Happy Christmas
The Christmas holiday: many of us look forward to this time of year with hearts of excitement as we anticipate time spent with loved ones. But just as the excitement and joy ...
Read More »New website to assist Kansans coping with ag-related stress
Agriculture producers have faced significant challenges in recent years, including the stress of market uncertainties, natural disasters, ongoing trade wars and other setbacks. These stressful situations have led to heightened focus on ...
Read More »Pastor shares timely message as busy Christmas season heats up
The Christmas season, which should be one of the happiest times of the year for most people, all too often leaves them feeling exhausted and breathing a sigh of relief when the ...
Read More »Study says art makes you mentally healthier, even if you’re not good at it
Not all of us are artists. But all of us can paint, sculpt, draw, sketch, and do some forms of art, on varying levels. Some of us are just naturally more gifted ...
Read More »Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation shares his legacy of faith with a new generation
President Ronald Reagan had a favorite quote inscribed on a plaque that he kept on his desk it the Oval Office: “There is no limit to the amount of good you can ...
Read More »Ministry helps rebuild lives after natural disasters
There are plenty of instances where natural disasters have significantly affected communities across the nation. From tornadoes in Oklahoma and Kansas, floods in Missouri, Iowa and Louisiana and the Northeast, to devastating ...
Read More »President signs Hawley bill addressing police suicides
Legislation to help stop police officer suicides, and written by Missouri U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, has been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The bipartisan measure restores and expands grant funding ...
Read More »Topeka’s only “Float Therapy” business to hold open house Sunday
Casey Campbell of Midwest Float isn’t just a Float Therapy entrepreneur; he is his own best customer. After serving for eight years in the United State Army, Casey returned home suffering from ...
Read More »Ted Danson shares tips for healthy aging
In his distinguished career, actor Ted Danson has played many iconic roles, including a cantankerous but caring doctor. In real life, the 70-year-old says good relationships with health care providers are critical ...
Read More »Anxiety: Can we beat it?
In my 32 years of practice I have found that anxiety has continued to increase, affecting people who seldom would have wrestled with it in years past. A certain amount of anxiety ...
Read More »Tips for the stress-filled lives of singles
June jumps into our lives and brings with it piles of wedding invitations. For Christian singles, the fancy cards serve as invites to more than one party: a wedding party and a ...
Read More »10 ways to prevent caregiver depression
Caregivers often prioritize their care recipients’ needs over their own. The sacrifices involved in caregiving place an incredible amount of strain on even the most capable individuals. The resulting feelings of anger, ...
Read More »How to identify and minimize caregiver burden
Most of us have heard of caregiver burnout or are familiar with the trials and tribulations involved with providing care for a loved one. While we may be aware of these unique ...
Read More »6 disciplines for living healthy like a Nutcracker dancer
To be a Nutcracker dancer requires extreme dedication – and at a time when many family and friends are enjoying fatty treats and lounging around watching football. What health lessons can Nutcracker dancers ...
Read More »5 Thanksgiving tips to reduce your budget and stress
Thanksgiving is a time to remember all that we as individuals, families and a nation have to be grateful. It’s also a time to relax and enjoy a nice dinner with your ...
Read More »A Self-Help Approach to Coping with Caregiver Stress
Caregiving can bring forth an ever-changing kaleidoscope of emotions. These feelings are often bittersweet, and without the proper preparations and assistance, things can quickly skew towards bitter. Left unchecked, many of these ...
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