It all started when my 5 year old got really sick, really fast. It turned out she had strep throat. It was absolutely heart breaking to see her in so much pain. I stepped right in as mama and...
Breast cancer.
Two words that terrify me. How could two things on my body that provided health and nourishment to my babies potentially be my downfall?
When my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer I couldn’t believe it. There...
Do you have a high deductible health plan (HDHP)? If so, you likely have a higher deductible and a health savings account (HSA). You may have signed up and forgot about it. If so, it’s time to revisit it,...
There is something in the air. The crisp cool wind of change. Are you paying attention? Some may even ask, are you woke? It is a start, but just as anything that is beginning, there is still a long...
It’s beginning to look a lot like FLU SEASON! Olathe Health Pediatrician Elizabeth Musil, MD, answers some more frequently asked questions and offers her advice on how to get through the flu season.
I’m sure you are as excited as...
I've been thinking about it for awhile. It's been in the back of my mind but I never had the courage to do it.
The last 1o years my identity has been a caretaker, a nurse, a chauffeur or a...
Moms are BUSY. And we often push self-care to the very end of the mile long (and growing) to-do list.
But as a breast oncologist and mom, I urge you to push your yearly mammogram back to the top....
The other day I saw a group of young women walking into Target, They were tall, had beautifully highlighted and trimmed hair, had really cool handbags, and were laughing a lot. They walked into the swimsuit clearance section, and...
Sadly teens and tweens are much more likely to die by suicide now than just five years ago.
What's going on? A KC mental health experts explains.
Parents are especially concerned about suicide today, and for good reason. It has become...
Gather around friends, let’s get real. Why didn’t someone warn me about the things that happen after turning 40? OK, OK, someone probably did. But when you are the midst of your youth and think that life will never...
Regular physicals are different from sports physicals, but both are equally important. Whereas the sports physical focuses on well-being related to the athletic issues, the regular physical addresses kids' overall well-being and includes things not related to sports. You...
Life is busy. Between work, kids and family, when was the last time you had the chance to focus on your health and fitness?
The Newest Fitness Science and Technology
Have you heard about the newest high-tech fitness trend sweeping...
Over 30 years ago, my two daughters were born in a hospital. The first birth was an emergency C-section, which was scary, but I trusted my doctor. Back then, a C-section dictated my second delivery would be the same....
Let me begin by saying all the things that I feel obligated to say—yes, I love my children. Yes, I love being a mom. No, I wouldn’t change my life for anything.
Now let me say all the things that...
Suicide is now mainstream. From teens, to veterans, to celebrities, rates of suicide deaths are rising in almost all groups of people. The recent suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain have further opened up communication for this epidemic...
Your Guide To KC
10 Taco Spots to Try in Kansas City
From traditional taquerias serving authentic Mexican flavors to trendy eateries with innovative spins on classic recipes, Kansas City has something to satisfy every taco...
