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Three Times to "Slow things Down" with Food, Eating and Body Image

April 24, 2022

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Three Times to “Slow things Down” with Food, Eating and Body Image At any moment when food, eating, and body image feels overwhelming, learning ways to Slow Things Down can offer benefit. Here are a few common nutrition and body image situations that can benefit from Slowing Things Down. The Mental Spiral: One time to Slow Things Down is when you notice your thoughts about food, eating, or body image ...

Foods that Help Hydrate You

April 21, 2022

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Fruits & Veggies that Hydrate With warmer weather on the horizon, it's essential to stay properly hydrated. If you're not too keen on drinking plain water, there are plenty of fruits and veggies that can keep you hydrated too! The Importance of Staying Hydrated Along with being refreshing on a hot day, staying hydrated also helps to support various areas of your physical health. Some benefits of staying ...

Supporting Cognitive Brain Function

April 21, 2022

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Tips for Maintaining Healthy Brain Function Alzheimer's disease, also known as just Alzheimer's, is the most common cause of memory loss and cognitive function that can interfere with day-to-day activities. In fact, Alzheimer's accounts for about 60-80% of dementia cases. Fortunately, you can incorporate plenty of healthy habits into your routine that helps support healthy brain function. In recognition ...

It's almost Prom Night. How will you remember yours?

April 20, 2022

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It's almost Prom Night. How will you remember yours? For students.. Prom Night holds promise! It's one of the most special evenings you'll experience in high school. You've planned for it a long time. From finding the perfect dress and tuxedo to match her colors, to selecting a hair style, flowers, and creating a theme that will make the night feel magical. For parents..Prom Night can mean holding ...

Celebrating Dr. James Manint, a Career of Service and Compassion

April 18, 2022

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After nearly four decades of serving Kirby Medical Center and Piatt County, Dr. Manint is hanging up his white coat and retiring in June 2022. Dr. Manint started his Kirby career working as a custodian at the hospital. At the time, he was only a sophomore in high school, but that experienced opened his eyes to the positive impact a physician can have on patients. He decided to pursue a career in medicine and worked ...

A Lesson in Good Health

April 18, 2022

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A Lesson in Good Health Kirby Medical Center and Monticello High School have teamed up to build healthy habits among students. A recently conducted Community Health Needs Assessment unveiled a need to educate young people in our community about diabetes and other chronic disease prevention. To help meet this need, Andrew Buffenbarger, Chief Compliance Officer of Kirby; Adam Clapp, Monticello High School Principle; ...

What to Expect During a Routine Physical

April 6, 2022

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The Various Components of a Wellness Exam Although many people find themselves scheduling an appointment with their primary care team when they aren’t feeling their best, having routine physicals is an important part of preventative care. When you head to your doctor's office for a routine check-up, here's what you can expect during your exam. Checking Your Vitals During your exam, your primary care ...

Self-Compassion is the secret sauce to make lasting health changes

April 5, 2022

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Self-Compassion is the secret sauce to make lasting health changes. Have you ever tried to make health changes that really didn’t stick long-term? Maybe you had willpower for a few months and then hit a wall and lost your motivation. Did you beat yourself up a little bit for falling off the wagon? Well, let me introduce you to the secret sauce for lasting changes -- Self-Compassion! Research shows that ...