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FROM THE EDITOR

Katie Van Luchene

The mission of Good Health KC is to champion all the elements of a healthy lifestyle. Fitness and nutrition play an important role, of course, but we’ll also go beyond cooking and crunches to offer ways to combat stress, one of our biggest health-zappers.  

And I’ll be honest: While chatting about Good Health KC with girlfriends of every age, the category that got the most “Hoorays!” was beauty. I don’t consider this a frivolous topic because I’m not the only one who believes self-confidence is an important aspect of a healthy mind, body and spirit.

But what sets this publication apart are the same things you appreciate in our sister publication, KC Magazine: integrity and local flavor. Our city has a wealth of wellness resources, so the advice you get will be from Kansas City experts rather than information from WebMD.

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GoodHealthKC.com: A leg up on vein pain
Veinsstory by Kate Leibsle

A bit of mystique surrounds the cause of the unsightly squiggles. In short, it’s the backing up of blood in a leg vein. When there is enough of a backup, the vein becomes dilated and bulges. Spider veins, which are thinner red or bluish marks, are close cousins.

Neither cousin is pretty, and varicose veins actually can lead to long-term problems, says Dr. Craig... Read more...
 
GoodHealthKC.com: A pound of prevention
Preventionstory by Natalie McAllister

Medical experts say it’s time to admit Americans have a problem: One in four people in the United States will develop heart disease in their lifetime, and an alarming number of them are women.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women in this country, and yet, heart health is often the least worrisome among patients. With the ever-present warnings about... Read more...
 
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