The 39th Annual Division II 8 Man All Star Games will be held in Beloit on Saturday, June 8, featuring three selections from Victoria. The Division II All Star Game is set to begin at 1:30 p.m at Trojan Field.
Rodeo tickets go on sale online at 8 am on June 1 for the 95th annual Kansas Biggest Rodeo in Phillipsburg.
Secretary of State Scott Schwab on Thursday encouraged Kansans to run for office ahead of Monday’s registration deadline.
HaysMed is proud to announce the addition of two distinguished surgeons to the DeBakey Heart Institute, further enhancing our ability to offer advanced cardiac care to the residents of Western Kansas. This exciting development underscores our mission to provide top-tier medical services and reinforces our status as the leading heart care program in the region.
At the May 20, 2024 City of Ellis Council regular meeting, following discussion, Mayor David McDaniel and Council Members Kellie Crnkovich, Devin Henderson, Jolene Niernberger, John Walz and Terry Zerfas unanimously an Inmate Housing Agreement with the County. The agreement states the City will pay Ellis County an inmate housing fee of $100.00 per calendar day and $45.00 per booking for processing mugshots and fingerprints.
Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election.
Dear Amy: My wife and her sister “Bobbi” have stopped speaking to each other over a disagreement that has now lasted for more than two years.
Ellis City Council, during a May 23, 2024 Special Meeting approved Kan. Artist Mindy Allen’s proposed $20,000 contract to paint a mural on the south side of City Hall.
Comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to tell a joke that went, “My psychiatrist told me I was crazy, and I said I want a second opinion”. He said, “Okay, you're ugly too.” Everyone has opinions. Some people take more stock in their own opinions than others do. The fact is not all opinions are of equal value. Call it being “old school” or having common sense, but I’d rather trust the opinion of someone knowledgeable in their field than someone who doesn’t know his or her behind from a beehive. Stating something as fact with vigor and authority doesn’t carry the same weight as someone with knowledge and expertise in their field stating their opinion quietly.
My doctor says that I'm at risk for some newly named condition -- CKM Syndrome -- and I have to aggressively protect myself from developing it by changing how I do things day-to-day. OK! But what is it? -- Clarence D., Wayne, IllinoisA: Your doctor is referring to the newly described "cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome" or CKM that can develop if you are overweight or obese and/or have elevated blood pressure, LDL cholesterol, blood glucose and triglycerides -- all risk factors for heart and kidney disease and metabolic disorders like Type 2 diabetes. About a third of U.S. adults are candidates for the syndrome.CKM was developed by the American Heart Association (AHA) to help doctors treat metabolic problems and heart and kidney risk factors as interconnected conditions. The AHA says this is important because Type 2 diabetes increases your risk of dying over the next 10 years by around 8% and kidney disease ups it by 11%, but if you have both conditions, your risk rises by 31%. The syndrome is divided into four stages: Stage 1 is being overweight or having obesity. Stage 2 is when you have elevated triglycerides and blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. In Stage 3, you're at high risk for cardiovascular disease or a very high risk for kidney disease. Stage 4 is when you're diagnosed with cardiovascular disease. Fortunately, eating a plant-based, whole-food diet free of added sugars and red meats, getting at least 150 minutes of physical activity weekly, sleeping well and cultivating a posse and a purpose, can dramatically reduce your risk factors. In addition, weight loss/diabetes drugs reduce CVD deaths; drugs that help prevent kidney failure also protect against heart failure; and some antihypertensives benefit the kidneys. Supplement may also help. Check out iHerb.com's blog "8 Essential Nutrients That Support Longevity."So, talk to your doc about an Rx for physical activity, consult a nutritionist, and get coordinated care for kidney, heart and metabolic risks. LongevityPlaybook.com's free newsletter can provide support.* * *Q: I'm overweight and I don't have much luck shedding pounds. I wanted to try intermittent fasting, but I keep hearing contradictory info on whether it works. I will gladly try any ideas you have. -- Monica B., Greenport, New YorkA: Intermittent fasting (restricting your eating to between, say, the hours of 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.) works for some folks and not so much for others. Two keys to success are making sure you do it right by eating more food at 11 a.m. and less later in the day and by following the Mediterranean diet. Success is also influenced by your basic metabolism, sleep habits, and other conditions you might have. If you do intermittent fasting and have diabetes, keep good tabs on your blood sugar, so it doesn't go too low while you fast or spike quickly when you eat. But if your doctor says it's OK to try, then do we have news for you!A study in PLOS One looked at how time-restricted eating, when combined with high-intensity exercise three days a week, affected body composition (amount of fat and muscle) as well as LDL cholesterol, other blood lipids, and blood glucose levels in women with obesity. The researchers compared that to the effects of "intermittent fasting diet only" or "high-intensity exercise only." Turns out that women who combined the time-restricted eating with the high-intensity workouts saw the greatest improvements in body composition, blood pressure, blood glucose and lean muscle mass.For exercise, work with your doctor to identify the best options for you: Walking outside or on a treadmill or using a stationary bicycle to incorporate repeated periods of intense activity with extended slower stretches is effective. And remember: Be patient. You're in this for the long haul -- to permanently improve your health and extend your longevity. Plus, check out "Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Intermittent Fasting" at iHerb.com and Dr. Mike's book "What to Eat When." Enjoy the journey and you'll reap the rewards!* * *Dr. Mike Roizen is the founder of www.longevityplaybook.com, and Dr. Mehmet Oz is global advisor to www.iHerb.com, the world's leading online health store. Roizen and Oz are chief wellness officer emeritus at Cleveland Clinic and professor emeritus at Columbia University, respectively. Together they have written 11 New York Times bestsellers (four No. 1's). (c)2024 Michael Roizen, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.