Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission
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Health Care
Nutrition Tips to Curb Gas and Bloating
Estimated read time: 5 minutesHaving a bloated stomach is an all-too-common symptom many of our patients are experiencing these days which can feel annoying and uncomfortable. If your tummy frequently feels distended and blah, you...
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Exercise and Wellness
9 Ways a Morning Walk Can Boost Your Body, Mind and Spirit
Estimated read time: 4 minutesLearn the ways a regular morning walk can lead to whole-health benefits to last you a lifetime.
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Health Care
Lung Cancer May Be Greater Threat to Women than Breast Cancer
Estimated read time: 2 minutesWhen it comes to women’s concerns about cancer, breast cancer often tops the list. However, a study in the journal Cancer Research found that lung cancer may be a greater risk for many women worldwide...
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Health Care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Risk of Cognitive Decline
Estimated read time: 2 minutesA new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a larger hippocampal volume (learning and memory) and better abstract...
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Public Health
Flu Fact or Fiction?
Estimated read time: 2 minutesEvery flu season, as many as 20% of Americans get sick with a virus that causes seriously uncomfortable, even lethal complications. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect...