Sleep is an often unsung hero of overall health. Diet and exercise get their fair share of glory, but without a good night’s rest, even the most physically active, nutrition-conscious individuals are vulnerable to a host of ailments and illnesses.
Here’s a fun fact I just read it in new book called The Blue Zones Challenge by Dan Buettner. Most New Year’s Resolutions last for 4-6 weeks. Then people go back to their old habits.
Planning ahead can help make adverse situations more manageable. Such is the case when storms strike and the power goes out. Extended power outages may not be pleasant, but some proactive planning can make it easier to withstand blackouts.
December brought Kansas its first comprehensive look at its housing needs in nearly three decades. This report is a bonanza for policy geeks and anyone who cares about housing issues.
Ask Amy: Friend worries about pandemic’s toxic effect Tribune Content Agency -- December 30, 2021 Amy Dickinson, Tribune Content Agency Dear Amy: I am very concerned about a former co-worker. I met “Gerry” two years ago when we were on the same project team.
Attorney General Derek Schmidt, a candidate for the Republican Party’s nomination for governor in August, posted to YouTube a lengthy explanation of his office’s collection of $1 billion in legal settlements during the past 11 years. It’s among promotional messages aired through his office on television or social media. (Screen capture/Kansas Reflector)
TOPEKA — The 4.3 magnitude earthquake south of Salina in the first week of December was concerning enough hundreds of people contacted officials to report the home-rattling tremblor.It turned out to be a precursor to more than a dozen quakes in the region that included a 4.0 at Gypsum and 3.5 at Assaria on Dec. 15, the Christmas surprise 2.0 in Marion, the 3.9 near Lindsborg and 3.3 at Salina on Sunday, and a triple-header Monday morning ranging from 2.5 to 2.8 on the perimeter of Salina.
The application for The Kansas Department for Children and Families’ Low Income Energy Assistance Program, or LIEAP, goes live on January 3, according to KDCF. LIEAP is a federally funded program that helps eligible households pay for a portion of their utility costs including heating bills.
The USDA Service Center in Ottawa will be closed to customers as of January 3 due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Under the guidance of the USDA Farm Production and Conservation Business Center, only 25 percent of employees are allowed inside the building at a time. Customers are encouraged to call the office at 785-242-3620 for any service they may need.
The Franklin County Health Department and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment have updated their quarantine and isolation guidelines for those exposed to COVID-19 in accordance with the CDC’s new guidelines, which were updated on December 28.