How to restore range of motion

Q: I have been pretty athletic, but now at 63, I notice that my range of motion is getting restricted. What’s going on, and how can I reverse this trend? A: Age-related changes in connective tissue and muscles can affect range of motion.

Murder suspect surrenders after shooting

25 Years Ago February 6 -12, 1997 Beth Porter was crowned the 1997 Columbus Unified High School basketball homecoming queen. Her escort was Brian Ellis. Attendants were Haley Murdock with escort Jim Gaither, Michelle Bowman with escort Clint Saporito and Angie Robison with escort Joe Sarwinski.

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Do you know why gaslighting happens?

Last week I gave an introduction to a relatively new term to most called “Gaslighting”. Cindy Kiser of Erie and a member of the Kansas State Education Committee for Family Community Education (FCE) wrote the Gaslighting program for presentation across the state of Kansas this year.

Chili peppers deliver red-hot heart health

When the Red Hot Chili Peppers sing “Jump a rope a Jump for joy.

County infested with green bugs

25 Years Ago February 6 -12, 1997 February 6 -12, 1997 Columbus girls stayed close but fell to Chanute 63-54 in an SEK League basketball game. Christi Lloyd had 18 points to lead the Titan scoring. Amanda Jones added 14 points.

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Fancy word for month, mitigate

Valentine’s Day is next week. I actually bought a card today. It’s sorta funny, but creepy. I hope Punkin likes it. The front has a big red valentine that states, “I want to express my feelings from the bottom of my heart. Happy Valentines.”

Large support crew rarely seen

When you watch a medical drama on television the main characters are generally doctors, nurses, and patients. We rarely learn about the many extras in the background. In an actual hospital, patients are cared for by their doctors and nurses, along with a large supporting cast and crew.