Value of prayer shouldn’t be ignored

The Beginning of KnowledgeAbraham did it. Moses did it. David, Daniel, and Elijah did it as well. In fact, just about every one of the holy men that are described in scripture did it. What is “it?” Prayer. No one person within the pages of the Bible refused to pray.

Vitamin D has several benefits

IBD, dementia and vitamin DVitamin D is really a hormone. That’s why it helps protect bone strength, increases the calories that go into muscles versus fat, and has an impact on immune, endocrine, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular health. But that’s not all.

Johnston Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays 9 a.m.-. 5 p.m. Saturdays 9 a.m. - Noon 210 W. 10th, Baxter Springs.

Type 2 diabetes can increase cancer risk

Diabetes and cancer riskLet me make it clear: I’m talking to you about the association of Type 2 diabetes with increased cancer risk, not to scare you, but to incentivize you to stick up for yourself, take charge of your future health, and embrace a longer, younger, happier life.

Little Mister, Miss candidates announced

25 Years Ago September 7 - 13, 2000Children vying for this year’s title of Little Mr.

Don’t be afraid to ask doctor questions

We have all heard it before. Before the end of the visit, the doctor will usually ask, “Do you have any questions?” That is usually the precise moment that my mind goes completely blank. Every question I can think of seems silly or embarrassing.

Little things are often very important

Have you ever given thought to the importance of little things? Last week I came across a very old book entitled “The New Century Speaker and Writer.” I think it was printed in 1901.

Columbus Public Library Hours

Mondays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesdays 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m-6 p.m. Thursdays 9 a.m.-6 a.m. Fridays 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon.Curbside service will be available upon request.

Ellis Island was unlikely source of name changes

Genealogy CornerYou probably have heard someone say that their family’s name was changed at Ellis Island. Actually, it is unlikely that the name changed there. The clerks at Ellis Island didn’t write down the names because they worked from lists that had been written by the shipping companies.

Healthy eating, more activity reduces several problems

Protecting your child’s heartLess than a third of American kids ages two to 19 have a healthy cardiovascular system.