24 for Life Diabetes Prevention Program Teaches Lifestyle Changes to Promote Weight Loss

As we transition into the New Year, many people begin thinking about their health goals for the year. If that’s you, consider joining 24 for Life, a diabetes prevention program that has had proven success in the local community.  “I joined 24 for life to lose weight and learn how to lower my A1C,” said …

New Health & Wellness Info at the Library

By Kelly Barker Fulfill your prescription for information at the library’s Health Information Neighborhood, where wellness knowledge is at your fingertips.   Clean & Lean: 30 Days, 30 Foods, A New You! By Ian Smith, New Health Books Media Center 613.25 SMI Eat clean, get lean! The bestselling author of Shred and The Clean 20 …

5 Reasons to Exercise Over Christmas

The list of reasons to NOT exercise at Christmas seems endless. For starters, time is especially tight; between the shopping, the cooking, the driving and family commitments, we are lucky if we can get in enough time to brush our teeth and take a shower. Further, if you are entertaining a house full of guests, …

10 Ways to Have a Healthier Christmas

Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but don’t let this be the green light to overindulge! You can still enjoy all the festivities of the season and get through the Christmas period without too much impact on your health and waistline. Try our top 10 tips for a healthier Christmas. Don’t Sit Down All …

Kansas Ballet’s Nutcracker Features Local and National Dancers, a Live Orchestra, and Healthy Lessons for Everyone

By Alexander Smirnov and Stephanie Heston, Kansas Ballet 'Tis the season for families to come together in celebration of the Christmas holiday, and one tradition for many around the world (and certainly here in Topeka) is enjoying a performance of The Nutcracker! At Kansas Ballet, dancers have been preparing for several months for their opportunities …

Midwest Float – Relax. Dream. Get Inspired.

Casey Campbell of Midwest Float isn’t just an entrepreneur; he is his own best customer.  After serving for eight years in the United State Army, Casey returned home suffering from PTSD.  He tried countless coping mechanisms with little to no relief before discovering float therapy. It only took one session for Casey to realize that …