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» Open Class Ribbon Premiums may be picked up at the Extension Office beginning, Monday, August19th thru Friday, September 20th.» WARPATH TO WELLNESS to host 1st Annual Heart of the Team Golf Tournament to benefit WCHS scholarship on August 17, 2024, Tee Time 9am.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Our brain releases chemicals into our body that impact functions in our body, such as our mood. There are four chemicals that commonly support “feeling good,” and they are also known as “happiness chemicals.” These four chemicals are dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.

Bite-Size Wellness

There is nothing more discouraging than trying to make healthy changes… only to find resistance and a lack of support from your closest circle. This can make embarking on a healthier lifestyle seem like a solitary journey, but the truth is, we’re social creatures who thrive on connection.

Jessie's Corner

…In Christ, God put the wrong on him who never did anything wrong, so we could be put right with God.2 Corinthians 5:21 (The Message) There are many ways to calculate value or worth.

Pastor’s Corner

Jesus says, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God, have faith also in me.” (John 14:1).There’s a lot of things going on in the world, in our country and in our community. We are not deaf and dumb to the chaos in the country.

...Yesteryears

Compiled by Sarah Pritzer70 YearsAug 07, 1954 Vol. 69, No.42Bryant Holmes, Publisher Bess Holmes, Asst Pub/EdThanks for Votes...I wish to thank all those who voted for me in the Republican Primary Election Tuesday. Although I had no opposition the votes were appreciated. Mrs.

K-State health expert says extreme heat puts mental health at risk, too

MANHATTAN, Kan.—In the midst of discussions about changes in weather patterns across the world, a topic that is rarely considered is mental health.That, says hea l t h prof essi onal Elaine Johannes, is a mistake.

Exercise, diet can boost brain health

MANHATTAN, Kan.—It may seem, at times, that today’s busy lifestyles rarely leave us with enough time or energy for a brisk walk, jog, bike ride or swim. But where good health is concerned, science never sides with the couch potato.

Bite-Size Wellness

with Shannon DuboisYou’ve likely heard the term “superfood” before... but what exactly does it mean? Are they some exotic, expensive foods only accessible to the elite? Not at all! Superfoods are simply nutrient-packed foods that offer significant health benefits.

Prairie Doc Perspective

Everyone we know, meet, or pass in the grocery store has their own set of personal life experiences that are unique from our own. We all come from different places, have our own set of genetics, and have different parents or families, which is part of what makes us unique from each other.