By Ali Edwards The executive steering committee for Rowan County’s upcoming Community Health Needs Assessment met again Monday, Feb. 10, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. This month’s agenda focused on ...

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The Leader’s Facebook page has been buzzing with comments since Sunday’s editorial reported McLeod County has been slipping in the national County Health Rankings compiled by the ...

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Dr. Dawn Holford, a specialist in decision-making psychology and the prevention of misinformation, explains why people pick ...

The oversight gaps in Connecticut included variations in background checks for employees, staff licenses and inter-agency ...

Researchers explore the role of philosophical thinking in assisting preschoolers to adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors.

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Adding self-care practices into your daily routine can obviously work wonders for your mood and mental health. (If you’re in the market, we’ve got suggestions for calmer mornings, afternoons, and ...

For example, did the behaviors begin after a new medication ... Try to see that your loved one has regular health assessments, and be attuned to nonverbal signs of discomfort.