Healthy Kansas STEPS expand senior fitness in Garden City
In 2005 2006 and beyond Kansas launches Healthy Kansas to boost senior health with STEPS Seniors Together Enjoy Physical Success a 10 week exercise program for ages 60 plus funded by Sunflower Foundation. Garden City joins 2007 offerings with four 10 week sessions at Finney County Senior Center led by Troy Unruh and YMCA instructors.
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Thleen Sebelius
Kansas Department On Aging
Kansas
STEPS
KDOA
Sunflower Foundation
Garden City
Troy Unruh
Western Kansas Community Foundation
YMCA
Garden City Recreation Commission
Finney County
10Th St
Unruh
Healthy
Pamela Johnson-Betts
TOPS
Ambassador
Garden City Community College
GCCC
Health Services
Humdinger Band
Bipolar Disorder Basics Clarify Heredity and Life Outlook
Dear reader asks about bipolar disorder in a teenager. The response explains bipolar roots in genes brain chemistry and stress, noting prevalence 3 to 8 percent, high pole risks and low mood impacts, typical onset around ages 17 to 18, and that treatment can stabilize mood. It mentions NMHA resources and support.
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DR. Donohue
A.B
Annie's Mailbox questions hit on sexuality and gossip
Confused in California asks if her boyfriend's past gay lifestyle means he is gay. Annie advises breaking up and STD check. In Pennsylvania, a reader complains her mother shares others' private problems. Annie suggests steering conversations to shared interests and patience.
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Annie
California
Mom
Pennsylvania
Woodrow Earns Pet Therapy Dog Badge Moment
Woodrow the tan and white pup awakens to a reflection see, then undergoes a Pet Therapy training and testing session. Judges praise his calm behavior despite excitement and petting, awarding passage and a future badge. He envisions visiting schools and retirement centers and dreams of a newspaper photo.
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Woodrow
Mommy
Pup
Barney
Baby Marie
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