Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

  • Ortho Robotic Surgery Knee Replacement
    Health Care

    Osteoarthritis, Knee Replacements and the Role of Robotic Surgery

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    If you need a knee replacement, chances are osteoarthritis may be the culprit. Known as “wear and tear” arthritis, osteoarthritis is one of the most common reasons for knee pain and often requires a...

  • A Young Child Helps Their Parent Roll Out Dough to Make Muffins
    Holidays

    A Lighter and Brighter Season: Heart-Healthy Holiday Recipe Alternatives

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    The holiday season goes hand-in-hand with eating special foods. We plan our celebration meals with care to put our very best on the table for our loved ones.

  • A woman visiting her health care provider.
    Health Care

    Lung Cancer May Be Greater Threat to Women than Breast Cancer

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    When it comes to women’s concerns about cancer, breast cancer often tops the list. However, a study in the journal Cancer Research found that lung cancer may be a greater risk for many women worldwide...

  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids
    Health Care

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Risk of Cognitive Decline

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    A new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a larger hippocampal volume (learning and memory) and better abstract...

  • A Woman Sits at a Table with a Cup of Tea Blowing Her Nose
    Public Health

    Flu Fact or Fiction?

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    Every flu season, as many as 20% of Americans get sick with a virus that causes seriously uncomfortable, even lethal complications. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect...