February 16, 2026
Doctors hate seeing patients suffering from chronic pain, and not just because their instinct is immediately to want to help their patients to feel better. One of the primary challenges doctors confront is that even though chronic pain is common, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose and treat. The condition can be debilitating for
15 YEARS A WINNER – Marguerite Goodwin has been a KOPS (Keep Off Pounds Sensibly) for 15 years. That means she stayed in a range of no more than three pounds over her set goal and no more than seven pounds under her set goal. To do that for 15 years is quite an accomplishment
I want to make you aware of the Upcoming Southwest Missouri MU Extension Beef Cattle Conference that will be held on Jan. 26 at the Stockton United Methodist Church Family Life Center in Stockton. The event will begin at 4 p. m. with registration. There will be booth sponsors at the event and you can
CHRISTMAS GIVING – The El Dorado Springs TOPS Chapter lost a total of 758 pounds from Jan. 1 – Dec. 15 of 2016. They donated $1 per pound and shared the proceeds with the Church of Christ Food Pantry and the El Dorado Springs Senior Center. Each organization received $379. The local Chapter was able
ECS COURTWARMING CANDIDATES – El Dorado Christian High School announced their 2017 Courtwarming candidates on Monday, Dec. 12. Courtwarming King Candidates are front row (from left) Juniors, Drew Steuck, Tyler Jackson and Landon Wilson; Queen Candidates (back row) juniors, Mindy Harper, Abigail Batson, and Alyssa Hammons. Prince and Princess Court; in front left; Mr. Jonathan
To lose weight and/or get in better shape consistently ranks as one of the top New Year’s resolutions. However, many resolutions to reach this goal fall short or last less than a month because a great idea is seldom successful without a plan to make it happen. If you’ve tried and failed to get in
As we age, maintaining our health becomes increasingly important. For Baby Boomers and adults caring for older parents, better health depends on wellness initiatives and receiving care from the proper professionals. Yet for those suffering from wound, ostomy or continence issues, many don’t realize they are denying themselves the best care available. They receive care
Most parents would love for their children to understand gratitude all year long, but especially during the gift-giving holidays. Some basic steps can help develop a child’s spirit of gratitude according to Janice Emery, 4-H youth development specialist with University of Missouri Extension. “Many parents experience the dreaded gift opening moment when grandma is watching
We need your help detecting populations of the invasive emerald ash borer (EAB). This tree-killing beetle has been found in 31 Missouri counties so far, but we suspect it is present in several more. EAB kills ash trees in the genus Fraxinus, which includes the commonly planted green ash and white ash. How can you
A single choice doesn’t matter most of the time. Having dessert one night, taking a walk on another and deciding to skip an outing with friends aren’t life changing choices. A daily choice is small, like a pebble. But like pebbles, when you keep reaching for the same choices, they can amass into something significant.
