April 10, 2026
Health care costs are in the news all the time. You hear about them at work and when you’re with friends and family. The comments are always the same. Health care is getting more and more expensive and it seems to be outpacing the money you make. Fortunately you’re not helpless when it comes to
They say you’re only as young as you feel, and if you’re an older American, the ability to feel young a little while longer is always appealing. Having a youthful state of mind goes a long way toward accomplishing this goal, but you can’t ignore the importance of solid physical health. To improve your physical
Americans are now living longer than ever before. In fact, one of the fastest growing segments is people over the age of 85 who will represent 20 percent of the population by the year 2040. Because we are living longer, certain conditions specific to seniors are also on a steady rise. Dehydration, falls, fractures, cognition
Modern medications can work wonders, improving quality of life, curing illness and even saving lives. However, those miracles can come at a high cost, as anyone who’s had to pay for branded prescription medication knows. In fact, spending on prescription drugs has increased 73 percent in the past seven years, according to a new report
It can be hard to admit your vision isn’t what it used to be, especially when it comes to driving. Maybe you’ve noticed some difficulties reading traffic signals, or you’ve found it challenging to drive at night. If you’re a family member noticing these warning signs in a loved one, pointing out these challenges may
Most of the year, irises grow easily without a care in the world. Rarely do they need attention to thrive. But gardeners should give the carefree beauty their undivided attention in August. By dividing and replanting clumps that have grown too large, gardeners can increase spring displays of the bearded beauty, said University of Missouri
Capping a two-year battle on behalf of a Missouri veteran and his fellow service members, U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill has successfully passed into law her bill to deliver decades-overdue relief to veterans intentionally exposed to mustard gas during World War II. McCaskill’s Arla Harrell Act—named for the last living Missouri veteran exposed to those mustard
U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (Mo.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed his bipartisan Spoofing Prevention Act. The measure helps combat the use of false caller ID information to steal victims’ personal information, also known as spoofing. “Today, the Senate dealt a huge blow to the
Lieutenant Governor Mike Parson is encouraging all Missourians to attend the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia August 10-20 in Sedalia. The State Fair began in 1901, and highlights Missouri’s agriculture industry along with Missouri companies and products. It plays host to carnival rides, dozens of agriculture exhibits, and quality entertainment shows, which this year include
Greetings, My Fellow Missourians This past week I attended the 71st Annual Southern Legislative Conference (SLC) held in Biloxi, MS. Biloxi is located right in the center of Mississippi’s 80-mile coastline on the Gulf of Mexico. The coast is to Mississippi as Branson is to Missouri. Mississippi has top rated beaches bringing in thousands of
