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There are five regions on Earth where the world’s healthiest people live. Not only do more of them live to be over 100 years old, but people in these so-called Blue Zones also have fewer health problems like heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity.
Following the common-denominator habits of these individuals can add years to people’s lives no matter where they live, said Donna Krug, the Family & Consumer Science Agent with K-State Research and Extension – Cottonwood District. At a recent program for the Great Bend Kiwanis Club via Zoom, Krug shared the Extension’s take on “Power 9®,” nine healthy lifestyle habits shared by people who live the longest. (The Blue Zone® Power 9® c
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Kiwanis deliver Christmas cheer
Members of the Great Bend Kiwanis Club prepare to deliver food boxes on Saturday, Dec. 12. The club does this every year, President Frankie Pelster said. “We delivered 35 boxes to families in need throughout Barton County. We delivered to Ellinwood, Hoisington, Dundee and rural Barton County – and of course to families in Great Bend as well. We received the names from the Emergency Aid/Food Bank. And Dillons provided us with the wonderful food boxes that included staples such as eggs, milk, bread, spaghetti, hamburger, hotdogs, potatoes and a holiday ham, (along with other) items.”