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BE FABULOUS IN YOUR 40S For most women, turning 40 is a milestone. Today, women in their
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forties are embracing their fabulousness in fearless ways. Ancy Maruthanal, MD, an internist at Meritas Health North Kansas City and medical director of North Kansas City Hospital’s Club W, believes you start with what’s on the inside: your health. Baseline tests become more important in your forties because they help you and your doctor monitor changes in your health over time. Doctors recommend focusing on three areas: 1. General health. Ask your provider to order a cholesterol panel and a thyroid test. If you’re at risk for diabetes, request a blood glucose test. 2. Eye health. Have a baseline exam at 40, and then follow up every 2-4 years. 3. Breast health. Have a clinical breast exam done annually, and get a mammogram every 1-2 years. One of the biggest health changes for women in their forties is perimenopause, the beginning of menopause. “Hot flashes can be the
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most debilitating symptom,” Maruthanal notes. “I recommend women get plenty of exercise to keep their energy levels up and help with sleep.” She also suggests talking with your doctor about medications that can ease irritability and hot flashes. For more of Maruthanal's insight, grab a girlfriend and make plans to attend “Live Healthy: Be Fabulous in Your 40s.” on March 23, 2017, NKCH Campus, Pavilion, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. For details and to register, visit ClubWkc.com/LiveHealthy.
BOUTIQUE COLLECTIVE OPENS AT THE VILLAGE AT BRIARCLIFF The Village at Briarcliff welcomed its newest tenant on February 17th. Boutique Collective is a collection of six unique boutiques in one. Need Toms for Spring Break? Check out Mended Wing's wide collection. Looking for great athleisure clothes with the warm weather? No worries, Fitwear Boutique has you covered. With March Madness approaching, Sideline Chic has plenty to offer with your favorite collegiate wear. Whether you need a cute shirt that doesn't break the budget from Ruby Rouge KC, gorgeous locally made jewelry from The Jeweled Gypsy KC, or a new, comfy spring dress from Anchora Bella Boutique, Boutique Collective offers a variety of women's clothing, accessories, and shoes for any look or style!
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LIBERTY BUSINESS DONATES LAND FOR NKC SCHOOL The Star Development Corporation of Liberty recently gave the North Kansas City School District a land gift for a new elementary school. Star President Tim Harris is a Winnetonka High School graduate who decided to donate 41 acres for an elementary school near Northeast 108th Street and North Eastern Ave., in Clay County. District leaders said the location would save land-acquisition costs for a new school needed to meet growth in the area. A groundbreaking for the new elementary school is being planned for later this spring. The school opening has tentatively been said for the fall semester 2018.
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Northland Lifestyle | March 2017