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Are you living with hypertension (HTN) or high blood pressure? Are you concerned about developing HTN? Are you caring for someone with HTN? This class is for you! Join this six week series aimed to improve HTN self-management. Topics include basics of hypertension control, nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, medication management, stress management, and creating short-term and long-term action personal action plans.

KEARNEY-Farmers and ranchers from across the state set Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) policy for the upcoming year as part of the organization’s 105th Annual Meeting and Convention held December 4-6 in Kearney. Delegates discussed a wide range of agricultural policy issues to provide direction for the organization.

ACTIVITIES Cards daily at 1:00 p.m. Men’s coffee group daily at 9:30 a.m.

Lincoln-Governor Jim Pillen has officially proclaimed January Radon Action Month in Nebraska. As temperatures drop and Nebraskans spend more time indoors, it is important to consider the indoor air quality within your home. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the American Lung Association are encouraging residents of Nebraska to take action and test their homes for radon.

Lincoln – When the temperature drops and snow begins to fall, many people can’t wait to hit the slopes or ice rink. Winter fun is on their minds, not any potential injury. Yet if thoughtful preparation for any favored activity is not made, it’s easy to have a mishap. January has long been recognized as the National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month. Harsh winter days offer thrill-seekers a playground of opportunity to participate in extreme sports such as snowboarding, skiing, and snowmobiling. The high velocity along with the living-on-the-edge sense of adventure makes these sports appealing to many.

It’s no surprise that succulents, including cacti, are popular. These easy-care houseplants come in a variety of colors, shapes, and sizes making them perfect for any home.

Jean Burge 402-376-2134 With some warmer temps and melting snow, I think the theme song at Lakeview for a while might be “Slip Slidin’ Away”! On my Sunday trip out for church, I’m still in awe of the large drifts, and high banks along the roads. Now with some melting, they are some pretty hard sculptures! Duff and Kathy Tinant traveled to Chadron on Saturday and enjoyed watching grandson Max play basketball.

Lincoln – January is Mental Wellness Month, which highlights the importance of integrating mental, emotional, and physical health to improve overall health and wellness. Mental wellness plays an important factor when making difficult choices, dealing with stress, and relating to other people in the world.

Eyesight is often taken for granted and living without it can be a challenge. Over three million Americans and over 60 million people worldwide have glaucoma, which is often referred to as 'the sneak thief of sight,' because there are often no symptoms of its presence. As much as 40% of vision can be lost without a person noticing, which experts estimate is the case in half of those who suffer from glaucoma.

The new year started off with more snow, and this one was named winter storm Hudson. Reports of 12-16” of snow fell over the area, causing roads to be shut again, and just a lot of work for anyone trying to work or move. Many families probably spent more time together over the past few weeks than they have in a long time, which may be a positive thing, but folks are ready to get back to “normal” with daily activities, ballgames and maybe some ice fishing thrown in. Keep ranchers and road workers in your prayers, as there’s a lot of winter left!