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ALTON - February is Heart Awareness Month, and Laurinda Harjai has a few tips to keep your heart healthy. Harjai, a cardiology nurse practitioner with OSF Medical Group, explained that Heart Awareness Month is a good chance to think about your health and make adjustments where needed. She encourages all patients to keep an eye on their blood pressure and cholesterol levels, to stay active, and to follow up on any concerns they might have. “I think it’s a good time to bring awareness,” Harjai said. “When was the last time I saw my primary care doctor? What has my blood pressure been? What is my cholesterol? Do I have diabetes and not know it? I think it’s really important to follow through.” Harjai explained that she always tries to get a feel for her patients’ lifestyle and family history, both of which can contribute to one’s likelihood of developing heart disease or another heart-related issue. Smoking is a major concern,

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Yesterday Dean Baker asked a good question: why do media outlets keep telling us that it's all but impossible for young Millennials to own a home? It seems that cost-cutting or other measures prevent reporters at CNN and the New York Times from getting the data that the Census Bureau publishes quarterly on homeownership rates ...continue reading "Young people buy a lot of homes"

The man was sentenced to life in prison after entering a guilty plea on Monday.

Mizzou said the new gift more than doubles the Athletics Department's previous record gift, coming in 2012.

If Democrats hang tough, Republican attempts to sabotage the bipartisan immigration bill may yet backfire on the far right.

Stevie Nicks has announced some more tour dates for 2024. The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer just added 12 more shows to her schedule, with new shows happening in Texas,…

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The Signature Members of the Heartland Art Club are exhibiting their work in St. Charles, at the Boyle Family Gallery on the campus of Lindenwood University. Signature Members include artists […]

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ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford followed up Monday, Feb. 5, 2024, with information regarding the shooting of a 13-year-old child on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024, in the 900 block of Highland Avenue. The 13-year-old is still in critical condition, Chief Ford said. "Her family is by her side as they pray for her survival," added the chief. Chief Ford said Alton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division detectives have worked tirelessly since the shooting occurred. "They continue to follow up on active leads," he said. "They will continue to relentlessly pursue justice for the victim and her family. "I have spoken with Alton’s Mayor, David Goins, Madison County’s State Attorney, Tom Haine, several area police chiefs and sheriffs, and community leaders, all of whom have pledged their full support and resources to help us seek justice for the victim and her family. "Based on interactions with the family, I believe they know we are working extremely hard to not only

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Facial recognition may be helping law enforcement catch bad guys, but inherent flaws in these systems ensure it’s only a matter of time before the AI coughs up yet another unforced error. That sort of error rate might be acceptable when the AI is doing nothing more than pitching in to refine Google search results […]

A Jefferson County man is facing sex crime charges for a July 2021 rape.

The girl remains in critical condition as of Monday afternoon.

This handy, pocket-sized recording device fits in your wallet, bag, and purse. It comes with a high-capacity battery that can be charged in under two hours and stores up to 750 hours of audio. With a super-clear audio quality, this recorder offers 24-hour battery life and is equipped with digital noise reduction technology that is […]

I suppose the Senate immigration bill doesn't really matter since Republicans have made it clear they plan to sink it. But there's still the theoretical question of whether Democrats ought to support it. That is, not as a compromise just to get Ukraine aid, but on its own merits. Is the border security part of ...continue reading "How should liberals feel about the border bill?"

Gov. Mike Parson this week committed to sending "additional resources" to Texas' Operation Lone Star.

The secret to the croissant at Comet Bakery (640 West Woodbine, Kirkwood; cometcoffeestl.com) is butter. Not a normal croissant level of butter, but a truly astonishing quantity.

Susan G. Komen is the largest nonprofit funder of breast cancer research outside of the U.S. government.

Review backlog in Missouri prompts another push for legislative fixes to credit for historic building rehabs.

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