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Health & Wellness

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A Daily Dose of Nature Heals the Soul

Research and local therapists show just how important spending time outdoors is for a person’s well-being.   Have you ever felt your mind clear when taking a walk...

COG Pain Center

Columbia Orthopaedic Group’s new Pain Management Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting and remarks from COG officials on Wednesday, September 9. The Pain Center, part of the...

The Sound of Stillness

Through gongs, singing bowls, and guided breathwork, a local studio explores how vibration and intention can help reset the nervous system.   In certain pockets of Columbia, you...

Beware the Bugs That Can Really Bug You

Suzanne Rothwell, associate vice president for advancement at Columbia College, knew something was wrong when she noticed that she had an itchy rash on her legs that wouldn’t...

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Making Laps

Most Columbians know the Columbia Mall as a place that comes alive at 11 a.m., a hub for window shoppers, food‑court regulars, and determined bar gain hunters. But...

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Free Mental Health Services Now Available for Some Children, Adults

Free mental health services for qualified children and adults in mid-Missouri are now available through Lutheran Family and Children’s Services. The initiative, which was made possible through funding...

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Champion for Public Health

When Kari Utterback stepped into her leadership role as the human services manager for the Columbia-Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services in June 2024, she...

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Coming Soon

Driving past the future site of North Village Park, you wouldn’t think much of it. It looks more like a vacant lot rather than the blank canvas of...

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Walk This Way

There’s no doubt that many people are wedded to their private vehicles. Freedom, independence, and exploration are some of the reasons for our love affair with the automobile.   ...

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Where History and Community Converge

Nestled into the heart of downtown Columbia, the Armory’s meticulously maintained historical façade gives little hint to what it houses. Inside the Art Deco building is an essential...