July 9, 2020 by Amy Deehr, DO According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, routine vaccinations fell during the first half of this year as Americans skipped routine doctor visits due to the pandemic. Lower vaccination rates leave children and communities vulnerable to preventable diseases such as the measles, mumps, chicken pox and whooping cough.
July 23, 2020 by Katie Smentek, MD Wearing a mask properly is a new skill for children to learn. Helping kids learn to wear a mask is like a lot of other things we teach our kids such as brushing their teeth, sitting in a car seat and washing their hands. While many children will not have trouble
September 14, 2020 by Thomas Finn, DO Did you know physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health? In addition to increasing strength, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness, an active lifestyle boosts your energy and endurance, increases your chances of living longer, reduces depression and anxiety, boosts cognition, and improves sleep. Women
October 6, 2020 by Thomas Finn, DO After being sick, we all want to get back in the game. For adults, it may be running a few miles, lifting weights or fitness classes. For our kids, it’s youth and high school sports and dance. Before you get back in the game, medical experts recommend taking some extra
November 3, 2020 Many of us are at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes. Approximately 88 million American adults, more than 1 in 3, have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the vast majority of people with prediabetes – 8 in 10 – don’t know they have it. Prediabetes
January 12, 2021 Get physically active. Shorter days and cold weather make us want to dive into our coach with a cozy blanket. Get moving instead. Moderate physical activity, such as walking, can boost your mood and energy. Here’s why. Your body releases endorphins which can bring you a sense of well-being. Regular exercise, 30 minutes
February 9, 2021 Our feet take us where we want to go. Beckie Swanson learned how true this is when foot pain stood in the way of a career in fitness and an active lifestyle outside the gym. About 10 minutes into teaching her ZUMBA class at Fitness for $10 in Mankato, Beckie Swanson’s right
March 3, 2021 by Kara Sullivan, MD Besides skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Statistics also show colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. It doesn’t have to be. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.
March 31, 2021 by Amy Jo Sorensen, DO Did you cancel your annual check-up in 2020? You’re not alone. And we understand. Your healthcare provider will be happy to see you no matter how long it’s been! You can rest assured that medical clinics have extra precautions in place to ensure patient safety. It’s time to get
