October 12, 2021 by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD Back to school means life is even busier than usual. Work, school, sports activities tend to take up any free time. Meal prepping is vital to ensure the foods you find enjoyable and the foods that help your body feel its best are available when it’s time to
October 25, 2021 Entering a store one day, Jaci Sprague of Madison Lake read the sign that said pregnant women could shop as early as 7 a.m. As a young, healthy woman, the sign was an eye opener. Because she was pregnant, she was now in the same high-risk category as seniors for getting severely
November 15, 2021 Jeanne Hume walks 2-3 miles every day while listening to the oldies on her Walkman. Her main walking route is along Parkway in Eagle Lake. Occasionally she walks in Mankato. Even 10 years after her initial breast cancer diagnosis, Jeanne Hume’s voice breaks when she talks about her double mastectomy. In June
November 22, 2021 About eight years ago, Roger Albrecht, 68, of Mankato was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Working with his family physician, Roger was keeping his blood sugar levels stable. As a semi-retired truck driver, Roger’s safety and livelihood depend on keeping his blood sugar in check. Then in 2020, Roger’s HbA1C test
December 2, 2021 by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN Play is a child’s work and vitally important to learning and development. Toys are the tools for the development of play and self-care. The holidays are a good opportunity to equip your child with great options for growth and development. Helping children learn and grow through play is a
December 27, 2021 People who have a primary care provider actually live longer. Research also shows that they are less likely to die from cancer, heart diseases, stroke and other illnesses. Why? Primary care providers catch small health problems before they become serious. What is a primary care provider? A primary care provider, often called
You can take steps to improving your heart health by knowing your risk factors, leading a healthy lifestyle and managing conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
February 10, 2022 In February, our minds turn to love, valentines and matters of the heart! That’s why February is American Heart Month. Take time to understand your risk for heart disease and steps you can take toward heart health. While heart disease is more common as we age, we are seeing heart disease showing
February 28, 2022 By : Faith Ludwigs, APRN, CNP Acne can be tough on teens and impact their confidence. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, research shows that acne can cause adolescents and teenagers to suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self-image, decreased quality of life and a feeling of being all alone. Some
