Blog – Welia Health in East-Central Minnesota

Nov 24 2025

Healthy holiday swaps: Comfort foods with a nutritious twist

The holidays are officially here—along with family traditions and favorite dishes that only come around once a year. If you’re [...]

Nov 24 2025

Family Medicine , Rehabilitation

Arthritis management: tips to keep joints moving

When you have arthritis, the simplest tasks—tying your shoes, climbing stairs, or opening a jar—can be a real pain. The [...]

Nov 24 2025

Surgery

Minimally Invasive vs. Open Surgery: What you should know

Being told you need surgery can stir up all sorts of emotions. It’s natural to feel anxious, relieved, or even [...]

Nov 24 2025

Mental Health

Burnout vs. stress: How to tell the difference

We’ve all had one of those days when it all just piles up. A tight deadline, a night of restless [...]

Oct 29 2025

Nutrition

Are food trackers helpful or harmful?

Our phones can track almost everything—steps, sleep, and even every bite we eat. Food-tracking apps promise to help us eat [...]

Oct 29 2025

Family Medicine

Stay healthy and independent with your Annual Wellness Visit

Getting older has its perks — more time for what you love, cherished family moments, and the wisdom that only [...]

Oct 29 2025

Eye Care

Dry eye: When to see your doctor

Your eyes work hard all day—reading, driving, scrolling, and focusing. But when they start to feel gritty, burn, or water [...]

Oct 29 2025

Women's Health

Breast imaging beyond mammograms

When it comes to catching breast cancer early, the mammogram has been, and remains, a life-saving tool. It’s helped countless [...]

Sep 29 2025

Rehabilitation

Core strength: More than six-pack abs

When most people hear “core strength,” they think of sit-ups or six-pack abs. But your core is much more than [...]

Sep 29 2025

Family Medicine

Flu season is coming. Are you ready?

What feels like a routine winter bug can actually be dangerous, especially for young children, older adults, and people with [...]

Sep 29 2025

Social Services

How to be your own healthcare advocate

Research shows that patients who take an active role in their healthcare have better outcomes, fewer complications, and greater satisfaction [...]

Sep 29 2025

Allergy

A Practical Guide to HEPA Filters

As the days grow shorter and the summer heat gives way to a chill in the air, Minnesotans know what [...]

Sep 05 2025

Wellness

Micro Practices to Benefit our Mental Health

Let’s make them our daily habits! What is a micro practice? Micro practices are brief exercises or actions that can [...]

Aug 22 2025

Wellness

Get Moving!

Simple steps to boost your mobility! What is mobility? Mobility is defined as our ability to move freely and effectively [...]

Aug 20 2025

Eye Care

What does 20/20 vision really mean?

You’ve probably heard people say they have “20/20 vision.” It’s often thought of as the gold standard for good eyesight—and [...]

Aug 20 2025

Parenting

Back-to-school health checklist: What parents should know

The start of a new school year is an exciting time for kids, and parents, too. As you get ready [...]

Aug 20 2025

Emergency

Spotting the signs of a stroke – F.A.S.T.

Strokes are no joke. They are a leading cause of death and serious, long-term disability. Nearly 800,000 Americans experience a [...]

Aug 20 2025

Recipes

Forget Prego! Make Your Own Healthy Tomato Sauce

As our warm Minnesota summer days turn to fall, you can be sure of one thing – an abundance of [...]

Aug 15 2025

Wellness

Gut Health: Why it matters!

Gut health significantly impacts overall health by playing a crucial role in digestion, nutrient absorption, immune system function, and even [...]

Jul 22 2025

Wellness

Hydration hacks when you’re sick of water

Staying hydrated is essential, especially during hot summer days or when you’re under the weather. But let’s be real: sometimes [...]

Jul 22 2025

Birth Center

It’s Hot Out: Can I Give My Baby Water?

As summer temperatures rise, many parents wonder if giving their baby water is a good idea for hydration. While it’s [...]

Jul 22 2025

Family Medicine , Rehabilitation

Cold turkey or quit plan?

Finding your best path to quit smoking Deciding to quit smoking is one of the best choices you can make [...]

Jul 18 2025

Wellness

Functional Foods

How they promote better health and longevity! What are functional foods? Sometimes also called nutraceuticals, functional foods are highly nutritious [...]

Jul 11 2025

Pharmacy

What to look for in a multivitamin: 5 things to consider

Feeling overwhelmed by the vitamin aisle? You’re not alone. While a balanced diet is always the goal, a daily multivitamin [...]

Jul 11 2025

Wellness

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is essential for your overall health and well-being! It plays a crucial role in a variety of bodily functions, [...]

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Healthy holiday swaps: Comfort foods with a nutritious twist

Arthritis management: tips to keep joints moving

Minimally Invasive vs. Open Surgery: What you should know

Burnout vs. stress: How to tell the difference

Are food trackers helpful or harmful?

Stay healthy and independent with your Annual Wellness Visit

Dry eye: When to see your doctor

Breast imaging beyond mammograms

Core strength: More than six-pack abs

Flu season is coming. Are you ready?

How to be your own healthcare advocate

A Practical Guide to HEPA Filters

Micro Practices to Benefit our Mental Health

Get Moving!

What does 20/20 vision really mean?

Back-to-school health checklist: What parents should know

Spotting the signs of a stroke – F.A.S.T.

Forget Prego! Make Your Own Healthy Tomato Sauce

Gut Health: Why it matters!

Hydration hacks when you’re sick of water

It’s Hot Out: Can I Give My Baby Water?

Cold turkey or quit plan?

Functional Foods

What to look for in a multivitamin: 5 things to consider

The Importance of Sleep