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Apr 22 2026
A mother sitting on the floor comforting her teenage son
Mental Health

Teen Mental Health: Warning Signs Parents Should Know
Important note If your child—or anyone you know—is in crisis right now, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, [...]
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Apr 22 2026
Man climbing a ladder with women standing by
Emergency , Family Medicine

10 ladder safety rules to prevent falls
Spring doesn’t just mean melting snow and the return of the geese—it means “ladder season.” From cleaning out the gutters [...]
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Apr 22 2026
Man with itchy eyes standing among blooming trees
Allergy

Spring allergies—what to expect in Minnesota
If your eyes are already itchy and you’ve gone through half a box of tissues this week, you’re not imagining [...]
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Apr 22 2026
A physical therapist or hand therapist evaluating a patient's wrist
Rehabilitation

When your hands need a hand
Think about the first 30 minutes of your morning. You silence an alarm, turn on a faucet, make yourself breakfast [...]
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Mar 31 2026
Older women getting an annual eye exam and glaucoma screening
Eye Care

Glaucoma screening: Beyond the puff test
Remember that puff test at the eye doctor? The one that makes you flinch every time, no matter how many [...]
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Mar 31 2026
Provider reviewing a list of items with a patient
Family Medicine

Preventive screenings by age: What you need to know
Here’s something most of us know—but don’t always act on: the best time to catch a health problem is before [...]
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Mar 31 2026
Man holding his stomach in discomfort
Family Medicine , Surgery

Digestive symptoms worth paying attention to
Most of us put up with the occasional stomachache. We blame it on what we ate, wait it out, and [...]
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Mar 31 2026
Two forks, one loaded with processed junk food, the other with fruits and vegetables
Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods: What they are and why they matter
Take a quick look in your pantry. Chances are, a good portion of what’s in there falls into a category [...]
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Feb 26 2026
Individual getting their blood pressure checked. Electronic display shows high blood pressure.
Family Medicine

High blood pressure myths: What patients often get wrong
You’ve heard high blood pressure called “the silent killer.” But are you making decisions based on myths? Maybe you’ve stopped [...]
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Feb 26 2026
woman experiencing sudden chest pain and breathing difficulties, clutching her chest and stomach while sitting on a sofa
Family Medicine , Women's Health

Heart attack symptoms in women: Signs many people miss
Picture this: You’ve been feeling unusually tired for days. Your upper back aches. You feel nauseous. Your first thought? Probably [...]
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Feb 26 2026
Doctor in lab coat with stethoscope holding up 10 fingers
Family Medicine

Our Family Medicine Providers’ Top 10 Healthy Habits
If your list of 2026 health goals feels long, intimidating, or already forgotten—we have some good news. According to the [...]
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Jan 29 2026
A mother overseeing her two sons helping to prepare dinner in the kitchen
Nutrition

Meal planning life hacks for busy families
By the time you get home, everyone’s hungry, tired, and asking the same question: What’s for dinner? Between work, school, [...]
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Jan 29 2026
Exhausted young woman. In the foreground is a near empty glass of alcohol and several smashed cigarettes
Wellness

Not too late to reset—How cutting back improves your health
January often brings big resolutions—but lasting health changes usually start much smaller. If cutting back on alcohol or tobacco has [...]
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Jan 29 2026
Senior man standing in front of an open medicine cabinet looking at a prescription bottle
Pharmacy

What’s in your medicine cabinet? Safe storage and expiration checks
When was the last time you looked closely at what’s actually in your medicine cabinet? Most of us don’t think [...]
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Dec 23 2025
Items for illness, tissues, thermometer, cold medicaion, tea, mask
Family Medicine

Cold, Flu, COVID or RSV? Here’s what matters.
If Minnesota winters guarantee anything, it’s snow—and, almost always, sniffles. When you have a cough or sore throat, it’s hard [...]
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Dec 23 2025
Two women chatting over coffee
Mental Health

The health benefits of connection
Why we thrive when we’re not alone The shorter days and colder nights of winter tend to keep us indoors. [...]
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Dec 23 2025
Man sitting at a desk hunching over her laptop
Rehabilitation

Posture: Small changes to reduce back and neck pain
If your back or neck has been feeling tight, stiff, or tired lately, your posture may be part of the [...]
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Dec 23 2025
women sitting in front of an open refrigerator and ice pack on her head
Women's Health

Surprising causes of night sweats in women
Being cozy under your blankets on a cold winter night is one thing. Waking up in a pool of sweat [...]
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Nov 24 2025
Thanksgiving feast with all of the trimmings
Nutrition

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 [...]
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Nov 24 2025
Close up of older woman rubbing painful hands
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 [...]
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Nov 24 2025
Surgeons in the operating room
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 [...]
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Nov 24 2025
Crumpled up post-it that reads BURNOUT and a drawing of a battery on empty
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 [...]
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Oct 29 2025
A smartphone displaying a food tracker
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 [...]
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Oct 29 2025
Senior woman speaking with her doctor in an exam room
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 [...]
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Oct 29 2025
Man holding his eyeglasses and rubbing his eyes
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 [...]
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