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Mar 14 2023
A green shamrock shake topped with whipped cream
Recipes

Shamrock shake with a healthy twist
This Healthy Shamrock Shake recipe is made with eight nutritious ingredients like avocados, spinach, and Greek yogurt and is ready [...]
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Mar 14 2023
Young child sound asleep in bed
Family Medicine , Parenting

Sleep recommendations for kids
Sleep and exercise might be opposite activities, but they’re the same in one important way: getting the recommended amount leads [...]
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Mar 14 2023
Close-up of nurse taking a patient's blood pressure
Family Medicine

When blood pressure is low
Low blood pressure: know the symptoms  Many people have heard of the dangers of high blood pressure or hypertension: stroke, [...]
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Mar 14 2023
Close up of pregnant women holding pills in her hand
Birth Center , Mental Health

Pregnancy and antidepressants
Eating right, taking a prenatal vitamin, exercising regularly, and seeing a Welia Health provider for prenatal care are among the [...]
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Feb 01 2023
Dr. Terry Johnson and his colleagues during training
Emergency , Providers

Reflections on 30 years in medicine
After 33 years of practicing medicine, Dr. Terry Johnson is retiring. It was during his residency at UMD that he… [...]
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Feb 01 2023
Sign that reads, But First Coffee
Nutrition

What are the health benefits of coffee?
It’s hard to imagine, but an estimated 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world, not every year… [...]
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Feb 01 2023
Vitamin D supplements in the shape of the sun
Family Medicine

Vitamin D – sunshine or supplements?
Of all the nutrients our bodies need, vitamin D is the only one produced by sunlight. But what it the… [...]
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Feb 01 2023
One smiling balloon among many frowning balloons
Mental Health

Simple ways to boost your mood
Sometimes in the depths of winter, we need an occasional pick-me-up to get us through the long, cold Minnesota days.… [...]
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Jan 12 2023
Dr. Peter Donner, caring for one of the many babies he delivered in 35 years at Welia Health
Family Medicine , Providers

Saying farewell to this small-town doctor after thirty-five years of practice
In July 2022, Dr. Peter Donner announced he was retiring from Welia Health in February of 2023. As February approaches,… [...]
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Jan 12 2023
Prenatal test performed with ultrasound
Birth Center

A guide to prenatal tests
An important decision facing parents-to-be is whether or not to have prenatal testing conducted before or during pregnancy. For many,… [...]
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Jan 12 2023
Two young boys sitting on a couch playing with mobile devices
Mental Health

Kids and technology – how much screen time is too much?
If you’ve ever plopped a child in front of a television tuned to the Cartoon Network, or handed over your… [...]
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Jan 12 2023
Close-up of women holding her foot
Rehabilitation

A guide to plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is a painful foot condition that develops when repeated activities put a strain on the plantar fascia, a… [...]
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Dec 12 2022
Young woman feeling tired after packing gifts
Mental Health

Prioritizing your mental health through the holidays
While most of us cherish and look forward to holiday gatherings and everything they entail, this season can be difficult… [...]
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Dec 12 2022
Young child getting help blowing nose
Family Medicine

Be mindful of RSV, a contagious respiratory illness
With public health information largely focused on COVID-19, it’s important to keep in mind there are other respiratory viruses that… [...]
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Dec 12 2022
Woman walking outside to get exercise for her joints
Orthopedics

Joint care and treatment options
When you start feeling joint stiffness or pain in your knees or hips, you might think your only option is… [...]
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Dec 12 2022
Food, alcohol left after Christmas holidays and woman with measuring tape standing on scales indoors
Nutrition

Enjoy guilt-free holiday eating
The six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day are a danger zone for the weight-conscious. Around every corner is… [...]
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Oct 03 2022
A adolescent girl staring at her phone
Family Medicine , Mental Health , Parenting

Instagram and girls—Negative effects and ways to temper them
What parents have long suspected, clear and comprehensive research confirms. Social media is taking a toll on adolescent girls. Learn… [...]
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Oct 03 2022
A man driving at night, blurred lights in the distance
Eye Care

Night blindness and driving at night
Many of us take for granted seeing stars on a clear night or walking into a movie theatre or restaurant… [...]
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Oct 03 2022
A man holding his hand steady as he reaches for a glass of water
Rehabilitation

Patient with Parkinson’s Disease learns to be “Big” and “Loud”
More than one million people in the United States are living with PD, with approximately 60,000 Americans are diagnosed each… [...]
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Oct 03 2022
Birthday cake with 53 candles in the foreground and people in the background
Family Medicine

Our aging bodies and what we can do about them
As we age, like it or not, our bodies change. Some of these changes, like the gray hair and wrinkles,… [...]
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Aug 15 2022
Dietician talking to her patient
Nutrition

How can a dietitian help me?
We all know that eating healthy is an essential pillar of good health but often are not clear on what… [...]
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Aug 15 2022
Graphic of a dinner plate, knife and form with a red heart on the plate
Nutrition , Wellness

Cooking for a healthy heart
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. every year? The good news… [...]
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Aug 15 2022
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Wellness

The benefits of letter writing
Letter writing builds purposeful connections. Learn the five reasons to embrace snail mail, get tips to be a better letter… [...]
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Aug 15 2022
Illustration of a beach, flip flips, beach ball and sunscreen
Wellness

Why sunscreen works
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. every year? The good news… [...]
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Aug 15 2022
Woman sleeping under a weighted blanket
Mental Health

Do weighted blankets really work?
The popularity of weighted blankets has grown in recent years due to claims that their therapeutic qualities help ease stress,… [...]
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