Jamie Korf is a deputy editor for Studio MSP at Mpls.St.Paul Magazine.
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How Minnesota Is Tackling Teen Mental Health
The demands of an always-on world have taken a toll on teen mental health. With growing rates of anxiety, addiction, depression, and suicide, what are local health experts doing to help kids win this battle? Read more
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Just Wondering: How Long Before Bedtime Should I Quit Caffeine?
And what else can I do to get better sleep? Read more
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Change to Chill
Local students take action to ease school stress. Read more
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Virginia Piper Cancer Institute
World-class care in our own backyard. Read more
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Are Two Doctors Better Than One?
Research shows that a vast majority of women rely on their OB/GYN for primary care needs. But as they age, their health needs change—and so should their annual visits. Read more
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Your Frenemy, the Foam Roller: A User's Guide
Twin Cities fitness expert says leave the “no pain, no gain” adage for the weight room. Read more
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Everything You Need to Know About Sleep
From finding your circadian rhythm to key insights on the ever-changing mattress market, Twin Cities sleep experts share how to take back your night. Read more
Get to Know the Property Brothers
Catch Drew and Jonathan Scott, hosts of HGTV’s Property Brothers, at the Home + Garden Show's Main Stage on February 23. Read more
Cupping Therapy: Your Top Ten Questions, Answered
What does it treat? Is it safe? Does it hurt? We went straight to the source to break down the basics of this skin-suctioning therapy—and why it’s more than a buzzy wellness trend. Read more
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Learn to Dance Like You're In a Dessa Video
The lyrical virtuoso of rap filmed her music video “Half of You” With YWCA’s World Dance instructor Mehdi. Join him and Mpls.St.Paul Magazine for Underground Fit Club this Saturday! Read more
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Probiotics and Antibiotics: What You Need to Know
One wipes out all the illness-causing bacteria, the other replenishes what’s been destroyed—right? Not quite, says a Twin Cities nutritionist: their relationship isn’t as black-and-white as their prefixes suggest. Read more
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Carved in Stone: A Q&A with Jeff Devlin of 'Stone House Revival'
He wasn’t a history buff growing up, but a love for working with his hands (and Saturday mornings spent watching 'This Old House!') changed all that. In DIY Network's 'Stone House Revival,' host Jeff Devlin makes his mark on the love-worn buildings o Read more
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A Sit-Down with Kevin O'Connor of 'This Old House'
Before 'House Hunters,' before Chip and Joanna, and way, way, way before the days of Pinterest was the original (on-screen) how-to manual for homeowners everywhere. Read more
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Test Drive: Kickstarting the Year With Muay Thai
You don’t need to be an MMA fighter to reap the mind-body benefits of this combat sport. Read more
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The State of Winter Getaways: Mini Minnesota Itineraries
From a snowshoe trek under the full moon to a hot air balloon ride over the glittering bluffs, these mini itineraries will help fight the call of cabin fever in the season we do best. Read more
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Leaning (Back) In: How Minnesota is Bridging the Resume Gap
A handful of companies in the Twin Cities are offering “returnships” as a chance for women returning to the workforce to refresh their skills, learn newer technologies, and network with new contacts—all while getting paid. Read more
It’s Cool to Work Out in the Cold
When the color-drenched leaves give way to the white stuff, we make like a bear and hunker down indoors. But what if we’re missing out on some of the best running experiences of the year? Read more
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10 Winter Wellness Tips
From healing green broth to Chinese Herbs, find your happy (and healthy) place when winter fastens its grip. Read more
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Five Post-Marathon Pro Tips
On your mark, get set, go get a massage. Read more
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Fall Fashion Thrifts and Threads
Leaves are falling, pumpkin spice is calling, and as we give our closet the ole’ up-down, we’re itching to refresh our style for the cooler months ahead. Read more
