Health & Fitness
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U of M Antiracism Center Will Research Health Disparities Caused by Structural Racism
Thanks to a $5 million donation, the U of M School of Public Health's Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity will study the impact of structural racism on health and healthcare. Read more
Feb 26, 2021
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The Unsung Self-Care Practice for Pandemic Aches and Pains
As a safe, structured outlet for social and physical contact, massage therapy addresses the shadow pandemic rising in the wake of COVID-19: touch starvation. Read more
Feb 24, 2021
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Don't Put Your Health on Hold
From the latest in telehealth to the appointments that can (or can’t!) wait, leading experts in dermatology, orthopedics, OB-GYN, mental health, back and spinal care, and dental answer all our burning questions. Read more
Feb 17, 2021
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Edina, Say Hello to The Bar Method
Opening February 15, it will be Minnesota's only location, adding to the growing hive of boutique gyms in the 50th & France neighborhood. Read more
Feb 10, 2021
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V-Day Gift for Her: Heart Health Awareness
DYK that women's heart health trails way behind men's? The CEO of Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation shares the latest cardio developments, from treatment disparities to broken heart syndrome, coming out of our pioneering health care community. Read more
Feb 10, 2021
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Working in Wellness: The Allure of Acupuncture
Learn why everyone from yoga practitioners to nurses—and even engineers—are turning to this ancient practice as a second career. Read more
Feb 10, 2021
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Why CBD and Pregnancy Don't Mix
Touted as a natural treatment for that trademark first tri nausea, CBD has become increasingly popular among expectant mothers. But a new University of Minnesota study finds potential long-term effects. Read more
Feb 8, 2021
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Sleep Guide: Start Resting Up Right
This—this—is the year you achieve your dreams. Local sleep experts go beyond the basics of sleep hygiene, talk mattress tips and new bed tech, and tackle advancing sleep apnea treatments. Read more
Feb 4, 2021
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What to Know About Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment in Minnesota
The state has recently opened vaccine eligibility to people age 65 and up, educators, and child care workers. But right now, vaccine doses are limited—read here to learn if you can schedule an appointment. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
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Addressing COVID-19 Vaccine Misconceptions
Last year, the WHO characterized misinformation as an "infodemic," its pervasiveness only second to coronavirus. University of Minnesota experts help inoculate against the spread of common vaccine myths as immunization ramps up. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
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A Naturopathic Guide to Vitamins and Supplements
Staying healthy is a 24/7 job for your immune system. But it can’t go at it alone. From adding a splash of rainbow to your grocery cart to shopping for doc-approved supplements, here’s how to start healing from the inside out. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
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Going Natural: Pandemic Beauty Hacks
We tapped local self care experts for the lowdown on detox dos and don'ts. Turns out 2021 is the year to ditch the heat, skip the nail polish, switch deodorant, and nourish your tresses. Read more
Jan 27, 2021
