Health & Fitness
Local Long Haulers Find Relief in Traditional Chinese Medicine
While no test to diagnose long COVID exists, patients at a Twin Cities natural health clinic are using a combination therapy of ancient tools and modalities to treat mystifying symptoms. Read more
May 11, 2022
New Meal Kit on the Block
Local mom-trepreneur takes the guesswork out of meal prep with her allergy-friendly meal company, Safer Plate. Read more
May 11, 2022
Test Drive: Soaking in a Sound Bath
What do you get when you combine crystal singing bowls, guided meditation, and a room full of women on yoga mats? We found out. Read more
Apr 27, 2022
Exercise Is Medicine for the Brain
Wordle may be a step in the right direction, but did you know that physical fitness can also create new neurons and even restructure the shape of your brain? A local brain health doc explains how a jog or even a plank can stave off gray matter. Read more
Apr 27, 2022
The Parent Trap
Would, or even could, generations of maternal trauma before her be passed down to her own parenting? This south Minneapolis mom is exploring the question while actively trying to change the potential answer. Read more
Apr 21, 2022
The Healing Work of Jeanette Rupert
Meet Jeanette Rupert—the humblest, most self-effacing and immensely consequential person in town. Read more
Apr 14, 2022
How Anxiety Can Present in Tots and Teens
The younger the child, the bigger the feels, says a Twin Cities pediatric expert. Kids are feeling more on edge than usual—learn how to help them navigate the big feelings through diet changes, calming rituals, supplements, and more. Read more
Apr 13, 2022
HealthPartners Seeks 100,000 Volunteers for New DNA Database
The no-cost, voluntary program includes free ancestral analysis. Read more
Apr 7, 2022
2022 Top Doctors, Rising Stars Edition: Care That Transforms Lives
Three local doctors share a drive to innovate and solve complex health issues for their patients and communities. They are among the 2022 Rising Stars, who have been recognized for significant achievements in their first decade as professionals. Read more
Apr 1, 2022
When to See Doctor Who for What
Health care providers for your eyes, teeth, bones, skin, and more reveal the key signs that a specialist will see you now. Read more
Mar 31, 2022
Thr3 Jack’s Ladies Club Comes Out Swinging
Fore! This green club in the North Loop is putting more women on golf courses—a long-overdue change in the field. Read more
Mar 23, 2022
Working in Wellness: The Chinese Herbal Difference
Traditional Chinese Medicine is among the fastest-growing professions in natural health care today. Learn why Northwestern Health Sciences University is working hard to make a discernible difference in the industry with its leading-edge doctorate. Read more
Mar 23, 2022