Health & Fitness
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What to Know About Monkeypox in Minnesota
Here’s what you should know about protecting yourself and getting vaccinated in the state. Read more
Aug 9, 2022
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Wear and Tear or an Actual Trauma? A Runner’s Cheat Sheet to Pain
Tis the season for tracing the outdoor trails and with that comes the occasional snap, crackle, pop. A Twin Cities fitness expert decodes the body’s hidden pain messages, from hip to toe and everywhere in between, along with recovery takeaways to hel Read more
Jul 27, 2022
Coming Up for Air: One Woman’s Grief Journey
Coping in the wake of personal loss looks different for everyone. For local trauma psychologist and author Sherry Walling, it was in the act of committing words to paper—and the art of taking flight. “There’s just so much emotion in aerial arts.” Read more
Jul 27, 2022
What LGBTQ Seniors Face in Assisted Living and Care Facilities
Navigating long-term care isn’t easy for anyone, but for LGBTQ Americans, it’s especially challenging. Read more
Jul 24, 2022
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Message in a Bottle: The Effects of Pandemic Drinking
A rising tide of alcohol use, including binge drinking, paired with pandemic stresses led to record levels of patients entering treatment this spring. Local addiction specialists explain. Read more
Jul 13, 2022
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Preparing for Perimenopause: A How-To
Making lifestyle changes in your 30s and 40s can have an ROI on your mind, body, and well-being during this important life transition. Read more
Jul 13, 2022
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Preparing for Perimenopause: A How-To
Making lifestyle changes in your 30s and 40s can have an ROI on your mind, body, and well-being during this important life transition. Read more
Jul 13, 2022
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North Dakota’s Only Abortion Clinic Gets Funds for Minnesota Move
Raising over $775,000 in four days to help it move across state lines, more than 10,000 donors came together to support the Red River Women’s Clinic in Fargo. Read more
Jun 28, 2022
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Gov. Walz Signs Executive Order Protecting Out-of-State Abortion Seekers
Minnesota's politicians react to the Supreme Court's ruling that overturns Roe v. Wade. Read more
Jun 28, 2022
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A Hands-on Approach to Stop the TMJ Pop
Need a tune-up for all that jaw pain? (Join the club!) A Twin Cities chiropractor shares how adjustments can loosen tight muscles and target the joint to keep all that uncomfortable clicking in check—along with some take-home tips. Read more
Jun 22, 2022
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A Tale of Two Births
A mother’s labor and childbirth are as unique as the tiny human she brings into the world. And while no two experiences are alike—from woman to woman, and even birth to birth—the different roads to the destination can contain many overlaps. Read more
Jun 8, 2022
Probation Officer Turned Beauty Exec Empowers Women to Glow and Grow
What does someone with a criminal justice background have to offer the beauty industry? As it turns out, a lot. Esko native Melanie Richards has gone from empowering victims of domestic violence to empowering women to feel and look their best. Read more
May 25, 2022
