Health & Fitness
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Just Wondering: Is a Juice Cleanse Worthy of All the Hype?
As we dump greens and powders into the blender in hopes of shedding those quarantine pounds, we’re wondering: Is a liquid diet really all it's cracked up to be? Read more
Jul 21, 2021
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Just Wondering: At What Age Should I Get the Shingles Vaccine?
I thought shingles only affected older adults, but I've recently heard of people in their 30s and 40s getting severe cases. What's the deal? Read more
Jul 21, 2021
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Is Healthy Eating Too Expensive? You Can't Afford Not to Try.
While many factors contribute to the declining health of Americans, poor nutrition is the primary culprit. Unfortunately, many assume that eating healthy foods is out of reach for them. But is it? Read more
Jul 20, 2021
Test Drive: Barry's
The highly anticipated Barry's Minneapolis opening is finally here. Here's everything you need to know about the infamous "red room" workout. Read more
Jul 20, 2021
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The Hormone-Digestion Connection: From Postpartum to Perimenopause (and Beyond)
We’re only just beginning to understand the role that shifting hormone levels play in the gut health of women. Local experts share what's really bubbling beneath the surface through a whole-body lens—and just how much is in our control. Read more
Jul 7, 2021
Top Doctors: A Legacy of Discovery
Milestones in local medicine for the 25th edition of our annual Top Doctors list. Read more
Jul 1, 2021
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A Place of Pride For Local Trans Youth
A Twin Cities physician's personal experience with identity, compounded with an unmet need in the greater community, laid the impetus for the Gender Health program at Children's Minnesota. Read more
Jun 23, 2021
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Going Natural: How Millennials Are Shaping Health Care’s Future
The largest living generation is no longer reserving conventional care as the first stop in their health journey: “They remember the countless doctor visits and antibiotics of their youth. They just want to get to the root of the problem.” Read more
Jun 23, 2021
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Good Move: A New Fitness Formula
Who says opening a gym requires a brick and mortar stocked with bikes and dumbbells? Twin Cities fitness pros come together to create The Move For Good, a fitness collab for the future. Read more
Jun 23, 2021
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Just Wondering: How Do I Power Nap Like a Pro?
I'd love to work in the occasional afternoon siesta, but how do I know if the #nappinglife is for me? Read more
Jun 22, 2021
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Sneak Peek: Barry’s Comes to the North Loop (at Last)
The West Coast fitness chain with a cult following launches its first Minnesota studio in trendy Nolo. After a string of delays and setbacks, doors finally swing open in July. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
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Just Wondering: How Worried Should I Be About This Sunscreen Carcinogen?
A recent report has spurred headlines around the world, pointing to the discovery of a human carcinogen in chemical sunscreens. Read more
Jun 9, 2021
