Health & Fitness
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All Together Better
Meet three families who got a new chance at life and the caring hands at Children’s Minnesota that helped them get there. Plus, how the state's largest pediatric health care organization has leaned into its mission in these changing times. Read more
Aug 1, 2020
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How One Twin Cities Gym Is Clearing the Air
Cleaning the only surface we can’t see—the air—St. Paul’s Defining You Pilates & Fitness is the first fitness studio to install Iso-Aire, a medical-grade air filtration system born in Minnesota. Read more
Jul 22, 2020
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Top Doctors Special Report: Pivoting in a Pandemic
Meet local doctors researching new treatments and vaccines and innovating care strategies in real time to combat COVID-19. Then check out our extensive 2020 Top Doctors list. Read more
Jul 22, 2020
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Just Wondering: Am I Allergic to My Air Conditioning?
We've all been blasting the AC like nobody's business. Is it possible to be allergic to the AC? And what can I do to lessen my summertime sniffles? Read more
Jul 22, 2020
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The Chinese Medicine Body Clock: Optimize Your Sleep, Meals, & Mood
DYK that the health of your internal organs drives everything from energy levels and emotions to the quality of your sleep? Read more
Jul 22, 2020
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Mike Osterholm's Last Stand
Minnesota’s homegrown epidemiologist has spent a lifetime preparing for this pandemic. Can he rise above the chaos to be heard? Read more
Jul 19, 2020
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How “Mommy Juice” Culture Gives Rise to Alcohol Normalization
From Facebook wine mom memes to coping-with-pandemic Zoom happy hours, it can feel like daily drinking is the norm and a natural part of everyone’s lifestyle. But there’s a dark side to the apparent fun—and it comes to the detriment of women. Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Just Wondering: Is My Mask Making Me Break Out?
Those newfound pimples around my mouth—are they from my face mask? How do I stop the breakouts without foregoing a mask? Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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How One Twin Cities Natural Health Clinic Made its COVID Pivot
Before it reopened its Bloomington clinic, Northwestern Health Sciences University was faced with a fresh challenge for providers: delivering care without its signature in-person touch. Read more
Jul 8, 2020
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Black and Native American Youth More Likely to Experience Family Death, Lower Graduation Rates
Conducted by the University of Minnesota, a new study finds that Black and Native American students are two to three times more likely to experience the death of a close family member, leading to lower college graduation rates. Read more
Jul 6, 2020
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Test Drive: First Time Waterskiing
Our license plates should say land of 10,000 opportunities to waterski. But what if you didn’t grow up skiing? What then? Read more
Jun 24, 2020
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The Truth About Lower Back Pain
Working from home can usually lead to a sedentary lifestyle—and our backs are taking the brunt of it. Local pain experts shed light on the prevalence of lower back pain, when an X-ray is necessary, and commonly prescribed stretches for relief. Read more
Jun 24, 2020
