Colon cancer is common but preventable. Discover the primary differences between at-home tests and colonoscopies.
Category: Healthy Living
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Arthritis and Cold Weather: What You Need to Know
Does cold weather make arthritis worse? Learn why joint pain flares up in winter and how to manage arthritis symptoms during Minnesota's cold months.
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Sleep: The Secret to Weight Loss and Better Health
Discover the critical connection between quality sleep and weight loss. Learn how better sleep supports metabolism, appetite control, and overall health.
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Pessary for Pelvic Organ Prolapse: Non-Surgical Support for Bladder Leaks and Pelvic Pressure
Non-surgical relief for pelvic organ prolapse and bladder leaks. Learn how a pessary provides internal support, comfort, and improved daily function.
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Take Control of Your Arthritis: Find Relief and Live Pain-Free
Living with arthritis? Learn how to manage joint pain with therapy, medication, and injections — and when robotic-assisted knee replacement may be the next step.
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Strength Training for the Win-Win!
A funny story gives a detailed description of a daily exercise routine of lifting and holding potato bags with both arms—beginning with a five-pound bag in each hand and slowly increasing the size of the potato bags to impressive 100-pound bags over a few weeks. It concludes with, “Now, start adding a potato to each...
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MVP of Heart Health: Cardiac Rehab
Patients are supported by a cardiac rehab team while regaining strength, reducing future risk of heart problems, and improving their overall quality of life.
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Flu or cold? How to Tell the Difference and When to Get Care
Is it a cold or the flu? Learn the difference between symptoms, when to see a doctor, and where to get care in Glenwood, Brooten, and Starbuck.
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Why Having a Family Medicine Provider is Beneficial
Understanding the benefits of having a family medicine doctor or nurse practitioner can help you choose the provider who will best meet your healthcare needs.
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Short-Term Rehab FAQs: Swing Bed Care at Glacial Ridge Hospital
Answers to common questions about Glacial Ridge swing bed care near Alexandria, MN — who qualifies, high-frequency therapy, skilled nursing, and family support.