Taking Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss? Learn how GLP-1 medications work, common side effects, and how a dietitian can help you reach your goals.
Category: Healthy Living
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When ‘I’m Ready to Go’ May Be a Warning Sign
Learn how to respond when an older adult talks about death, including suicide warning signs, questions to ask, safety steps, and ways to offer support.
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Allergies or a Cold? How to Tell the Difference
Some symptoms overlap, but fever is the giveaway. Learn what points to allergies, what points to a cold, and what helps for each.
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How to Treat a Poison Ivy Rash
A poison ivy rash can show up hours to days after contact and last weeks. Learn how to treat it at home and when to see a provider.
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Sprains and Strains: What Helps and When to Get Checked
Twisted an ankle or pulled a muscle? Learn the difference between sprains and strains, how to treat them at home, and when you may need further care.
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Is My Bug Bite Infected? How to Tell and What to Do
A big, red, swollen bug bite usually isn't infected. Learn how to tell a skin reaction from an infection, when to be seen, and how to calm the itch at home.
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications: Side Effects, Nutrition, and What to Know
Taking Wegovy or Zepbound for weight loss? Learn how GLP-1 medications work, common side effects, and how a dietitian can help you reach your goals.
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Men’s Health Guide
Mens health screenings at Glacial Ridge Health System can detect prostate cancer, skin cancer and other conditions. Download this guide to know when to schedule exams and preventative screenings based on your age and health risks.
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Grill Smart: A Guide to Avoiding Food Poisoning
Grilling season is here, time for a food safety refresher. Clean, separate, cook, chill, and know when to call your doctor.
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12th Annual Scrub Run Raises Over $2000 for Hospice Care
It started with one doctor’s love of staying active. Twelve years later, the GRHS 5K Scrub Run/Walk is still going strong. On Saturday, June 13, nearly 150 runners and walkers, ranging in age from 3 to 75, laced up their shoes and took to the beautiful shoreline of Lake Minnewaska for a morning of movement,...