Remember the green Mr. Yuk sticker? The dangers of poisons today can be less obvious and can appear attractive or even trendy. You may have these in your home.
Category: Healthy Living
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Swing, batter-batter, swing! Sports Helmets and Concussions
By Kelly Shaner, MS, Athletic Trainer (LAT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT), ImPACT Trained Athletic Trainer (ITAT) While there is no “concussion-proof” helmet, wearing a helmet that is sized for your child’s age and is appropriate for his or her sport is essential. It must be well maintained, worn correctly, and certified for use by the...
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Kick-Off Summer Vacation with a 5K
Glacial Ridge Health System’s Scrub Run is a 5K fun run/walk along Lake Minnewaska. The family-friendly event is taking place in person this year on Saturday, June 12 at City Park in Glenwood. As we kick off summer vacation, the Scrub Run theme of “I can and I will” marks the spirit behind the event....
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5 Personal Benefits of Eliminating Clutter in Your Home
All of that "stuff" used to be money. In addition to getting your possessions under control, there are also health benefits to decluttering—from less stress and...
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Exceptional Stroke Care for Rural Communities in Minnesota
Learn about the technology and training that makes better stroke outcomes possible in rural communities. Do you know the acronym B.E.F.A.S.T. to identify signs of a stroke?
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Does Comfort Food Weigh You Down?
It’s easy to turn to comfort food to help cope with the pandemic or the long, dark winter days. If your nutrition has suffered and your wardrobe consists of stretchy pants, maybe it’s time to look at your eating habits.
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45 or older? Embrace the colonoscopy that may save your life.
Colon cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer in the U.S. but can be successfully treated if found early with a colonoscopy. Please don't skip your due date.
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The Wrist: Few Bones—Huge Impact
Such a small area of the body can make a large impact on wrist or hand fractures, injuries from falls, or a condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Learn more - prevention and treatment.
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3 Helpful Tools to Regain Your Mental Health Balance
You have a lot to juggle—your job, kids if you have them, helping your parents and elderly family members—not to mention navigating daily life. It can be a lot!
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Side Effects are Normal and Healthy After COVID-19 Vaccination
by Thomas Haus, M.D., Family Medicine When you realize you don’t feel well after getting the COVID-19 vaccine, tell yourself, “This is a good and healthy response!” Changing your mindset may help get you through a few days of pain and discomfort. Vaccines, including the vaccine created to protect against COVID-19, work by making the...
