On average, women wait seven years from the first time they experience accidental bladder leakage to talk to a doctor! That is seven years of letting your bladder run your life. According to the National Association for Incontinence, 1 in 4 women over the age of 18 experience episodes of leakage. It’s time to work...
With the snow finally melting, we look forward to spring and summer. Follow these guidelines for foot health and buy the best sandals for your feet to avoid blisters, injuries, and infection - and enjoy the better weather ahead!
The rate of influenza is hitting our community hard this week, but no one wants it. To help you and your family avoid getting sick (or spreading the illness), make sure everyone is following these tips. Wash your hands well with soap and water for 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer. Cough/sneeze into your...
By LaNita Mortenson, PT, Therapy Services On average, women wait seven years from the first time they experience accidental bladder leakage to talk to a doctor! That is seven years of letting your bladder run your life. Men and women struggle with bladder leakage or urinary incontinence. While nearly 30% of people report suffering from...
By Celeste Rapp, originally published in the Pope County Tribune Pope County is following Otter Tail County’s lead and is raising the legal purchase age of tobacco [all nicotine products] to 21. Over 20 Minnewaska Area High School students and staff as well as Pope County community members attended the public hearing that was held on...
Diabetes has two main types, Type 1 and Type 2, and they both may cause significant complications without the right care. While being diagnosed with diabetes may seem frightening at first, managing your diabetes properly may help reverse or prevent complications. With appropriate lifestyle changes and expert care from diabetes specialists, you may feel better...
By Thomas Haus, M.D., Family Medicine Getting the flu means putting your life on hold, and missing school or work affects everyone in your family. The best way to protect against influenza is to get an annual flu vaccine. Influenza is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious complications, hospitalization, or even death....
September’s garden harvest – it’s easier this time of year to eat more of those fresh, delicious vegetables. September is also Fruits & Veggies – More Matters Month. Why celebrate something like this? Because 90% of us do not eat the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables we need on a daily basis, even though...
By Joe Schneiderhan, O.D., Optometrist, Glenwood Family Eye Center “Wait 30 minutes before you swim!” Do you remember your mom telling you this after a big meal? Here’s a new piece of advice that is relatively new – “Wait 1-2 hours before you go to bed.” Wait, what? Yes, you read that correctly. Rather, it...
By Laura Huggins, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Do you know what your “normal” is when it comes to your skin? Many of us have freckles, brown spots, and moles, and think nothing of it when a new one appears – especially after spending a lot...
