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  • Mankato Clinic Offers Mental Health First Aid Training

    September 12, 2018 by Mankato Clinic MANKATO (Sept. 11) — Mental Health First Aid is a national movement to train and empower people to “Be The Difference” in someone’s life. In partnering with the National Council for Behavioral Health, Mankato Clinic is spreading the movement to our community by offering Mental Health First Aid courses. Mental…

  • Stress is Rising for Women, But These Tips Can Help

    August 27, 2018 Pursuing a career and raising a family can be so rewarding. But some days “Having It All” can feel like “Having Too Much.” You get up at 5 a.m. to work out or catch up at home, take care of your kids, work all day, shuttle kids, make dinner, volunteer, go to…

  • This One’s for the Women: Thriving in Your 40s

    August 6, 2018 The 40s are a transitional time for women. The average age of menopause for U.S. women is 51, but many women see signs of perimenopause or pre-menopause in their 40s. You may notice changes in your period — heavier, longer, shorter or irregular. Your hormone levels are beginning to fluctuate. If symptoms…

  • Choose Your Baby’s Provider before You Deliver

    July 30, 2018 by Ben Dexter, MD As a new parent, you will have lots of questions about the way your newborn looks and acts. Your infant’s provider can answer your questions so you can relax and enjoy watching your baby grow. It’s very important to select your newborn’s provider before delivery. You will need to…

  • Top 5 Ways to Prepare for Pregnancy

    July 17, 2018 A healthy lifestyle is the greatest gift you can give your baby! Follow these tips to prepare for pregnancy.  1. Prenatal Vitamins: Begin taking your prenatal vitamins three months before trying to conceive. The multivitamins contain essential nutrients including folic acid to prevent birth defects and iron needed by growing babies. 2.…

  • What Will Your Health Look Like in 10 Years?

    July 11, 2018 by Robert Gazzola, MD At age 73, explorer Will Steger of Minnesota completed a solo 1,000-mile, 72-day trek by ski and canoe in the Canadian Arctic. This isn’t realistic for the vast majority of us, but it’s an inspiring example of how people are staying active and adventurous throughout life. By doing what…

  • Stay in Stride with Proper Foot Care This Summer

    June 19, 2018 by Lynn Gustafson, DPM Summer beckons us to go outside. Going for walks in your neighborhood or our local trails is good for body and soul.  Walking is one of the simplest ways to improve your heart health. According to the American Heart Association, walking at least 30 minutes a day helps reduce…

  • Healthy Summer Eating Is within Your Children’s Reach

    June 5, 2018 by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD Photo by Sara Hughes Summer is an easy time for meal plans to get away from us with impromptu activities, adventures and sports. Having a meal plan is essential and summer is the perfect time to get your kids involved! Own It: Once kiddos are old enough, generally…

  • Mental Health: You Are Not Alone

    May 11, 2018 Mental health affects every aspect of your life: family, relationships, work, school and home. More than 43 million American adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That’s 18 percent of us or 1 in 5 adults. Some may think mental illness is a…

  • Back Pain? Physical Therapy May Be the Answer to Your Discomfort

    March 21, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Do you struggle with back pain, whether chronic or acute? If so, know you’re not alone. In fact, it’s reported that back pain affects eight out of 10 people at some point in their lives. A common misconception for back pain is that it’s something that will never go away,…