April 21, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Before you know it, your kids will be out of school for the summer and ready to enjoy the longer days. Without the daily structure of school, it’s common for kids to stay up later and not sleep long enough to make up for it. After a while, the lack … Continued
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 … Continued
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. … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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, … Continued
February 8, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Our hearts work beat by beat, second by second for 24 hours a day, never resting. Over the average lifetime, our hearts beats about 2.5 billion times. Knowing that it’s one of the most vital organs keeping us alive, it’s important to treat it like the precious commodity it is. … Continued
January 29, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Are you among the reported seven out of 10 U.S. adults that wants to quit smoking completely? If so, take a look at this infographic that shows the health benefits of stubbing out your cigarette for the last time.
