Do Stress Balls Relieve Stress?
You may find it difficult to believe that a foam “stress ball” could have any impact on your stress. But for some people they can be a great tool.
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What Makes Salads So Healthy?
In 2023 the packaged salad market was a $11.16 billion industry in 2023. It’s widely known that salads are a great choice for a fresh meal. What nutrients and health benefits make salads such a popular choice?
How Does Diabetes Affect Your Heart?
Diabetes and high blood sugar can negatively impact your heart and cardiovascular system. Diet and exercise are very important for managing your risk of heart disease.
How Does Diabetes Affect Feet?
Diabetes can negatively affect many aspects of health including your toes, feet, or legs. An estimated 80% of lower-limb amputations in the United States are the result of diabetes.
How Does Diabetes Affect Hearing?
Those with diabetes are twice as likely to experience hearing loss compared to someone of the same age who is not diabetic.
Thymus Gland: What Does it Do and Why is it Important?
The thymus gland trains a special type of white blood cell, called T-lymphocytes or T-cells for short. These T-cells enter your blood and are dispersed to organs in your lymphatic system (like lymph nodes) where they can be used to fight disease and infection as part of your immune system.
March National Health Observances
March is a busy month for national health observances. Two key organs that are often overlooked, your kidney and your colon, are highlighted this month. It is also National Nutrition Month, which is among the most universally applicable health months all year.
What Should You Do If You Are Injured at Work in Minnesota?
Thousands of Minnesota workers are injured each year while working. Information released by the Minnesota Department of Labor reported that 3.8% of full-time workers experienced an OSHA-recordable injury in 2022.
When Should Kids Have Well-Child Visits?
It is recommended that children receive regular well-child checkups to help parents stay on top of immunizations, health screenings, and a child’s overall picture of health.
February National Health Observances
With Valentine’s Day taking place in February, it makes it even more fitting that it’s heart month! But there are a few more health months observed in February including Low Vision Awareness Month, Cancer Prevention Month, and Children’s Dental Month.