From May to October are some of the nicest months to be outside in central Minnesota. But it’s also tick season. You may think ticks are just around from Memorial Day to Labor Day, but the season can actually start earlier (and run later) than many realize.
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.
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.
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.
Those with diabetes are twice as likely to experience hearing loss compared to someone of the same age who is not diabetic.
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.
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.
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.
Getting in a car accident can ruin your day. However, the long-term effect of an auto accident on your body extends far beyond the day of the accident.
Your annual physical is a regular check-up to keep an eye on your entire picture of health. Most health insurance plans will fully cover one of these annual visits as a part of your preventative health benefits.