Winter Skin Care for Your Dry Hands

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One of the most inconvenient things about winters in Minnesota is the dry skin that is brought upon by the cool weather. That rough feeling and eventual cracking of your skin is not just a nuisance, it’s also a health risk as it leaves your body open to infection.

What is the Difference Between Good and Bad Carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are a necessary staple of your diet to help provide energy to cells in your body. Despite this necessity, high carbohydrate intake has been connected to obesity and type 2 diabetes. Too much consumption of anything can always be a problem, but for carbohydrates, the type of carbohydrate can make a big difference.

Pancreatic Cancer Month: Know the Risk Factors

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November is pancreatic cancer month, a type of cancer that accounts for 3% of all cancer diagnoses and over 60,000 cases this year alone. Being aware of the symptoms is crucial to early diagnosis.

How Allergies Affect Your Ears, Nose, Throat, and Eyes

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If you have allergies, the changing of the seasons can be a difficult time of the year for you. The CDC estimates some 50 million people have allergies. Some of these allergies can even develop in adulthood, or change throughout your life.

Why Do Your Hands Wrinkle In Water?

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When you are swimming or sitting in the bathtub for an extended period of time you may notice your hands and feet start to wrinkle. Some people say their hands are “turning into raisins” when this happens.

This change in the texture of your hands is an evolutionary response that humans have that serves to improve your grip. The ridges that are created in your skin can improve your body’s ability to hold or grip things while submerged in water.

Why Do Men Go Bald?

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We all have men in our lives that suffer from hair loss – maybe that person is you! The good news is […]