The first week of June is National Migraine Awareness Week and an opportunity to recognize a neurological disease that may have more crippling effects than many realize. Though some may dismiss migraines as simply headaches, the reality is they are much more. We all know someone that suffers from migraines 12% of the population suffers […]
With strokes, how fast you react can make a big difference in the outcome of this scary incident. The National Stroke Association says nearly 2 million brain cells are lost each minute that a stroke remains untreated. A stroke can happen to anyone, at any age. According to the American Stroke Association, strokes occur “by […]
At the start of 2020 large food manufacturers were required to have updated nutrition fact labels found on their packages. Smaller manufactures have until January 1, 2021 to make this change. With the label appearing on the packages of most all foods for the last 25 years, there is no doubt the label is among […]
Mental health issues are something many of us will deal with at some point in our lives, with Mental Health America stating that 1 in 5 adults will experience mental illness during their lifetime. This is why May’s Mental Health Awareness Month is so important in shining a spotlight on the mental health issues that […]
You may have seen the recent article in the New York Times that pinned St. Cloud as the top city in the United States for daily growth rate of COVID-19 cases. The jump in cases in the St. Cloud area each day is increasing at a faster pace than any other city in the country. […]
A strong immune system can help your body fight infection and keep you healthy. Last month we discussed some supplements that could help with this, and now it’s time to look at some lifestyle changes (pat yourself on the back if you’re already doing some of these). Eat a diet high in fruits and vegetables […]
A few weeks ago we discussed what we have been doing to stay active while the gyms have been closed. With these closures still on-going, the importance of staying active at this time continues to be critical for your health. Why are we at risk? The American Heart Association calls it the “COVID 19” (a […]
Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but this year it seems particularly important. Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and positive life. What does stress mean to you? We all experience stress – […]
It has been well-publicized that the N95 mask commonly used by healthcare professionals is in short supply. With the CDCs recent recommendation that Americans should wear a scarf or cloth mask in busy public places, it raises the question of just how effective these cloth masks are. In short, anything is better than nothing. While […]
We are all engaged in a battle against COVID-19. This means washing our hands more, getting enough sleep, and staying active, among other things. Dr. Milbauer shared with us some supplements that can give you a boost to help improve your odds against COVID-19. Supplements can play an important role in filling in gaps in […]