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.
Are you among the 33 million Americans with food allergies? That’s about 1 in 10 adults and 1 in 13 children.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a surprisingly common stomach disorder that is diagnosed in 1 in 20 Americans. Yet as much as 15% of the United States population is estimated to have IBS, but many are not diagnosed.
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.
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?
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.
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.