Holidays Made Happier and Healthier

Holidays Made Happier and Healthier

With the holiday season upon us, it’s the perfect time to add a healthy twist to your family traditions. Here are 5 ways to create new experiences that make your holidays more memorable and joyful! 1. Crafts – Look What I Made! Plan a craft day. Crafts are a...
Hayden Ekern Makes the Move from QB to Coach

Hayden Ekern Makes the Move from QB to Coach

Expert Advice from Allison Petzel, PT, DPT: Physical Therapy for Athletes From 2021-24, Hayden Ekern led Minnesota State University-Mankato as a standout quarterback. Football taught him life lessons in adversity, resilience and perseverance. When he got knocked down,...
Laura’s Kitchen: Lasagna Spaghetti Squash

Laura’s Kitchen: Lasagna Spaghetti Squash

With fall upon us, now is a great time to experiment with the many varieties of squash! Spaghetti Squash offers a mild flavor and separates into spaghetti-like strands when cooked. When roasted and shredded into strands, it can be used as a pasta substitute and tossed...
Embrace your natural skin tone

Embrace your natural skin tone

As spring break and proms approach, many young women turn to tanning beds to achieve a bronzed look. However, tanning beds carry risks of premature aging and skin cancer. As a dermatology provider, I encourage girls and women of all ages to prioritize their long-term...
Regular check-ups help children thrive

Regular check-ups help children thrive

Regular check-ups, also called well-child visits, play an important role in your child’s health. In these visits, your healthcare team measures growth and development, protects children from disease, and answers your questions. After all, every stage and age...

Treat your feet right!

A bunion is a bump on the joint at the base of the big toe. This is your metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. The bump or bunion forms when the big toe joint moves out of place. Then the toe bends toward the other toes. Untreated, the bunion and joint can be painful,...