Telling stories. Sharing ideas. Healthy advice.

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What is a chemical peel?

What is a chemical peel? Chemical peels have been around for a long time, and if you have thought of trying one, you’ll be surprised.

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Nutrients in foods more beneficial than dietary supplements

The best way to benefit from the nutrients found in foods is to eat them according to a recent study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.

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Don’t ignore the warning signs

Did you receive a lab test result that indicated something was wrong? Common medical conditions can actually be a warning sign.

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Having a voice when disease cuts it short

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month – a time to celebrate speech-language pathologists and the field in which they practice.

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Get out gout

Waking up in the middle of the night with a painful, red, hot and swollen big toe is a common phenomenon for patients suffering from gout.

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Getting a grip on jammed fingers

Athletic or not, most of us have experienced the misfortune of a jammed finger injury – which is actually a finger sprain.

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In honor of brain injury awareness month – what to look for when you hit your head

If you’ve hit your head or could have, it’s important for you to know the signs and symptoms of a traumatic brain injury.

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Midwife means “with woman”

Did you know that the word midwife means literally, “with woman”?  It is a simplified but accurate description of what midwives do every day. 

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Managing arthritis doesn’t have to be a pain

Not every adult will experience arthritis, and there are pain management options for those who do experience either form of the disease.

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Go to sleep, little one

Many people remember the “Back to Sleep” campaign in the 1990s that recommended babies should always sleep on their backs for safety. 

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Statins and other cholesterol medications work best when partnered with healthy lifestyle choices

Your daily physical activity and diet choices play an important role in reducing your risk for heart disease and stroke.

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Celebrating ten years of breast cancer survivors

Every year our clinic staff recognize women and men for their strength and commitment to fight and heal from breast cancer.

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Getting from here to there: updates and resources for child passenger safety

Four out of five car seats are installed incorrectly. Keeping up with the recommendations for child passenger safety can be a challenge.

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Free hernia information session and screening

Abdominal wall hernias occurs when a part of an internal organ breaks through a tear or weak point in the abdominal wall.

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CDC issues guidelines on mild pediatric brain injuries

There is nothing ‘mild’ about a mild traumatic brain injury. This is something we at Hennepin Healthcare have known for years.

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New MRI in the Clinic & Specialty Center is just what the doctor ordered

Something magical happens when medical equipment provides an enhanced experience for the patient and advanced diagnostics for the clinician.

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Why are my allergies so bad?

Ragweed is a weed that grows throughout the country, flowering in mid-August. One plant can release up to a billion pollen grains.

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Don’t be Rip Van Winkle

Was Rip lazy, shiftless, irresponsible or suffering from a sleep disorder? The 300 year old Rip Van Winkle legend describes a sleep episode.

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Jet ski accident leads to unexpected diagnosis

Ricardo Ortiz went jet skiing with his family. It was a sunny summer day. He had an accident and later received an unexpected diagnosis.

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It’s time to trust your gut again

We have all experienced a bad stomach ache. The sensation may have been dull, sharp, or a mixture of both.

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