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Health & Wellness

Health & Wellness:
Health issues of men, women, and children addressed primarily by the state’s leading African American medical professionals, including Dr. Charles Crutchfield III MD, Dr. Deirdre Golden, Brandon Jones and many more. Our coverage includes ways to address current disparities in prevention and treatment and available resources of potential value to our readers.

Health & Wellness

Experiencing hair loss? Don’t panic!

January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 - by Charles Crutchfield III MD - 1 Comment

Hair loss can be a devastating experience. Fortunately, for alopecia areata there is a tremendous new and effective treatment.

Experiencing hair loss? Don’t panic! Read More
Featured / Health & Wellness

What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?

January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 - by Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD and Nathan Keller, B.A. - 6 Comments.

Individuals with dementia can live meaningful lives with the proper care and support.

What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease? Read More
Health & Wellness

Numbers don’t lie: Get vaccinated to protect your familyĀ 

January 13, 2023January 13, 2023 - by Dr. Andrew Kiragu - Leave a Comment

In Minnesota, hospitals endured a surge of RSV and flu cases in November and December last year. During that time—and also as we enter 2023— Covid remains a public health threat.

Numbers don’t lie: Get vaccinated to protect your familyĀ  Read More
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Featured / Health & Wellness

Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

People who are relatively healthy should note that pushing the snow with a shovel is better physically than lifting and throwing it.

Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart Read More
Featured / Health & Wellness

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ā€˜Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis—a heart doctor weighs in

January 3, 2023January 3, 2023 - by Wendy Tzou - 2 Comments.

News outlets immediately began speculating that Damar Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordis—a potentially lethal stoppage of the heart caused by a strong impact to a person’s chest.

Damar Hamlin’s cardiac arrest during ā€˜Monday Night Football’ could be commotio cordis—a heart doctor weighs in Read More
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Featured / Health & Wellness

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s fitness resolutions

January 2, 2023January 2, 2023 - by Ken Nosaka - Leave a Comment

If the aim is to build long-term fitness and health, the exercise must be sustainable.

It’s OK to aim lower with your new year’s fitness resolutions Read More
Health & Wellness

Community health workers make inroads in MN

December 29, 2022December 29, 2022 - by Mike Moen - Leave a Comment

Community health workers continue to elevate their role in Minnesota to make sure other health needs were met.

Community health workers make inroads in MN Read More
Health & Wellness

Traveling while Black, remember to breathe

December 22, 2022December 23, 2022 - by Charles Hallman - Leave a Comment

‘As a Black person traveling, we know that we get treated differently than other people.’

Traveling while Black, remember to breathe Read More
Health & Wellness

Stiff-person syndrome can be debilitating

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 - by Dr. Dionne Hart - Leave a Comment

Because this condition is rare, the diagnosis can be isolating.

Stiff-person syndrome can be debilitating Read More
Health & Wellness

Opioid crisis calls for more awareness of risks, alternatives

December 15, 2022December 16, 2022 - by Sean J. Ennevor, M.D. - Leave a Comment

There’s another crisis ongoing during the pandemic, and that’s the opioid crisis that continues.

Opioid crisis calls for more awareness of risks, alternatives Read More
Health & Wellness

​Sanford Health again pursues U of M Medical Center

December 9, 2022December 12, 2022 - by David Hamlar MD, DDS - 2 Comments.

‘Big corporations are playing Monopoly with the institutions where we can actually receive health care.’

​Sanford Health again pursues U of M Medical Center Read More
Health & Wellness

Threats to our children’s mental health are on the rise

December 1, 2022December 2, 2022 - by Dr. Nathan Chomilo - Leave a Comment

Clearly, our children are in the midst of challenging times we have not before experienced.

Threats to our children’s mental health are on the rise Read More
Health & Wellness

Creating a dementia-friendly home

November 25, 2022November 25, 2022 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

As part of National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips for creating a dementia-friendly home.

Creating a dementia-friendly home Read More
Health & Wellness

What is prediabetes?

November 16, 2022November 16, 2022 - by Charles E. Crutchfield III, MD and Celine Sabbagh - Leave a Comment

Among those with prediabetes, 80% are not aware of it.Ā 

What is prediabetes? Read More
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Health & Wellness

People in mental health crisis need healthcare pros, not cops

November 10, 2022November 11, 2022 - by Dr. Dionne Hart - Leave a Comment

988, like 911, is a newly designed, single, nationwide number that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

People in mental health crisis need healthcare pros, not cops Read More
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Health & Wellness

Diagnosed with sleep apnea and CPAP your chosen therapy?

November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 - by Dr. Inell Rosario - Leave a Comment

Your sleep apnea is always with you, and treating it on a nightly basis is the best thing for your long-term health.

Diagnosed with sleep apnea and CPAP your chosen therapy? Read More
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Health & Wellness

Daily stretching helps maintain healthy muscles

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 - by Zeke J. McKinney, MD, MHI, MPH - Leave a Comment

After making sure your muscles are flexible, then we can start building strength.

Daily stretching helps maintain healthy muscles Read More
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Health & Wellness

Confused about Medicare options? Free event can help clarify

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 - by MSR News Online - Leave a Comment

‘It’s crucial for the community to learn how to cost-compare Medicare plans. Middle to high-income consumers do this all the time and they pay less.’

Confused about Medicare options? Free event can help clarify Read More
Health & Wellness

Keep kids safe from gun violenceĀ 

October 19, 2022October 19, 2022 - by Andrew Kiragu, MD and Marc Gorelick, MD

To address the public health crisis caused by guns, a diverse group of community members, organizations, and health systems are joining together to host a community resources and gun buyback event.

Keep kids safe from gun violenceĀ  Read More
Health & Wellness

Back pain—there’s no one solution for relief

October 12, 2022October 12, 2022 - by Sean J. Ennevor, MD

The recovery from debilitating back pathology can be complicated and long.

Back pain—there’s no one solution for relief Read More

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