Experiencing hair loss? Donāt panic!
Hair loss can be a devastating experience. Fortunately, for alopecia areata there is a tremendous new and effective treatment.
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Health & Wellness:
Health issues of men, women, and children addressed primarily by the stateās 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.
What are dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?
Individuals with dementia can live meaningful lives with the proper care and support.
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Numbers don’t lie: Get vaccinated to protect your familyĀ
In Minnesota, hospitals endured a surge of RSV and flu cases in November and December last year. During that timeāand also as we enter 2023ā Covid remains a public health threat.
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Snow shoveling can be hazardous to your heart
People who are relatively healthy should note that pushing the snow with a shovel is better physically than lifting and throwing it.
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Damar Hamlinās cardiac arrest during āMonday Night Footballā could be commotio cordisāa heart doctor weighs in
News outlets immediately began speculating that Damar Hamlin may have suffered from commotio cordisāa potentially lethal stoppage of the heart caused by a strong impact to a personās chest.
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Itās OK to aim lower with your new yearās fitness resolutions
If the aim is to build long-term fitness and health, the exercise must be sustainable.
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Community health workers make inroads in MN
Community health workers continue to elevate their role in Minnesota to make sure other health needs were met.
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Traveling while Black, remember to breathe
‘As a Black person traveling, we know that we get treated differently than other people.’
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Stiff-person syndrome can be debilitating
Because this condition is rare, the diagnosis can be isolating.
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Opioid crisis calls for more awareness of risks, alternatives
Thereās another crisis ongoing during the pandemic, and thatās the opioid crisis that continues.
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āSanford Health again pursues U of M Medical Center
‘Big corporations are playing Monopoly with the institutions where we can actually receive health care.’
āSanford Health again pursues U of M Medical Center Read More
Threats to our childrenās mental health are on the rise
Clearly, our children are in the midst of challenging times we have not before experienced.
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Creating a dementia-friendly home
As part of National Alzheimerās Awareness Month, the Alzheimerās Foundation of America (AFA) is offering tips for creating a dementia-friendly home.
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What is prediabetes?
Among those with prediabetes, 80% are not aware of it.Ā
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People in mental health crisis need healthcare pros, not cops
988, like 911, is a newly designed, single, nationwide number that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Diagnosed with sleep apnea and CPAP your chosen therapy?
Your sleep apnea is always with you, and treating it on a nightly basis is the best thing for your long-term health.
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Daily stretching helps maintain healthy muscles
After making sure your muscles are flexible, then we can start building strength.
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Confused about Medicare options? Free event can help clarify
‘Itās 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.’
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Keep kids safe from gun violenceĀ
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.
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Back paināthereās no one solution for relief
The recovery from debilitating back pathology can be complicated and long.
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