This is an update of a previous column providing new information. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers to affect men. In the U.S. this year over 160,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and over 26,000 men will die from prostate cancer. African American men are 65 percent more likely than Caucasian men to be diagnosed with prostate cancer during … [Read more...]
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Five ways to fight fatigue and energize your life
Feeling tired is a common complaint people express. Sometimes, the self-description morphs into “I feel tired all the time,” and experts say that’s when extreme tiredness becomes better known as fatigue. Fatigue, when someone lacks energy and feels exhausted mentally or physically, can negatively impact performance at work, family life, and social relationships. Often it … [Read more...]
Mental Health Month highlights need for crisis services
Crisis services are a critical piece of the mental health system. During Mental Health Month this May, the Department of Human Services (DHS) is highlighting services that get people in crisis the help they need, when they need it. One in five Minnesotans face mental illness each year, and one in 25 people live with a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar … [Read more...]
“Get Lit” aims to give young women an early start at self-care
What greater investment can one make than in the young? “Get Lit & Let Go,” an upcoming event at New Rules, will provide a space for young women, ages 15-18, to learn the importance of self-care in a fun environment. The upcoming daylong event, organized by Shaundelle Darris of HerSilincey and Sierra Carter of The Zen Bin, emphasizes a vital aspect seldom promoted in the … [Read more...]
What is mononucleosis?
Dr. Crutchfield, my nephew was diagnosed with mononucleosis last week. What is it? Mononucleosis (mono) is an infectious disease caused, most commonly, by transmission of the Epstein-Barr virus. It can be caused by other viruses, but that is much less common. The Epstein-Barr virus is a member of the herpes virus family. Mononucleosis is most frequently diagnosed in … [Read more...]