The Minnesota Department of Health warns about the rise in congenital syphilis and recommends that all pregnancies be screened at least three times.
Health + Wellness
Find stories and resources by some of the state’s top Black physicians that aim to address current disparities in prevention and treatment within our communities.
Women and minorities bear the brunt of medical misdiagnosis
‘Racial bias is baked into our culture. It’s important for all of us to start recognizing that.’
Beat winter fatigue: 8 activities to put some spring in your step
Staying physically active during the winter months provides many health benefits and can boost your mood.
3 easy football cookie recipes
Enjoy football season with your kids by making chocolate sugar cookies, gingerbread footballs and more.
Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic expands trauma-informed careÂ
Over the last two and a half years, Hennepin Healthcare’s East Lake Clinic has worked to create a roadmap for trauma-informed care.
A parent’s role in sibling rivalry: here’s how to handle it
Parents can help foster a positive and fulfilling sibling relationship by understanding the causes of sibling rivalry and more.
6 healthy brown bag lunches that save time and money
With a little prep ahead of time, you can pack healthy and inexpensive lunches that will leave you feeling full and focused all afternoon.
Health coach focuses on women seeking to improve well-being with plant-based diet
Ki Beasley, a certified health coach, is helping other women make lifestyle changes to better their health in 2024 by offering a free initial consultation and an eight-week program that includes one-on-one coaching sessions and personalized goal setting.
Winter weather crafts: 8 DIY snowmen your kids will love
Embrace the cold winter weather with these eight fun snowman crafts.
Acne: understanding types, triggers, and effective management solutions
Acne is a common skin condition that can be effectively managed with self-care practices, over-the-counter medications, and, if necessary, professional medical treatment.
Here are 10 important checks to broaden your health aspirations
The start of a new year is always a great time to reflect on our health and overall well-being.
Relax your mind and body before bedtime with these techniques
Despite the pandemic, anxiety and depression can be debilitating, affecting your sleep and inner peace.
Skip delivery and make pizza at home in 5 easy steps
Making homemade pizza as a family is a delicious and economical meal.
Many people of color worry good health care is tied to their appearance
A new survey of nearly 6,300 patients found that 55% of Black adults, 4 in 10 Asian patients, and nearly half of American Indian, Alaska Native, and Hispanic patients feel they have to be careful about their appearance to be treated fairly.
5 exercise routines to do on your lunch break
Midday exercise breaks can provide the same benefits as one longer session, and can be done in a variety of ways, including yoga, park circuits, brisk walks, boxing, or cardio intervals.
How to make trips enjoyable for both parents and kids
Involve your kids in the planning process, choose family-friendly destinations and activities, create an accommodating itinerary.
Save A Life Stations aim to prevent opioid overdoses in public spaces
Two local friends, Jim Barrett and Andrew Kamin-Lyndgaard, have created Save A Life Stations to help prevent overdose deaths.
Keep the kids entertained with these story apps for kids
Short story apps offer a variety of options for parents to keep their kids entertained and engaged this summer, and can be used to read on their own or together as a family.
Tips for managing the holiday blues
‘With the change in season and the weather, be aware of how you feel when the days start getting shorter, darker, colder. It can take a toll.’
Harm reduction and drug use in Black communities
Experts discussed solutions to the opioid epidemic at a recent town hall hosted by HueMan Partnership.
