Antibiotic resistance called ‘urgent public health issue’
State health officials have joined their counterparts at the Centers for Disease Control...
Read moreLaughing to keep from crying
Have you ever wondered why someone is always playing around? You know, someone who never seems to be serious about...
Read moreMinnesota joins national observance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day
Governor Mark Dayton has declared Sept. 22 as Falls Prevention Awareness Day in...
Read moreFlu Fighter Clinics begin Sept. 19
Flu vaccinations offered at all Minnesota Lunds & Byerly’s stores Flu season is returning to the Northern Hemisphere. It won’t...
Read moreAre all males destined to become grumpy old men?
By Alyse M. Hamilton, MD The short answer to the question, “Are all men...
Read moreXcel Energy Foundation awards education grant to BDPA youth tech programs
On behalf of the Xcel Energy Foundation, Marsha Connor, communications consultant-web, Xcel Energy, recently presented a $5,000 educational grant...
Read moreGet ready to vote Nov. 5
The City of Minneapolis is gearing up for the Nov. 5 municipal election, which will be the city’s second election...
Read moreThe Good Wife Works – Rappers bite, but is it right?
I vow never to go back to a Spoken Word event again. The “n” word, H. Colbert wrote, “Is the...
Read moreWhat is depression?
By Dr. Dionne Hart, MD The brain is vital to thinking, personality, mood, and daily...
Read moreMNsure opens Consumer Contact Center
MNsure’s executive director, April Todd-Malmlov, has announced the opening of MNsure’s customer Contact Center, which will provide support for Minnesotans...
Read moreMore surprising pregnancy facts: body changes beyond your tummy
Conclusion of a two-part column Last week’s column described some changes during pregnancy...
Read moreEven death speaks to us if we know how to listen
Last year several people came to me for cultural coaching. They made a deep impression on me. I was able...
Read moreLittle Black girls need daddies, too
As the emotional impact of the George Zimmerman murder acquittal begins to settle, the focus has once again returned to...
Read moreCreating a stand-out work portfolio
A portfolio with real examples of your work communicates more than just the quality of your work. It demonstrates your...
Read moreSurprising pregnancy facts: body changes beyond your tummy
You expect your abdomen to grow during pregnancy — and perhaps your breasts, too — but the following physical...
Read moreAugust is Emotional Wellbeing Month
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has created many national programs to improve the health and wellness...
Read moreSistah Owned Hauls: tresses and bling
Being on a natural hair journey has allowed many women to take an amazing path on their self-exploration...
Read moreWhat is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
By Dr. Inell Rosario, M.D. Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition in which,...
Read moreRep. Moran selected for Henry Toll Fellowship
Rena MoranMSR file photo State Rep. Rena Moran (DFL-St. Paul) has been selected as one of 48 state policymakers...
Read moreThe Good Wife Works – The other woman
Tonya (not her real name) didn’t think of herself as a jealous woman. In fact, she remembered...
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