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  • Get Active, Feel Good, Live Healthy

    September 14, 2020 by Thomas Finn, DO Did you know physical activity is one of the best things you can do for your health? In addition to increasing strength, mobility, and cardiovascular fitness, an active lifestyle boosts your energy and endurance, increases your chances of living longer, reduces depression and anxiety, boosts cognition, and improves sleep. Women…

  • When Is It Safe to Return to Sports After a COVID-19 Infection?

    October 6, 2020 by Thomas Finn, DO After being sick, we all want to get back in the game. For adults, it may be running a few miles, lifting weights or fitness classes. For our kids, it’s youth and high school sports and dance.  Before you get back in the game, medical experts recommend taking some extra…

  • You Can Lower Your Risk for Diabetes

    November 3, 2020 Many of us are at a higher risk for type 2 diabetes. Approximately 88 million American adults, more than 1 in 3, have prediabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And the vast majority of people with prediabetes – 8 in 10 – don’t know they have it. Prediabetes…

  • Top 5 Tips to Take on Winter

    January 12, 2021 Get physically active. Shorter days and cold weather make us want to dive into our coach with a cozy blanket. Get moving instead. Moderate physical activity, such as walking, can boost your mood and energy. Here’s why. Your body releases endorphins which can bring you a sense of well-being. Regular exercise, 30 minutes…

  • With Happy Feet, Beckie Swanson Pursued Her Passion

    February 9, 2021 Our feet take us where we want to go. Beckie Swanson learned how true this is when foot pain stood in the way of a career in fitness and an active lifestyle outside the gym. About 10 minutes into teaching her ZUMBA class at Fitness for $10 in Mankato, Beckie Swanson’s right…

  • Check Your Rear: Colon Cancer Screening Saves Lives

    March 3, 2021 by Kara Sullivan, MD Besides skin cancer, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in men and women in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Statistics also show colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths. It doesn’t have to be. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.…

  • Are You Due for Your Well Woman Visit?

    March 31, 2021 by Amy Jo Sorensen, DO Did you cancel your annual check-up in 2020? You’re not alone. And we understand. Your healthcare provider will be happy to see you no matter how long it’s been! You can rest assured that medical clinics have extra precautions in place to ensure patient safety. It’s time to get…

  • Roger Makes Progress One Step, One Smile at a Time

    April 27, 2021 When Roger Albrecht, 3, comes to Mankato Clinic Pediatric Therapy Services twice a week, he has big smiles for the staff. His speech language pathologist sits on a kid-size chair at Roger’s level as they work with flash cards to help Roger choose between eating Cheerios or blowing bubbles. Roger may be…

  • Mental Health First Aid: You Can Be the Difference

    May 10, 2021 Sara Palmer received a call from daughter who was away at college. Her daughter was depressed and in the midst of a mental health crisis. Sara was able to calm her down, get to the heart of the problem and connect her with the professional help her daughter needed to treat her…

  • Take it from a COVID-19 Long Hauler: Get the Vaccine

    May 14, 2021 When Jeff Ford of Saint Peter got COVID-19 in October 2020, he didn’t expect symptoms to linger for 6 months and counting. Headaches and fatigue have kept him company for months. That’s why he is encouraging others to get the COVID-19 vaccine. “Get the vaccine. Don’t let it impact you. I’m not…