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June is Men’s Health Month
Dr. Peller Strongly encourages men to come in for routine check-ups to prevent basic health problems and to help men stay healthy.
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Lawn Mowing Tips to Ease Allergies
Mowing the lawn and the smell of fresh-cut grass are signs of summer. They are also very common allergy triggers.
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Chicken and Veggie Pad Thai Is a Go-To Meal
This is one of my favorite weekday go-to meals. This balanced recipe is easy to make, full of flavor and jam-packed with nutrients. It is also great reheated for leftovers. This Chicken and Vegetable Pad Thai is a simple, yet healthier version of a classic take-out favorite. It can also easily be made vegan by…
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Exercise Helps Us Live Life to the Fullest
As a physical therapist, my older adult patients consistently tell me that they can’t do a specific activity or exercise because they are “too old.” Our society tends to equate old age with being slow, fragile, and weak. This mindset needs to change in order for older adults to live the fulfilling life they want.…
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Book Nook: ‘Dragons Love Tacos’
What happens when you plan a taco party for dragons? Find out when you read “Dragons Love Tacos,” written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. I love reading this book with children. It’s a favorite at my house and the clinic. Kids love it because it’s silly, fun, and written and illustrated in…
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Mankato Clinic Achieves Highest Health Care Quality Scores in State
March 31, 2022 (MANKATO) — Mankato Clinic is the top-performing medical group among 10 high-performing medical groups in the Minnesota Health Care Quality Report: Results for Care Delivered in 2020. Medical group performance is based on care measures that include preventive care and care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and depression. For care delivered in…
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The Roots: We Are Family
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Self-Care is Not Selfish: Let’s Recharge
Let others help: Many of us feel a lot of pressure to do everything ourselves. Doing it all may not be realistic. In fact, doing it all may be doing too much. Assign chores to your children. And when people offer help, say Yes. And learn to say No to things that do not bring…
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Reading Helps Kiddos Thrive
If you struggle to find time to read with your child, it’s OK. Do your best. Consider asking older siblings, cousins or grandparents to read to little ones. And no need to buy new books. Borrow books from the public or school library or Little Free Libraries, those outdoor bookcases around town. Thrift stores and…
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Top 5 Ways to Eat Mindfully
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is the practice of bringing awareness and a state of full attention to your experiences, cravings, and physical cues when eating, without judgment. The practice of mindful eating involves: Eating slowly and without distraction Listening to physical hunger and fullness cues Differentiating between physical hunger and non-hunger triggers for…