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June 15, 2015 Did you know that a startling 80 percent of sun exposure happens between the ages of birth and 18? This summer, think twice before sending your child outside to play without proper sun protection so they don’t become exposed to the harmful rays. Research has proven that even a few serious sunburns…

April 3, 2015 Before you know it Brussels sprouts, broccoli, bok choy, beets, asparagus, artichokes and acorn squash will be in their peaks, leaving your local grocery store stocked to the brim with all of the fresh, healthy vegetables you can get your hands on. Even though we’re still a few months or so away…

March 6, 2015 March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and the perfect opportunity to become educated with the disease that causes the second most cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Whether you maintain a healthy weight, are under 50 and get regular health screenings, don’t think that colon cancer can’t happen to you. More importantly,…

February 9, 2015 Turning 40 and reaching mid-life does not have to mean mid-life crisis. Although many women experience changes both physically and emotionally around age 40, there are ways to embrace and mark the milestone as the beginning of the best years ahead. Not quite old but not quite young At age 40, a…

November 25, 2014 by Mankato Clinic When is comes to weight loss, the promise of a quick fix or magic bullet is appealing to many. The hope that weight loss pills offer may be tempting but may not be the homerun dieters are looking for. Eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly is the best way…

By Darla Wrage, MD It’s second nature for parents to bring their children to the doctor when they’re sick. But, in reality, annual well-child visits are just as important for your child’s health as appointments are when they’re feeling under the weather. Children are unique in that their minds, bodies and brains continue to develop…