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Living with Intention Versus Tension
February 5, 2020 By : Joni Stadtherr, MSW, LICSW In our fast-paced world, we are stressed both at work and home. Let’s face it, life is demanding. That’s why it’s so important to take care of ourselves. We call this self-care. Self-care is any activity or action that we do with the intention of taking … Continued
Screen Time Survival Guide
December 27, 2019 By : Katie Smentek, MD New research by Common Sense Media shows screen time for 8-12-year-old children is just under five hours a day and teens are viewing about 7.5 hours daily. This doesn’t include their use of screens and computers for school and homework. Online videos have skyrocketed in popularity for … Continued
Here’s to Healthy and Happy Holidays for Your Family
December 16, 2019 Dr. Amy Deehr, Mankato Clinic pedicatrician, joined Lisa Kaye on KTOE Talk of the Town. Dr. Deehr offered tips on staying healthy and happy over the holidays. Dr. Deehr covered influenza, RSV, safety, sleep and ways to simplify your holidays. Listen to their conversation here.
Top 5 Ways to Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
November 23, 2019 Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how the body turns food into energy. Food is broken down into sugar or glucose. Then the pancreas releases insulin to help glucose reach our cells to be used for energy. In type 2 diabetes, the body doesn’t make enough insulin or cannot … Continued
Mankato Clinic Foundation Awards Quarter Four Grants
November 22, 2019 MANKATO (November 11, 2019) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $16,500 in grants to deserving organizations during quarter four. Receiving grants for quarter four are: Grow MANkato ($1,000) Camp Sweet Life Adventures-Camp Sweet Life Connects ($4,000) Minnesota Doctors for People ($3,000) Arts Center … Continued
Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Early detection is the key to survival. When lung cancer is found early, people have more treatment options and … Continued
Bottom Line : A Colonoscopy Can Save Your Life
November 6, 2019 By : Matthew Carns, MD Did you know you can prevent colorectal cancer by getting a colonoscopy? A colonoscopy is the only test that can prevent colon cancer by finding and removing precancerous polyps before they turn into cancer. This important test also detects cancer early, often before people notice symptoms. Colorectal … Continued
You Can Learn if You Are at a Higher Risk for Breast Cancer
October 25, 2019 By : Jenny Maday, RN Did you know starting yearly mammograms at age 40 has helped cut breast cancer deaths by more than 40 percent? That’s because mammograms can detect cancer when it is small and easy to treat. At your yearly mammogram at Mankato Clinic, we also assess your risk for … Continued
Care to Know Newsletter: Fall 2019
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