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Top 5 Ways to Be Sun Safe
More than 90 percent of skin cancers are caused by sun exposure! Limiting sun exposure is one of the best ways to help prevent skin cancer. Remember, there’s no such thing as a healthy tan. Tanning is how the body protects itself from the sun’s UV (ultraviolet) rays. Expert Advice Stay hydrated: Did you know … Continued
Shiitake Mushrooms Must Be Fully Cooked Before Eating. Here’s Why.
Shiitakes are a woodland mushroom often used in Japanese and Chinese cuisine. They’re delicious and popular: an estimated 10,000 tons are consumed per year. But did you know that eating an undercooked shiitake can cause dermatitis?
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.
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.
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 … Continued
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. … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
The Roots: We Are Family
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