February is American Heart Month….a time when we’re reminded about the importance of diet and exercise in order to keep our hearts healthy. During a conversation with R&J News, Olivia LaVoy of the American Heart Association in the Twin Cities says women often don’t get the same care and treatment for heart issues that men…
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It seems like toxins are everywhere…even in what we eat. We tend to eat foods that are heavily processed and that processing puts things into our bodies that take away nutrients. Dr. Julie Gatza is with the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Julie will talk about making healthier food choices on Access Health, which airs Saturday…
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Ice is everywhere this time of year, and with the ice comes a higher risk of injury from slips and falls. Dr Gabe Weiner of Fosston Chiropractic shares some reminders on things you can do to avoid injury from slips and falls. If you do fall, and start experiencing pain or discomfort it’s also important…
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September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to celebrate the positive aspects of aging and explore ways to enhance the wellbeing of older people. Sam Roth, a University of Minnesota Extension educator, says the physical aspect of aging isn’t the only one to consider. The University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing…
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Saturday is International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s a day meant to show that overdose deaths can be prevented and to acknowledge those who have died without any stigma. Kathy Nevins, a nurse practitioner with Essentia Health, says opioid overdoses are a problem…but so are overdoses of synthetic opioids. Kathy Nevins will speak more about International…
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Parents have been getting their kids ready for a new school year with new clothes, shoes and school supplies. But what about back to school vaccinations? Aubrey DeCoteau, a pediatric nurse practitioner at Essentia Health in Fargo, says 16 year-olds need shots. DeCoteau runs down the guidelines for younger children going into pre-school or kindergarten.…
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For years, health professionals have been telling us fast food isn’t the best nutrition for our bodies. Now a doctor from Florida is saying you get dehydrated just minutes after you start to eat a fast food meal. Dr. Julie Gatza is with the Florida Wellness Institute. Dr. Julie will talk about the effects of…
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June is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Hanna Bryan, an occupational therapist at Benedictine Living Community, says Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease for both the person suffering with it and that person’s family. There will be more on Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Saturday morning at 8 on Access Health on KRJB and KRJM Radio.
June is National Men’s Health Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for men. Joseph Halvorson, a nurse practitioner at Essentia Health, has advice on keeping your heart healthy. Halvorson was a guest on Saturday’s Access Health program. You can listen to the full…
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Joseph Halvorson, nurse practitioner and section chair of internal medicine at Essentia Health, talks about June being National Men’s Health Month.