The American Lung Association of Minnesota has released its 2025 State of Lung Cancer report. Pat McKone, senior director of advocacy for the American Lung Association, tells us how Minnesota compares to other states when it comes to lung cancer. McKone says there are positives for Minnesota in this study. You can see the State…
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Grief is a difficult emotion to process. Not just for adults, but for children, too. Chantal Rochelle has written a new children’s book called “Where Did Grandma Go?” that helps families grieve. Rochelle says children process grief differently than adults. She says she uses rhymes to help children keep memories of a loved one alive.…
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People like spring because it means warmer weather. People don’t like spring because it means allergies. And a recent study from the University of Utah School of Biological Sciences found that the spring pollen season now starts about 20 days earlier, lasts about ten days longer, and features about 21 percent more pollen than in…
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May is not only Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s also Maternal Mental Health Month. Today, R&J News continues its look at mental health with an emphasis on postpartum depression. Dr. Sogand Ghassemi with PrairieCare tells us postpartum depression is rather common. Dr Ghassemi says there are ways to determine if a woman is likely to…
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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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