Health

This mirror probably saved me a trip to the hospital this morning.  I was nearly rear ended by a car when I stopped at a traffic light. 

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It's that season again, I know it's been for some time. Misquitoes are back, and it seems worse this year. I can't sit around a fire a make s'mores without swatting myself 10 or more times. So what do you do besides borrow your dogs special collar?

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People react differently when coming out of anesthesia.  While it sucks for the patient, an otherwise boring few hours become absolutely hilarious and totally worth it for the care givers.

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As the old saying goes, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but perhaps not for the reasons you think. New research actually shows that people who consistently eat breakfast have a significantly reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

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Those obsessed with tanning, like Patricia Krentcil and the cast of ‘Jersey Shore,’ may have little to fear in terms of skin cancer provided they take an aspirin a day, says a new report published in the health journal Cancer.

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So, as I'm here chowing down on a pizza and losing my way in my new year resolution, I start combing the internet for answers, and help. I am discovering it's not a quick fix, as I'm sure everyone else does. There is no trick, no pill, and no machine that will do it for you. I come across an interesting article about how much you eat.

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I have SO many wonderful memories of swimming in area lakes during my childhood.  Chub Lake in Carlton, Sandy Lake in the Mahtowa/Barnum area, Moose Lake and of course, Park Point.  I remember swimmer's itch and stepping on tin cans an

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On a gorgeous day getting outside is a priority for most people.  You see a lot of runners, walkers and rollerbladers.  A new campaign wants there to be more bikers, particularly in Minnesota.  I do own a bike, but only ride it around when I'm out camping or something.  Perhaps I need to upgrade my wheels and get out there!

According to Pedal Minnesota, the state was recognized as the 'Best Trails State' by American Trails, and boasts more paved trails than any other state.

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We all know that sugar can make you fat. But we eat it anyway because it’s really good.

So what if we were to tell you sugar can also make you dumb? Would you put down your Big Gulp and step away from your Snickers?

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There's a lot of shoes hitting the pavement in full stride tomorrow at Public School Stadium, 4405 West 4th Street, Duluth  .  About 1,800 Duluth elementary school students will participate in the fifth annual Essentia Health Fit-n-Fun Run.  S

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A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents lip-synching and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song “Stronger” is creating a web sensation, and is an inspiration.  Even Kelly Clarkson herself saw this video and offered her own video message to the kids.

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THINK MOTHER'S DAY!!!!  I had no idea my thin, short, boring eyelashes could look SO awesome!  Of course, Susan White, one of the latest additions to the staff at Shear Katz is the one responsible for my excitement!!!  Love, love, LOVE her personality!  It was like two old friends chatting (they call it consulting, but we were seriously laughing & chatting!!!)  about what length I wanted and the care of my new lush lashes.

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