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Stadium announcer loses speech, recovers from stroke
Podcast: Randy Preston, voice of Sioux Falls Canaries and more, benefits from ‘BE FAST’
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
Recent Stories
Group in Bemidji helps support stroke survivors
Program helps family members, caregivers adjust to changing needs as well
⋅ 7 min read
Physicians turn stroke invention into startup company
Flotronic Solutions hopes to improve procedures for doctors and patients alike
⋅ 8 min read
Neuropsychologist invents ‘brain break’ cap at Sanford
Weighted cap could help people with severe brain injury, anxiety or autism
⋅ 8 min read
Strokes and COVID-19: What you need to know about symptoms
Doctors are discovering coronavirus can affect all organs, including your brain
⋅ 7 min read
For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important
There are many reasons, including avoiding influenza, to get a flu shot
⋅ 5 min read
High school wrestler returns to the mat after concussion
Return-to-play plan includes physical, occupational and speech therapy
⋅ 6 min read
Sports psychologist helps athletes build healthy attitudes
Dr. Josefine Combs, a former athlete herself, promotes the power of resilience
⋅ 10 min read
Delay kids’ smartphone use, pediatrician advises
Family media plan can help limit screen time, protect kids' health
⋅ 4 min read
Delirium disrupts patients’ lives, but it may be prevented
Learn what hospitals are doing to thwart this common state of confusion
⋅ 10 min read
Exercise, social time can slow progression of Alzheimer’s
People who get out and walk daily keep their brains healthy for a longer time
⋅ 10 min read
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