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Hypertension vs. hypotension: Why blood pressure matters
Checking and treating can reduce risk of damage to your heart, brain and kidneys
Benefits of birth control for teens
Podcast: Why patients are asking for hormone management – beyond pregnancy prevention
Are TikTok health hacks hurting you?
Podcast: Doctor dissects viral nutrition claims about amino acids, raw milk, GLP-1s
Busting myths about the HPV vaccine
Podcast: Doses starting at age 9 provide lifetime protection against cancer, providers say
How to have the ‘girl talk’ with your teen
Podcast: Starting conversations when they’re young builds connections along the way
Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation
Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro
What it means to get your tubes tied
Podcast: Defining tubal ligation and related birth control options
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
We ask a lactation specialist all your breastfeeding questions
Podcast: Samantha Zeeb, RN, answers how the body makes milk, how to get support and more
Inducing labor: What to expect if you need an induction
Podcast: Labor & delivery providers share how, why and when to be induced
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Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow
Your toolbox for staying healthy and active at all ages
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A Sanford Health wound specialist shares how to heal fast and when to get help
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The most wonderful time of the year?
Holidays can be exciting but also stressful, especially for kids who thrive on routine
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A guide to fun, safe gift giving for kids
Age ranges are a good start, but don't forget about batteries and packaging, too
⋅ 5 min read
When should I find a primary care provider?
Family, internal and pediatric medicine providers say simply: as soon as possible
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Advance care planning: Holidays can be time for good talks
Time with loved ones can prompt honest conversations about your family's wishes
⋅ 7 min read
What is preventive care and how can it keep me healthy?
Screenings at regular wellness visits help find issues when they’re most treatable
⋅ 5 min read
How to start (and keep) a self-care routine
Doctor prescribes self-care steps that make room for rest, joy and support
⋅ 11 min read
Your guide to doctor visits
Your primary care provider can help you get the type of care you need, when you need it
⋅ 9 min read
5 tips to keep kids safe and healthy this Halloween
Make trick-or-treating less scary with our pediatrician-approved advice
⋅ 6 min read
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