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It’s easy to fall into a rut with any kind of exercise. Maybe you always take the same fitness class, or never try heavier weights when you’re lifting, or run the same routes over and over at the same pace. Whatever it is, it’s time to do something different. We’ve been asking tons of questions […]

What do the stages of lung cancer mean? The staging system indicates how far the lung cancer has spread and whether surgery would help: Stage I has a surprisingly good prognosis—up to 70 percent of people who have it diagnosed at this stage can be successfully treated. Many lung cancers at this stage are only […]

Zach Zenner: NFL player by day, researcher by night. Well, not exactly, but the Philadelphia Eagles running back and former SDSU Jackrabbit does spend a considerable amount of time in the research lab during his off-season. Although Zenner was accepted into the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, his admission is currently deferred […]

Signs and symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome and its mimics

It’s one thing to get enough calories when you’re marathon training — you know you’re likely to be hungrier, and you know you need more fuel. But can you get the right mix of nutrients if you follow a vegetarian diet? Many long-distance runners add extra snacks to make it through long runs and speed […]

FARGO, N.D. — Playing hockey is big in these parts, and the game itself comes with its own set of usual injuries. Now researchers at Sanford Health are using 3-D motion systems to track athlete movements, so they can better understand and prevent injuries. Orthopedic surgeon Benjamin Noonan, M.D., and Sanford Health’s biomechanical research lab […]

The key to eating right when marathon training? It’s simple, according to Lizzie Kasparek, a dietitian with Sanford Health: Listen to your body. Beyond that? Think about your mileage, your goals and the time of day you run. Then build your food and hydration plan around that. We asked a few questions about what that […]

Family history, DNA testing help find clues to your health future

Chemicals that kill cancer cells can be bad for patients' hearts

Phil and Ali Faught have a lot going on. They just built a house in North Dakota. Phil works as an athletic trainer for Central Cass High School for Sanford Orthopedics & Sports Medicine-Athletic Training Department. Ali stays home with their two kids, Kaldor, 4, and Kai, 2. Beyond that? They’re both training for races […]