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An Adaptive Aquatics instructor helps a young boy float in the swimming pool with a life vest and small toys.

Adaptive Aquatics welcomes kids with disabilities into water

Sanford Wellness Center programs teach inclusive swimming and fitness skills

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

doctor examining a young man with a blood pressure gauge

What is preventive care and how can it keep me healthy?

Simon Floss ⋅ 1 min read

A woman holds a pen and notepad on her lap, in a portrait of journaling

Journaling can improve mental health and wellness

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Portrait of six confident women of different ages and ethnicities, smiling.

A healthy life: Advice for women from their 20s to their 80s

Lacey Krebsbach, MD ⋅ 7 min read

A Sanford Pentagon volleyball player sets the ball above her head for a teammate while opponents watch at the net.

Army of athletic trainers keeps athletes safe at Sanford

Mick Garry ⋅ 11 min read

A middle aged couple relaxing on a sofa.

Ep. 14: Colon cancer awareness and the importance of screenings

26 min ⋅ March 14th

Colorectal screenings are an important measure in decreasing the risk of developing colon cancer and are now recommended at age 45.

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

24 min ⋅ February 21st

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona

Ep. 12: New treatment options for orthopedic pain

26 min ⋅ December 6th

Regenerative medicine and orthobiologics uses our own bodies in treating orthopedic injury pain while promoting healing

Ep. 8: The wellness benefits of running

34 min ⋅ June 21st

From camaraderie to mental health, there's plenty of reasons to hit the trails

Ep. 6: How to find a mental health provider

25 min ⋅ January 11th

Depending on what you're looking for, there will be a provider who fits your needs

Woman stands at her kitchen sink

Ep. 7: Suicide prevention and awareness

22 min ⋅ September 30th

Women are twice as likely to attempt suicide as compared to men, research shows

Sanford Fit Kids Zone at Great Shots features and blue and gold climbing wall, interactive floor, TV and "move, play, recharge" on the wall.

Ep. 6: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

Climbing walls and dance videos get kids up and out of their seats

A 22-year-old football player puffs out his cheeks while completing drills on the field at Sanford POWER in Irvine, California.

Sanford helps diabetic athletes deal with type 1 challenges

Diabetes means everyday discipline, says pro football prospect Chad Muma

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Marathon running race, people feet on city road.

Running safely outdoors in the heat

Adjust your workout clothing, pace and hydration to beat summertime temperatures

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

A sporty young woman drinking water while exercising at the gym.

Hydration: What athletes need to know

How to tell if you're drinking enough water before, during and after exercise

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Woman warming up before training in the weight room.

Caffeine + exercise: A winning combo?

What science says about a cup (or two) of coffee before your workout

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Assorted nuts in white dishes on wooden table.

7 healthy snacks for athletes on the go

When rushing to practice, reach for these healthier foods for the road

Justin Kautz ⋅ 4 min read

Close-up of using foam roller and massaging his leg muscles during gym workout.

Speed up your recovery with blood flow restriction therapy

BFR and low-intensity exercise let you keep training safely during rehabilitation

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Strong and healthy father and a personal trainer, teaching and training his son at a gym.

When and how should my child start athletic training?

As early as middle school, training focuses on how kids can best move their bodies

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Two girls chase another young basketball player down the court.

To raise a better athlete, don’t specialize

Young athletes get more benefits from multiple sports, health research shows

Justin Kautz ⋅ 6 min read

Fitness instructor helping female athlete with lifting weights at the gym.

Why your athlete needs to train year-round

Players of all ages can benefit from strength and conditioning programs

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

Male running on treadmill at the gym.

Run faster this spring with winter training

Adjust your running plan to fit the season with time to recover from competition

Ellen Koester ⋅ 4 min read

What you need to know about HPV

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Mick Garry ⋅ 9 min read

Journaling can improve mental health and wellness

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read

Plant-based eating without missing key nutrients

SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read

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