Healthy Living Archives - Sanford Health News

Social distancing: Woman works from home sitting on exercise ball at her desk faces a computer screen and large windows.

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

6-foot rule, isolation, quarantine: different ways to protect yourself & others

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read

Heart patient now runs trails, not from heart screens

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Mammogram detects breast cancer during pandemic

Jon Berg ⋅ 5 min read

Whey protein powder in scoop and plastic shaker on wooden background.

Sanford helps athletes navigate nutritional supplements

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

A mature man walks his dog down the sidewalk in a historic neighborhood.

How do you know when it’s time to seek senior services?

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

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

Podcast: Sanford Fit builds active waiting rooms

25 min ⋅ January 21st

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

Nate Malloy smiles as he speaks into a microphone in an orange office.

Podcast: Profile by Sanford fights disease with science

20 min ⋅ December 10th

Nate Malloy on living longer & pushing the boundaries of conventional medicine

Closeup of a senior man's hands with a tape measure, marking a piece of wood with a pencil.

4 health benefits of working with your hands

Hands-on activities help promote your physical and mental health

Erin Mairose ⋅ 4 min read

Fresh foods and plenty of water add quality to marathon week nutrition

Marathon week nutrition affects performance

Even virtual races involve real running. How do you fuel up for your big race?

Lizzie Kasparek ⋅ 11 min read

A young designer looking stressed out while working in an office

Warning signs and ways to manage stress

Try these techniques to prevent stress from leading to health problems

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 12 min read

Row of dumbbells

Strength training at home: More than weightlifting

Sanford POWER coach offers a 30-minute workout you can do with items on hand

Simon Floss ⋅ 11 min read

A Sanford Health patient checks in at the front desk with a nurse in PPE.

Preventive health screenings you should not postpone

Now is the time to take care of any screenings that you've put off

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

Young couple hiking in the woods, where ticks can live and carry disease.

Lyme disease: Welcome to the dark side of summer

How and where to find ticks and properly remove them

Melissa Shutter ⋅ 12 min read

Young Asian mom & her lovely daughter, both with surgical masks, check the nutrition label while doing grocery shopping in front of a refrigerator in a supermarket.

What’s new with the nutrition facts label?

FDA updates label to be easier to read and help you make good food choices

Sanford Fit ⋅ 7 min read

Young woman putting on her helmet, preparing for the bike ride

Bicycling safely is a great way to enjoy summer and fitness

Here's how to get the most out of your bike ride

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

Experts suggest walking and other forms of physical, mental exercise can slow progression of Alzheimer's disease.

Exercise, social time can slow progression of Alzheimer’s

People who get out and walk daily keep their brains healthy for a longer time

Simon Floss ⋅ 10 min read

Sanford Health helps employee discover a healthier lifestyle

Karlee Yeager's employer helped her find Profile by Sanford

Talisa Wager ⋅ 5 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: What is social distancing?

Katie Foutz ⋅ 6 min read

From infant to teen: Proper car seat for each age

Jennifer Haggar, MD ⋅ 8 min read

Your health matters: Don’t delay your care or screenings

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 8 min read

What you need to know about dense breast tissue

SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read

What you need to know about the flu and the flu vaccine

Noe Mateo, MD ⋅ 5 min read