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Addiction recovery digs into causes, healthier responses
Podcast: Patient and provider detail successes and setbacks on way to getting clean

True or false? Storms make your joints hurt
Podcast: Doctor rates things we tell ourselves about arthritis and joint pain

Navigating senior care from the sandwich generation
Podcast: How to manage care for aging parents in the middle of caring for kids

Fight your body’s ‘decay code’ with daily movement
Podcast: It’s never too late to start exercising. Here’s how.

Why breast density affects your mammograms
Podcast: Dense breasts are common but may require more screening, says specialist

Make consistency a ‘trend’ when it comes to your diet
Podcast: Trendy online diets don’t always properly fuel you, sports nutritionist says

How to find a mental health provider who’s right for you
Podcast: Narrow down your search by sharing your main reason for searching

Sober curiosity can inspire better relationship with alcohol
Podcast: Counselors offer resources for sobriety support beyond Dry January

Cost Plus Drugs founder promotes less expensive medicine
Podcast: Dr. Alex Oshmyansky talks affordability, trust and patient-centric solutions

Reduce the risk of falling with strength and mobility
Podcast: Physical therapist advises seniors to exercise and keep their homes safe
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Mother-daughter duo train for Sanford Fargo Marathon’s 5K
FARGO, N.D. — Carrie Brower-Breitwieser’s running stride is mimicked by the faster, softer pitter-patter of her 6-year-old daughter Audrey, who runs beside her. The duo is preparing to run the Sanford Fargo Marathon’s 5K this May, but this isn’t their first race. In fact, Audrey already has 12 5Ks under her belt. Her interest in […]

Boston Marathon bombings anniversary: Feelings of ‘what if’
Dana Cushing didn’t realize what she had done when she did it. It was 2011, at the Twin Cities Marathon, her first, and she crossed the finish line in 3:38. It was her first marathon. And she had qualified for Boston. “I didn’t even have it on my bucket list,” says Cushing, a health coach […]

Running motivated by patients
When Anu Gaba, M.D., and her family moved to Fargo, North Dakota, in June 2004, just after the inaugural Fargo Marathon, they kept hearing so much about the race that they started running as a family. Dr. Gaba first started running the 5K and has been running the full marathon since 2014. This year will […]

Running miles to ease anxiety
Mental health benefits of exercise start with just getting started

I tried Forte and this is what happened
Core strength and conditioning class is like 'athletic training for average Joes'

Patience (and forgiveness) key to running plan success
The truth is: marathon training is hard work. It takes time, energy and mental grit. However, with all this hard work, there will be rewards. You will achieve many accomplishments throughout the journey. No one knows this more than Kendall Railing. He’s a certified strength and conditioning specialist at Sanford POWER and 15-time Fargo Marathon […]

Blood test that detects concussions? Don’t believe the hype
Headlines buzzed last week with breaking news that the Food and Drug Administration had approved a new blood test for concussions. This “breakthrough” understandably garnered enormous attention as awareness and concerns about concussions have reached a fever pitch in recent years. Indeed, concussions have arguably become the most important sports medicine topic of our time […]

Sanford Health to sponsor floor of Washington Pavilion
Health Quest exhibits will complement existing Fit Zone in science museum

Fit for Fargo: 5 things to do before every run
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 […]

Fueling for marathons: Tips for vegetarian athletes
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 […]
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