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There are two things to remember when choosing a training plan for a race: Make sure it’s the right level for you, and don’t beat yourself up if you don’t follow it perfectly. That’s the advice of Brett Beil, a strength and conditioning specialist with Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota. Runners – and walkers […]

It’s a little bit of a chicken or the egg question: Do you take care of your eating habits or your fitness habits first? Everyone comes at it a little differently. Maybe you need to start moving first, take just one step, and once that’s in motion you begin thinking differently about how you’re fueling […]

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You’ve finished cancer treatment and now you’re ready to focus on life after cancer. This is the perfect time to take control of your health through proper nutrition. Our Midwestern upbringing can sometimes impact efforts toward a healthy diet. For example, many of us have grown up with meat as a staple with meals, and […]

Food allergies in children continue to increase, with nearly 5 percent of children under the age of 5 years old having a food allergy. These allergies are the body’s negative immune reaction to food, occurring generally after the second time eating a particular item. Though similar symptoms may develop, food allergies are different than food […]

Loneliness won’t cause a rash or zap strength like the flu, but it can still have powerful, adverse effects on a person’s health and well-being. People are now technologically connected to almost everyone, yet more than ever society struggles with loneliness. “We’ve all experienced loneliness in some way. It’s part of being human,” said Lanelle […]

How is shoulder pain usually felt? Shoulder pain may be localized to a specific area. It can also spread to areas around the shoulder and down the arm. Diseases and degenerative conditions can lead to problems, sometimes causing pain traveling through shoulder nerves. What structures comprise the shoulder? Several layers come together to form the […]

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