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Hypertension vs. hypotension: Why blood pressure matters
Checking and treating can reduce risk of damage to your heart, brain and kidneys
Understanding gynecologic care for teens
Podcast: A pediatric and adolescent gynecologist answers questions about periods and beyond
Secrets of memory loss, according to a brain specialist
Podcast: Understanding Alzheimer’s as a form of dementia and how to spot it early
Homing in on your breast health
Podcast: Family medicine provider promotes regular screenings and family history
Colon cancer sets a new course for family life
Podcast: Hear how a husband and father’s death affects their choices today
Support the physical needs of your ‘mental load’
Podcast: Understanding the brain, how it functions and ways to keep it healthy
Are TikTok health hacks hurting you?
Podcast: Doctor dissects viral nutrition claims about amino acids, raw milk, GLP-1s
Colon cancer in millennials: What you need to know
Podcast: Surgeon guides younger adults through signs, symptoms and screening awareness
The great protein push: Is more better?
Podcast: Specialist discusses marketing, the right amount of protein and more
Managing weight as a chronic medical condition
Podcast: Weight management specialist on factors, medications, lifestyle changes
Recent Stories
Sanford Fit encourages kids to build healthy habits for life
Access hundreds of free resources online: lesson plans, videos, games and more
⋅ 8 min read
Fun ideas to get your family moving
Physically active families develop healthy habits while making memories
⋅ 5 min read
How to get past New Year’s resolution ‘quitters day’
Don't wait for next year to reset your goals when you can start fresh each week
Routine physical leads to lifesaving discovery
Joe Hutmacher thought he had indigestion, but gallstone surgery revealed cancer
⋅ 9 min read
How weight loss surgery improves overall health
Resolve sleep problems, digestive issues, high blood pressure and other conditions
⋅ 7 min read
Tune up your Thanksgiving meal plans
Fresh vegetable sides, individual desserts can keep you from feeling overstuffed
⋅ 5 min read
Childhood exercise: How much do they need each day?
A pediatric nurse practitioner offers tips to help kids of all ages get active
⋅ 6 min read
Read aloud to help your child learn to love books
Snuggle up and find your silly voice: Reading with kids builds early learning
⋅ 4 min read
Make these simple, fun and healthy snacks with your toddler
Include your toddler in planning and preparing food you'll both love
⋅ 4 min read
What to do when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia
Memory care at Sanford Health helps families make their time together meaningful
⋅ 17 min read
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Vaccination FAQs and when kids need each shot
⋅ 9 min read
Choosing the right period product for you
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Preventive health screenings you should not postpone
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Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Hypoxia leaves woman bedridden for more than a year
- Sanford cardiac surgeon receives 25th Guardian Angel award
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- ‘Miracle’ baby home and healthy after extended PICU stay
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- Pediatric scoliosis: What every parent should know
- World of adventure awaits after hip replacement surgery
- Baby with clubfoot deformity gets specialty care from start
- Marshfield Children’s helps girl heal from kickball injury
- New orthopedic hospital opens with emphasis on hospitality
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- Curiosity sparks decades of guiding students through science
- Half of ticks tested in WI study carry Lyme disease bacteria
- Early-phase cancer treatments available at Sanford Health
- Aspire program gives students a closer look at Sanford jobs
- Sanford names transformation chief, health plan leader
- More in Research
Senior Services
- SD nursing home honored to care for World War II veteran
- 101-year-old ‘farm girl’ finds community with Good Samaritan
- 7 Good Samaritan locations earn national quality awards
- Good Samaritan shares commitment to high-quality senior care
- Quality care, reliable funding are top issues for seniors
- More in Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford Health shares AI adoption insights at national event
- Sanford Health CEO to speak at Healthcare of Tomorrow event
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
- More in Innovations
News
- Sanford Health News earns 6 Regional Emmy nominations
- Sanford medical centers named ‘great hospitals in America’
- 7 Sanford hospitals among top places for heart attack care
- One system, one mission: Partnership strengthens care in MN
- Sanford Health, North Memorial Health complete partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- Jody’s Story: Moving Forward In Hope
- A Million Little Moments: Children’s Gala Raises $2.4 Million for Sanford Children’s
- Pat’s Story: The Gift of Music
- Annie’s Story: A Princess, A Castle and a Kingdom of Caregivers Find Victory Over Childhood Cancer
- Maci’s Story: Finding Joy in the Journey
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- Why Bedtime Routines Matter
- Kick Boredom with Healthy Choices
- Mental Health Myths vs. Reality: Understanding the Truth About Teen Mental Well-Being
- Mindfulness in Schools: How to Create a Mindful Classroom
- Classroom-Friendly Yoga Poses: Simple Exercises to Help Students Reset and Refocus
- More in Sanford fit
