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Coping with aging and the transitions that come with it
Podcast: Learn tips for dealing with loss, finding purpose, staying social and more
Varicose veins may be more than surface-level problems
Podcast: Heart specialist warns vein changes can point to deeper medical issues
Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation
Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro
What does a heart attack feel like?
Podcast: Pain or tightness in the chest, neck, jaw, arm are all signs to call 911
Stadium announcer loses speech, recovers from stroke
Podcast: Randy Preston, voice of Sioux Falls Canaries and more, benefits from ‘BE FAST’
Four pillars of weight management, defined
Podcast: Medicines like Ozempic, Wegovy are only part of long-term weight management
TikTok nutrition trends: What’s safe versus a scam
Podcast: Weight management specialist debunks diet claims of powdered greens, WaterTok and more
COVID and the important connection to heart health
Podcast: Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.
Importance of heart and vascular screenings
Podcast: Your heart health and the benefits of screenings with cardiologist Ahmed Abuzaanona
Genetics and cardiology partnering for heart health
Podcast: Drs. Cassie Hajek & Tom Stys explain how preemptive genomic screening helps patients
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Heart surgeries connect Bismarck couple married 60+ years
Both Vern & Claudia Krebs have had procedures with same Sanford doctor
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Sitting is the new smoking: ‘Truly a silent killer’
Sitting for long periods can cause health problems including heart disease and cancer
⋅ 6 min read
There is a season for heart disease, study says
Even people in milder climates may be affected by seasonal changes
⋅ 8 min read
Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?
They are two distinct screenings, but both are important to your health
⋅ 5 min read
Men’s health: Gearing up for a healthier tomorrow
Your toolbox for staying healthy and active at all ages
⋅ 7 min read
Peripheral vascular disease: Answers to common questions
Knowing signs and getting treatment can lower your risk for complications
⋅ 11 min read
How to combat vitamin D deficiency during short winter days
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for healthy bones, muscles and metabolism
⋅ 4 min read
Cardiac rehab a surprise Rx for former teacher
Calcium score solves mystery chest pain in otherwise fit 79-year-old
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Sanford USD is nationally recognized for stroke care
American Heart Association presents multiple awards for lifesaving stroke patient care
⋅ 4 min read
Sanford Fargo is nationally recognized for stroke care
American Heart Association presents multiple awards for lifesaving stroke patient care
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