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Sanford Sports helps guide future college football player
Podcast: Student athlete shares how his training, recruitment path led to Iowa
Eat this, not that, to avoid inflammation
Podcast: Some inflammation is normal. Certain foods can help you handle it like a pro
Fight your body’s ‘decay code’ with daily movement
Podcast: It’s never too late to start exercising. Here’s how.
Make consistency a ‘trend’ when it comes to your diet
Podcast: Trendy online diets don’t always properly fuel you, sports nutritionist says
Trust science, pros when dealing with orthopedic injuries
Sports medicine specialists can help you recover from sports injuries the right way
What is joint pain and what can you do about it?
Podcast: Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Cody Sessions, shares options for nagging knee or hip pain
Concussions treated quickly can recover quickly
Podcast: Neuropsychologist Josefine Combs, PsyD, calls concussions a spectrum to take seriously
The wellness benefits of running
Podcast: From friendship to mental health, there's lots of reasons to hit the trails
PGA is among Sanford Health’s unique partnerships
Podcast: Sanford Labs leader Rochelle Odenbrett describes COVID-19 testing on golf tour
Recent Stories
NBA prospects train at Sanford ahead of draft
Sanford can meet needs of basketball players from the highest level to the local level
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Sanford helps diabetic athletes deal with type 1 challenges
Diabetes means everyday discipline, says pro football prospect Chad Muma
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Sanford coaches offer tips for summer training
Off-season training can be good for personal confidence and teamwork
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Hydration: What athletes need to know
How to tell if you're drinking enough water before, during and after exercise
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Caffeine + exercise: A winning combo?
What science says about a cup (or two) of coffee before your workout
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7 healthy snacks for athletes on the go
When rushing to practice, reach for these healthier foods for the road
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Speed up your recovery with blood flow restriction therapy
BFR and low-intensity exercise let you keep training safely during rehabilitation
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When and how should my child start athletic training?
As early as middle school, training focuses on how kids can best move their bodies
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Why your athlete needs to train year-round
Players of all ages can benefit from strength and conditioning programs
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Pro-level coaching open to all at Sanford Sports Performance
Trainers share same principles whether prepping athletes for NFL or youth sports
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This one number measures your athletic performance
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First-time WNBA visit makes a lasting impression
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Active 10-year-old makes his mark as hospital ambassador
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Cancer
- Mentor supports women with breast cancer going on 10 years
- Breast cancer survivor opts for mastectomy, plastic surgery
- First-in-state CT imaging debuts at Sanford Black Hills
- Young colorectal cancer patient urges others to get screened
- Camp for cancer patients designed to support entire family
- More in Cancer
Children's Health
Heart
- 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
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Heart
Orthopedics
- 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
- Preparation key to preventing injury while shoveling snow
- More in Orthopedics
Pregnancy & Childbirth
Research
- 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
- Early screenings make a difference to family facing diabetes
- Clinical trial gives cancer survivor a chance to help others
- More in Research
Senior Services
Innovations
- Sanford leaders spotlight AI innovation at digital summit
- Fortune’s ‘most innovative’ list includes Sanford Health
- Sanford Health leaders discuss AI, digital innovation
- Innovative nurses, sisters invent new device for heart patients
- Virtual care at Sanford Health reaches milestone
- More in Innovations
News
- Sanford Sports creates Black Hills home at E3 in Rapid City
- Sanford Bismarck CEO appointed to national leadership role
- Sanford medical centers ranked top hospitals in Dakotas
- Public celebration set to honor legacy of T. Denny Sanford
- Rapid City, Sanford Health unveil sports complex partnership
- More in News
Sanford Health Foundation
- 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
- Give Smart, Save Smart: 2026 Tax Tips for Every Donor
- Claire’s Story: Living Beyond Limits Thanks to Sanford Children’s in Bismarck
- More in Sanford Health Foundation
Sanford fit
- An Educator’s Guide to Emotional Regulation in Schools
- Top 10 Children’s Books to Inspire Growth Mindset and Resilience
- Encourage Nutritious Eating with a Food Rainbow
- Which is Best? Fresh Versus Frozen or Canned Fruits and Vegetables
- Helping Children Cope with Back-to-School Anxiety
- More in Sanford fit
