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An unrecognizable man sitting on a bed during his physiotherapy for varicose veins.

Vascular disease may lurk behind varicose veins, dizziness

Subtle warning signs of poor circulation also include vision changes or trouble walking

Ariana Mount ⋅ 8 min read

Three men stand in thoughtful dicussion while touring Sanford Research Center labs.

Cardiologist from Poland visits U.S. to learn from Sanford

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A Sanford Health patient who works as a butcher slices meat on a cutting board.

On his feet all day, butcher feels better after vein removal

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 5 min read

varicose veins: Woman massaging her legs after wearing high heels all day at work in office

Varicose veins: What are they? How are they treated?

SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read

Mature Sanford Health patient wearing compression socks on his legs sits with his young granddaughter on deck stairs.

‘Leaky vein’ fix helps patient walk better

Erin Horn ⋅ 5 min read

Ep. 15: COVID and the important connection to heart health

24 min ⋅ April 11th

Dr. Tom Stys says COVID infections plus our pandemic lifestyle can make heart disease worse.

Ep. 13: Importance of heart and vascular screenings

24 min ⋅ February 21st

Podcast on heart health and benefits of heart and vascular screenings with Sanford Health cardiologist, Dr. Ahmed Abuzaanona

Lilah Newton in hospital bed

Lilah Newton, 10-year-old stroke survivor

ND family traveled 3 states to save daughter’s life and continue her recovery

Jason Anschutz ⋅ 15 min read

Exposure to wildfire smoke has health effects

Read the AQI, then plan your day accordingly, respiratory specialists say

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

A Sanford Health physician's family stands together for a portrait outdoors

Routine heart care hits close to home for chief physician

If you've been delaying routine care or life-saving screenings, it's time to visit your doctor

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

A Sanford Health provider prepares a patient for a heart screening inside a long white truck.

Stationary or mobile, heart screenings catch problems early

"Get it done. You're the one who is in charge of your own health."

Simon Floss ⋅ 3 min read

Closeup of a man's arm while he gets his blood pressure checked.

Heart & vascular screenings: What’s the difference?

There is a difference in the two screenings, but both are important to your health

Simon Floss ⋅ 4 min read

A therapist helps a Sanford Health stroke patient regain strength in his arms with exercise.

Stroke victim saved by quick-thinking neighbor

John Schmitt collapsed while doing yard work with a neighbor, who called 911

Mick Garry ⋅ 4 min read

Active athletes sportive couple running with strong persistence on the road in winter nature in the morning.

You can start preventing heart disease at any age

Knowing genetics and implementing healthy habits early may prevent heart disease

Simon Floss ⋅ 8 min read

Asian woman in 60s embracing her mid-30s daughter who is fighting cancer and is wearing a headcovering. They are seated on a couch and have contemplative expressions.

For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important

There are many reasons, including avoiding influenza, to get a flu shot

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

heart attacks in women: standing in park yoga instructor

Yoga instructor’s scare an example of heart attack in women

'I’m like, there’s no freaking way I’m having a heart attack.'

Jon Berg ⋅ 6 min read

outcome of stroke: May Schaefer and her husband Ray

Knowing the signs: Why every second counts during a stroke

Ray Schaefer's wife, a Sanford Health nurse, recognized his symptoms right away

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 6 min read