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Personal trainers add expertise and fun to exercise plan

Personal trainers add expertise and fun to exercise plan

Hiring a personal trainer is an investment in an effective workout regimen
Mick Garry headshot Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read
Research group studies eating disorders, weight loss surgery

Research group studies eating disorders, weight loss surgery

Center for Biobehavioral Research surveys patients remotely, in real time
Headshot of woman Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read
After weight loss surgery: ‘Half the man I once was’

After weight loss surgery: ‘Half the man I once was’

From 356 pounds to running marathons, George Miller has stayed committed to goal
Taya Ordahl Taya Ordahl ⋅ 8 min read
The Wrucke family’s weight loss journey: In it together

The Wrucke family’s weight loss journey: In it together

Family encourages each other, uses Profile coaching & products to lose weight
White Profile icon on orange background Profile by Sanford ⋅ 6 min read
How to gain healthy weight

How to gain healthy weight

Athletes, keep in mind a healthy amount of body fat when working toward your weight goals
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 5 min read
Sioux Falls Women Run teams up with Sanford POWER

Sioux Falls Women Run teams up with Sanford POWER

“You can only become so good at running by running itself. Eventually you will hit a plateau."
Lorraine cross in circular logo Charlie Schuknecht ⋅ 5 min read
Obesity and the heart: Not a death sentence

Obesity and the heart: Not a death sentence

Vascular coronary surgery is very much like plumbing: You need good inflow, good conduit and good outflow.
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 8 min read
Family history and role models prompt healthy changes

Family history and role models prompt healthy changes

She made time for exercise after her dad's health scare and fiance's example.
Jacqueline Palfy ⋅ 7 min read

Profile by Sanford expands to western South Dakota

Profile by Sanford, the comprehensive weight-management program developed by Sanford Health, is expanding to western South Dakota with a franchise location in Rapid City. Scheduled to open in April at 715 Omaha St., the project is a partnership among franchisee James Bertus, M.D.; Sanford Health; and Regional Health. It’s Profile’s first location west of the […]
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read
Health behavior coach: Small steps for health

Health behavior coach: Small steps for health

“It’s a matter of making little changes, but those little changes have made a huge difference for me. I feel better than I have in years."
Lorraine Cross icon SHN Staff ⋅ 6 min read