According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 16.9 million U.S. adults aged 50 and older live with a mental, behavioral, or emotional disorder. Unfortunately, symptoms of mental health disorders can be…
Screen-Free Week is celebrated every May during the first week of the month. It serves as an annual reminder to play, explore, get outside, and rediscover the joys of life beyond screens. It first began as “TV Turnoff Week” in 1994, and in 2010 shifted to “Screen-Free Week”. Even though it is…
Are you ready to get outside and enjoy some fresh spring air? While outside get yourself some light exercise with a simple walk. Of course, any activity is better than sitting inside and remaining sedentary, but it also doesn’t have to be a major physical activity to offer some big health benefits…
Parkinson's disease is a progressive disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells in the brain die. The affected neurons are primarily those that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine. Dopamine is what…
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Excessive drinking is a growing concern locally. According to the Population Health Institute, 22% of adults in Mille Lacs County indicate that they drink excessively compared to 15% of Minnesotans. Additionally, 38% of Mille Lacs County driving deaths involve…
