Backpacks make it easy to carry all of that back-to-school gear. However, improper use may lead to back or neck pain. Picking the right backpack and wearing it properly can prevent issues before they start. What to look for when choosing a backpack: An appropriate size: A backpack should not be…
When you are sick or injured, you may need immediate medical attention. Often people struggle with knowing what the difference is between Urgent Care and the Emergency Room (ER) and which one they need when an injury or illness suddenly occurs. The ER should be your first choice if an injury or…
As the COVID-19 virus changes, so do the recommendations surrounding masking. The latest information from the Minnesota Department of Health addresses those changes, and new data regarding the COVID-19 Delta variant shows: The Delta variant spreads about twice as easily from one person to…
Every year July 28th marks World Hepatitis Day. The date was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the hepatitis B virus, and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the virus. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. The liver…
One in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70 years old. The average person only applies 25%–50% of the recommended amount of sunscreen according to the National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention. When spending time out in the sun, the recommendation is to apply at least one ounce…
