Minnesota has over 50 species of mosquitoes, and as many as half of those varieties bite humans. Mosquito types vary on when they appear (time of day or time of year), what kinds of diseases they can spread, whether they prefer humans, birds, horses, etc to bite, and much more. A mosquito bite can…
June is Men’s Health Month, and one of the major health concerns for men in the United States is heart disease. One in three adult men has a heart issue, such as angina, coronary artery disease, or arrhythmias. Fortunately, by learning about the symptoms, risk factors, and best practices for…
June is Hernia Awareness Month. A hernia is a condition that can be prevented for some, and for others, it is in their genetics. A hernia occurs when an internal organ or fatty tissue protrudes through the wall of muscle or tissue that normally contains it. Ultimately, all hernias are caused by a…
Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. according to the American Red Cross. Although an estimated 38% of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time, less than 10% of those eligible actually donate. Donating blood is easy. The actual…
School is almost out, and children are about to have a lot of free time on their hands. Getting them away from a sedentary lifestyle with too much technology is getting more and more difficult. The CDC recommends children and adolescents ages 6 to 17 years old get 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-…
