Sunlight is something we haven’t seen a lot of lately, but certainly, something to look forward to as summer is around the corner. The problem is, that too much of a good thing, can also be a bad thing. Ultraviolet (UV) rays which are emitted from the sun as well as tanning beds, etc are also the…
May is Osteoporosis Awareness & Prevention Month. Bone is living tissue that is constantly being broken down and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone doesn’t keep up with the loss of old bone. The regenerative bone process naturally slows as the body ages leaving bones…
Think your eyesight is fine so there’s no reason to see an eye doctor? Think again. A comprehensive eye examination not only helps provide an accurate prescription for eyeglasses or contact lenses if needed, but it can also diagnose symptoms of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol,…
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosts a National Prescription Drug Take-Back event twice a year. These events are usually held in the spring and fall. This year the spring date is April 30, 2022. At a past one-day event in Minnesota, 3 tons of medication were collected, and nearly…
Spring is a welcome time of year to most Minnesotans, but if it brings you sniffles along with the sunshine you may be one of the 24 million Americans that suffer from seasonal allergies. Approximately 19 million adults and 5 million children suffer from seasonal allergies, (also known as hay fever…
