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    October 31, 2018
    More than 2,000 pounds of candy was collected in the area in 2017, HealthPartners says. Submitted photo
    Candy overload? Here's how kids can send it to the troops instead
    HealthPartners will hold its annual Halloween candy trade-in Thursday Nov. 1 and Friday Nov. 2 at 31 locations in Minnesota and western Wisconsin....
    lifestyle/healthOctober 31, 2018 - 6:00am
    October 30, 2018
    Jenny West
    Pull up a seat: Memory Cafes offered in Washington County
    Sometimes it helps to just hash things out over a warm beverage. Those experiencing memory loss and their caregivers have a new support option...
    lifestyle/healthOctober 30, 2018 - 5:00am
    October 29, 2018
    Tripping risk to makeup rashes: Preventing hazards this Halloween
    Halloween can be a scary night! I mean that in a not-so-good way. As a physician at The Urgency Room in Woodbury I see lots of frightening, yet...
    lifestyle/healthOctober 29, 2018 - 10:48am
    October 16, 2018
    Ellsworth Public Library Director Tiffany Meyer (left) and Rose Breslin, Vibrant Health Family Clinics care coordinator, pose with a blood pressure-monitoring kit available at area libraries. Submitted photo
    Health briefs: Blood pressure kits available at Wis. libraries; Let's Talk Month encourages parents to talk to kids about sex
    October 2018 was proclaimed Let's Talk Month in Minnesota by Gov. Mark Dayton, part of a nationwide initiative encouraging parents and caregivers...
    lifestyle/healthOctober 16, 2018 - 8:00pm
    October 11, 2018
    Health briefs: Blood donation opportunities; Addiction book signing in Red Wing
    The American Red Cross is calling on donors to give blood or platelets in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Cancer patients may need red blood cell or platelet transfusions during chemotherapy, surgery or treatment for complications. Donors of all blood types...
    lifestyle/healthOctober 11, 2018 - 10:57am
    October 8, 2018
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    Smart device apps may foster bad choices
    As students return to the classroom, it's a good time to consider the apps they are using on their smart devices. Some of them can be dangerous,...
    lifestyle/healthOctober 8, 2018 - 9:38am
    September 26, 2018
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    Massive ground beef recall due to possible E-coli threat to affect Minnesota ALDI locations, USDA says
    WASHINGTON — If you shop at ALDI stores in Minnesota, be aware when buying ground beef. On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the United States Department...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 26, 2018 - 11:09am
    September 20, 2018
    Ground beef recalled over E. coli risk
    A Colorado meat distributor is recalling more than 130,000 pounds of ground chuck that may be contaminated with E. coli bacteria, according to...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 20, 2018 - 9:17am
    September 14, 2018
    Chris Meyer of Woodbury has battled prostate cancer twice since being diagnosed in 2010. He is a repeat participant in the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk fundraiser and has a passion for prostate cancer awareness. Submitted photo
    Two-time prostate cancer survivor takes steps for 'ZERO'
    Chris Meyer knows prostate cancer isn't something just old men need to think about. The Woodbury resident had his first bout with the disease...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 14, 2018 - 10:13am
    Health briefs: Red Cross, Sport Clips team up for childhood cancer awareness
    Red Cross, Sport Clips team up for childhood cancer awareness During Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September, the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support kids, teens and young adults battling cancer, as well as others in need of transfusions....
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 14, 2018 - 6:00am
    September 13, 2018
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    Minnesota has lowest percentage of obese adults in Upper Midwest
    ST. PAUL — Minnesota has the lowest adult obesity rate among Upper Midwest states despite an increase of 0.7 percent from 2016 to 2017....
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 13, 2018 - 2:58pm
    YMCA program helps cancer survivors get active again
    A bout with cancer can leave survivors emotionally and physically drained, making it difficult to return to getting regular exercise. YMCA of the USA and LiveStrong partnered in 2007 to develop a 12-week physical activity program for cancer survivors. The program has served more than...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 13, 2018 - 10:58am
    September 5, 2018
    A Washington County Sheriff’s Office vehicles features the suicide-awareness colors of teal and purple, as well as the suicide prevention ribbon. Submitted photo
    Sheriff's office unveils squad with suicide prevention graphics
    The Washington County Sheriff's Office worked in partnership with NAMI — National Alliance on Mental Illness — and Washington County...
    lifestyle/healthSeptember 5, 2018 - 3:28pm
    August 31, 2018
    Viewpoint: When not to use antibiotics
    "I'm just going to go to the doctor and get antibiotics ... this cold is so annoying and I'm going on vacation next week." "I'm sure it's an ear infection that's keeping my baby up at night. The doctor will prescribe antibiotics to take care of it." Seems like antibiotics are a first...
    lifestyle/healthAugust 31, 2018 - 8:00pm
    August 29, 2018
    Health briefs: Give blood for a shot at 'Hamilton' tickets; Journey to Freedom at Hudson YMCA
    To help support the need for blood around the Labor Day holiday, Memorial Blood Centers is offering all presenting donors from Sept.1-8 the opportunity to win "Hamilton" tickets. Visit MBC.org/theater for details. The need for blood is constant, and summer can be a challenging time...
    lifestyle/healthAugust 29, 2018 - 7:00pm
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