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    June 12, 2019
    Jannelle Nordine (right) is pictured with daughter Angie Butler. Nordine donates blood as often as she can, her way of showing gratitude after surviving a brain aneurysm and stroke 16 years ago. Photo courtesy Janelle Nordine
    Aneurysm survivor donates blood at every opportunity
    Janelle Nordine said she is blessed to be alive. The Prescott woman survived a brain aneurysm and stroke 16 years ago. Today she said she is...
    lifestyle/healthJune 12, 2019 - 10:20am
    May 21, 2019
    Dr. Kristi Trussell
    Viewpoint: What to know about the shingles vaccine
    If you have had shingles, you are very aware of how painful this viral infection can be. Shingles most commonly appears as a rash or a stripe...
    lifestyle/healthMay 21, 2019 - 10:00am
    May 17, 2019
    From left: Katie Davidson, David Clarey and Brian Mozey
    Slim Down with RiverTown: Weigh-in is past; lifestyle continues in the future
    Nearly three and a half months later, and the 2019 Slim Down Challenge has come to an end. However, the conclusion of the challenge does not...
    lifestyle/healthMay 17, 2019 - 12:00pm
    May 13, 2019
    Ingrid Polcari
    Talking skin cancer awareness with UMN
    May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Skin cancer, including melanoma, is the most common type of cancer in the United States. Melanoma incidence...
    lifestyle/healthMay 13, 2019 - 10:36am
    May 8, 2019
    Max Gamm, a sophomore at University of Nebraska-Omaha, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease during his junior year at East Ridge High School. That diagnosis hasn't stopped him from living out his dream as a college baseball player. Photo by Mark Kuhlmann - Omaha Athletics
    Two words changed Max Gamm's life, but not his dream
    It's 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Max Gamm sits in his economics class, but also thinks about the rest...
    lifestyle/healthMay 8, 2019 - 9:09am
    May 7, 2019
    How acupuncture could help with your seasonal allergies
    Spring is here, and for many that means seasonal allergies are too. There are many ways to handle itchy eyes, runny nose or uncontrollable sneezing...
    lifestyle/healthMay 7, 2019 - 8:00am
    May 3, 2019
    Reflecting on Slim Down and moving forward
    We're coming up on the end of Slim Down with Rivertown and kudos to you for keeping up with it to the best of your ability. The final weigh-in...
    lifestyle/healthMay 3, 2019 - 10:00am
    April 26, 2019
    Slim Down With RiverTown: Getting through the holidays
    The holidays are supposed to be a time for recuperating, catching up with loved ones and celebrating. However, enjoying the holidays can often...
    lifestyle/healthApril 26, 2019 - 6:00am
    April 19, 2019
    Slim Down With RiverTown: Weigh-in doesn't mean the pattern ends in May
    First, congratulations on being less than a month away from the end of the Slim Down with RiverTown. I'm sure there have been highs and lows...
    lifestyle/healthApril 19, 2019 - 12:00pm
    April 12, 2019
    Don't get stuck on the weightloss number
    A Google search for "diet" brings up over 1 billion results. On the first page you will find a mix of weight-loss diets, warnings of bad diet...
    lifestyle/healthApril 12, 2019 - 11:00am
    April 5, 2019
    Warmer weather means it's patio season
    Springtime and warmer weather are supposed to induce greater motivation to get outside and exercise, especially in the bitterly cold Midwest where we have to take advantage of the weather when it's bearable. As it's begun to warm up, I've ditched the treadmill and enjoyed a few comfortable...
    lifestyle/healthApril 5, 2019 - 11:30am
    April 1, 2019
    Enjoy outdoors as spring, summer approach
    The snow has finally started to melt, which means winter is coming to an end. The spring season is right around the corner and that means warmer...
    lifestyle/healthApril 1, 2019 - 9:28am
    March 22, 2019
    Make a realistic fitness plan, then implement it
    I've been struggling to consistently workout since Slim Down started. Last month, I wrote about dedicating myself to cooking more and attempting...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 22, 2019 - 11:00am
    March 20, 2019
    Kaylie Brand
    Viewpoint: You can't buy health, but you can buy local foods
    Even though health cannot be purchased, smart decisions can be made when purchasing foods. With the increasing amount of information on new food...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 20, 2019 - 12:58pm
    March 15, 2019
    Overate? Don't overcompensate
    So, my February diet didn't go as well as planned. My meal planning wasn't as diligent as I had hoped, resulting in more eating out and buying...
    lifestyle/healthMarch 15, 2019 - 10:00am
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