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Go Green All Year Round

Go Green All Year Round

St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, so it is time to think green. Green doesn’t just belong in your wardrobe, but in your kitchen. There are several nutritional benefits to adding green produce into your daily diet. I challenge you to include more green produce into your diet in the month of March […]

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Cancer Care Close to Home

Cancer Care Close to Home

Cancer. It can be a frightening diagnosis, whether it applies to you or a loved one. Here at Windom Area Health, we want you to know that you are not alone on your journey. Not only does our specialized staff of Registered Nurses take care of your physical needs, we are here to offer emotional

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The Importance of Sleep

The Importance of Sleep

According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), the recommended hours of sleep for adults is between seven and nine hours each night. Almost one-third of Americans get less than six hours. Experiencing a lack of sleep at times may cause us to have fatigue, irritability, and poor concentration. However, consistently receiving less

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COPD: What You Need to Know

COPD: What You Need to Know

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, is a life-threatening lung disease that makes it difficult for people to breathe.  Airflow from the lungs can become trapped when trying to exhale through obstructed airways.  This can be caused from inflammation or narrowing of the airways, excess mucus or scarring.  Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis are the most

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Women and Lifting Weights: Changing the Narrative to Age Well

Women and Weightlifting: Changing the Narrative to Age Well

For decades, women have been targeted with fitness phrases like, “long, lean muscles”, “trimmed and toned”, and “belly-blasting exercises”. This has lead millions of women to spend countless hours toiling away on cardio equipment and then exhausting the “low weight, high reps” notion. The idea that women will “bulk up” from lifting heavy weights was

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Cholesterol: What to Know

Cholesterol: What to Know

September is National Cholesterol Education Month. What is cholesterol? How can it hurt you? What can you do to get it under control and keep it there? What are some myths and facts about cholesterol? Keep reading to find out more fun and interesting information. What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that

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