Health

More options for vaccination make it easier for nearly everyone to protect themselves

Thursday, 29 November 2012 12:37 MDH

Influenza season is just getting underway in Minnesota, so it's not too late to get vaccinated against what can be a serious disease, say state health officials. Nearly everyone should get vaccinated and there are more options for doing so than ever before.

Avoid the emotional unrest and enjoy Thanksgiving

Tuesday, 20 November 2012 17:43 By Dr. Timothy Moore

Thanksgiving is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. This year, Thanksgiving is celebrated on Nov. 22 in remembrance of the Pilgrims who left England to escape religious persecution and in order to give thanks for their bounty and good fortunes once they settled in America.

Sharp rise in diabetic eye disease makes American Diabetes Month ever more important

Thursday, 15 November 2012 11:50 National Eye Institute Director, Paul A. Sieving, M.D., Ph.D.

Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the United States. According to recent studies funded by the National Eye Institute (NEI), diabetic retinopathy, one of the most common and debilitating complications of diabetes, increased by 3.7 million new cases over the last decade.

Face-washing tips for healthier-looking skin

Tuesday, 13 November 2012 11:37 American Academy of Dermatology

Washing your face is as simple as using soap and water, right? Not quite say dermatologists. How you wash your face can make a difference in your appearance.

Nuts - Powerhouses of nutrition and prevention

Thursday, 08 November 2012 13:35 Nicole Winbush MD

Nuts are rich sources of energy and protein and there is substantial evidence of their benefit for several health conditions. This week we talk about the benefits of nuts and why they are a high quality addition to everyone's diet.

Breast cancer celebration hosted by American Cancer Society at Heritage Senior Services

Monday, 05 November 2012 12:29 Ivan Phifer, Staff Writer

Heritage Park, one of the newly constructed housing developments, was the focus of a celebration for breast cancer survivors.

Claiming Right to Wellness: Self-Efficacy and Voting

Monday, 05 November 2012 11:44 BraVada Garrett-Akinsanya, Ph.D., LP

There is an old song that was frequently sung during the Civil Rights movement entitled: Ain't Gon' Let Nobody Turn Me Around!" This belief is one based in the psychological principle of self-efficacy. Self-efficacy is the belief that one is competent believes that he or she holds the power to affect situations. These beliefs strongly influencing no only the power a person actually has to face challenges, but it also influences the choices a person makes. The influence of self-efficacy has been especially studied with regard to behaviors affecting health and wellness. I believe that we all have a right to be well.