Wellness

What parents need to know as new school year approaches and pandemic persists

This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. While kids prepare for another year in the classroom and shop for school supplies, it’s another year…

When you need oral or facial surgery, trust these experts

This paid piece is sponsored by Siouxland Oral Surgery. If you’ve ever had an impacted wisdom tooth extracted or needed a dental implant, you probably…

I tried an AR-FIT class as a beginner. Here’s my experience

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. By Lena Tran, Avera Health I hadn’t been back in the gym since COVID-19, but I knew…

Staying sober: Those in recovery say it has been their toughest year ever

Connection is a universal tenet of addiction recovery. Whether it’s alcohol or the various chemical substances used to dull reality, a frequent thread is isolation,…

Putting a face to eating disorders in a state that lacks resources

By Jill Callison, for Pigeon605 One by one, Jen Hinker pasted the words on the right side of her face. Eat. Bulimia. Isolation. Depression. Slowly,…

Self-care, mindfulness benefit whole family

This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. As a parent, your job is stressful. Do you feel rushed for time to get children fed,…

Burn calories — 100 at a time — for benefits that add up

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera. Have you ever really thought about the power of 100 calories? Sometimes, we approach exercise as this “impossible”…

Keep your family cool, safe in summer heat

This paid piece is sponsored by Sanford Health. Summer is here and with it comes fun in the sun. It’s important that you and your…

Thinking of using mail-order meal programs? Here’s a dietitian’s guide

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera Health. By Lauren Cornay, registered dietitian with Avera Heart Hospital. Whether you are looking for a way to…

Thanks to Mom, baby Stanley has COVID antibodies

This paid piece is sponsored by Avera. You might think the decision to get vaccinated for COVID-19 would be easy for a registered nurse. For…

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