Wellness

Your Thanksgiving dinner has how many calories?

This one meal can bring as many calories as many would eat in a whole day – but there are ways to avoid overindulging.

Turning waiting into hope for families seeking answers about autism, developmental differences

“We don’t just deliver results – we help families move forward.” How a new approach to assessments is bringing much-needed answers for families.

Is it a cold or RSV? Know when to call your child’s doctor

It’s thought that almost all children have been infected with RSV by the time they reach their second birthdays. Here’s what to know about it.

Mammograms versus ultrasounds for breast cancer screening, diagnosis

Are you concerned about effects from an annual mammogram and considering an ultrasound instead? Here’s what to know.

Get prepared for COVID, flu, RSV season

Fall is the time of year when flu and other sickness start to spread. Here’s how to be prepared.

Heart screening saves life of 59-year-old farmer-mechanic

When the farmer jokingly asked if heart surgery could wait until after harvest, his surgeon’s response said it all: “How about Monday morning?”

Avera NICU Read-A-Thon sends every baby home with a book

The event was designed to promote positive bonding for babies – but the readers definitely saw the benefit too.

A matter of balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall – these classes and screenings could help protect you or someone you love.

VO2 Max testing to help fuel your body, improve performance

With a two-to-three-minute test, your workout and diet can be tailored to your body’s unique needs.

Flu shot FAQs: Myths and facts

“Every year, there’s some skepticism or misconceptions that I try to dispel.” What this Sanford doctor tells his patients about the flu vaccine.

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