OLIVIA — Revolution Wellness, a total mind-and-body wellness endeavor, will have a community-wide kickoff event from 9 to 11 a.m. April 30 at BOLD Schools. Renville County residents of all ages are encouraged to attend and get involved. There will be booths with fun activities and information for summer by the Kandiyohi County Area Family…
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The pandemic has brought on a new wave of health concerns for Americans. Our stress levels have increased, leading to a decline in physical and mental health. We are experiencing more problems sleeping, less physical activity, and increased alcohol intake. According to the American Psychological Association, over half of Americans have delayed or canceled their…
Parents are being advised to “trust your instincts” and to call for help if their child is unwell as health officials investigate a mystery strain of severe hepatitis which has been found in 111 young children in the UK. Experts believe the rise in cases of sudden onset hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver, may…
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Major health care groups joined patients’ advocates and the general public last week to highlight the importance of patients being able to take part in decisions on health priorities. This was the central challenge at stake in this year’s Patients’ Rights Day. But this public conversation on patients’ rights was taking place in Europe —…
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Dear Dr. Roach: Would you comment on some information I discovered about statin drugs, which I think reveals some nefarious numbers on behalf of the drug companies? So far I have found two reports that say the actual number of people who have heart attacks after being placed on Lipitor was reduced from 3.1 percent…
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It’s no secret that effective communication promotes a better health care experience. Fortunately, VA’s Connected Care virtual health technologies, such as Secure Messaging through My HealtheVet, make it easier for Veterans to communicate with their providers between appointments. Before this technology, patient interactions with their providers were limited to scheduled appointment times. Thanks to Secure…
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Extreme heat during summer season can take a toll on your heart. People who have history of heart failure are even more at risk of health issues due to dehydration and salt loss. Heart failure occurs when the heart muscle is not able to pump blood well which results in fluid build-up in lungs and…
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One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has encouraged families to have open and honest conversations about mental health together. Holistically, we’ve seen an increase in the number of youth patients seeking mental health care since the start of the pandemic. Mental health professionals are also seeing more youth presenting…
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