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Talking lifecycle nutrition with University of Minnesota
Strong nutrition is the backbone of our health – whether you’re age nine or 99. For National Nutrition Month this March, Aimee Tritt, a clinical assistant professor in dietetics, answers questions about supporting healthy choices in every stage of life. Q: What can future parents do to prepare for pregnancy? Prof. Tritt: One of the…
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March events at the Paramount Center for the Arts
• Bill Blagg Family Magic – Sunday, March 16, 2 p.m. Tickets: $15-20, plus ticket processing fees. Join us for a performance filled with laughter, wonder, and endless surprises as renowned magician Bill Blagg presents Family Magic. With more than 60 minutes of non-stop magical fun, Family Magic is specifically designed to entertain and engage…
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The St. John’s Boys’ Choir brings the spirit of the French Quarter to St. Cloud
“Such a wonderful evening – no detail, big or small, was missed!” — 2024 gala attendee The St. John’s Boys’ Choir will bring the spirit of New Orleans’ French Quarter to St. Cloud during their annual Spring Gala on Saturday, April 5. French Quarter Fête will raise funds to help the SJBC thrive in their…
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‘Child of Earth and Starry Heaven’
A memoir of her mother’s decline from Alzheimer’s disease I visited my mother several times not long before she died from colon cancer in 2008. She had struggled long before that with dementia. About 16 months before she passed, I stopped to give her some seashells I had collected along the Oregon coast. She looked…
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Burning questions: A guide to fire safety on the farm, Part 1
Fires on farms can be very damaging, but they can also be prevented with knowledge and preparation. I was recently reminded of this reality when a farmer I know shared an experience with me. On a bitterly cold night, she entered her barn to find billowing smoke coming from a pile of hay below a…
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Talking rare diseases with U of M
Rare Disease Day is observed every year on Feb. 28 to raise awareness for quality health care, equitable social opportunities and access to diagnosis for the 300 million people living with a rare disease worldwide. For Rare Disease Day 2025, Reena Kartha, an associate professor in the College of Pharmacy, discusses rare diseases and the…
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The surprising dangers of earwax
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve heard that excessive earwax can cause serious health problems in elderly seniors. What can you tell me about this? Caregiving Daughter Dear Caregiving, It’s true! Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss or ringing in your ears. Some people experience vertigo, which increases the…
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KUMC pancake breakfast
Kimball United Methodist Church is hosting their all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1st. For adults the price is $8 and for children ages 4-10, $2. Children 3 and under eat free. If you bring your church bulletin you get $1 off. The menu will consist of pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs,…
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Choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure, and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. Just Turned 63 Dear 63, Everyone with high blood pressure (130/80 or…
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Talking healthy eating habits with U of M
Developing long-term healthy eating habits can feel overwhelming, especially in a world filled with mixed messages about nutrition and body image. Carol Peterson, Ph.D., with the University of Minnesota Medical School, offers evidence-based advice on building sustainable habits, combating diet culture, and cultivating a positive relationship with food and body image. Q: How can people…
