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Understanding Restless Leg Syndrome
Monday, January 29, 2024
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Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder that is often misunderstood and goes undiagnosed. It is characterized by an overwhelming urge to move the legs and accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. Patients describe these sensations as crawling, itching, tingling, or aching. These symptoms are most prevalent during periods of inactivity,…
January's "New Year, New You!" Health & Wellness Challenge
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
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It's a New Year, Time for a New, Healthier You! Small daily choices can have huge impacts on your life. A new year is the perfect opportunity to embrace a healthy lifestyle change this month. The goal in this January challenge is to focus on goal setting that will set…
Walking Once A Day To Keep The Doctor Away
Wednesday, January 03, 2024
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Everyone is told that exercise is important for their health, but what if you have a busy schedule and can’t fit in an hour-long gym session? Or what if you can’t physically run or do intense workouts? Or if the costs and commitments of a gym membership keep you away…
Mouthwatering Mocktails to Make You Merry
Thursday, December 07, 2023
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Celebrating the holiday season provides plenty of opportunity to enjoy a celebratory concoction, but many more Americans are turning to "mocktails" as a healthier and safer choice. Mocktails can be a healthier option because they eliminate the empty calories found in alcohol, are more hydrating, and are safe for everyone…
Americans Living in Rural Areas at Higher Risk of Developing COPD
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. Also known as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, COPD causes breathing problems that can worsen over time. Anyone can develop COPD, but smokers or ex-smokers and…
Remember to Protect your Skin - Especially in the Winter
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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November is Healthy Skin Month! Living in our Northeast South Dakota region can be particularly hard on your skin, especially in the winter. Here are some tips to help keep your skin healthy throughout the winter months. With our cold and dry winters you have to put a little extra…
70% of Older Men are Affected by BPH - Are You One of Them?
Thursday, October 19, 2023
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To piggyback off of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, it is the perfect time to discuss "BPH." BPH stands for benign prostatic hypertrophy. To simplify this definition, it is a natural age-related growth of the prostate gland that is influenced by hormones. Why is this important? The prostate is…
Safe Driving Tips During Farm Safety & Health Week
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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A recent article from Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety Center (UMASH) found that in 2019, data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicated that the most dangerous sector in America is still agriculture - responsible for 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. As we enter…
Reduce the Risk of a Life-Changing Fall
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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A darting pet, hallway rug or late-night trip to the bathroom can quickly change from a nuisance to a life-changing fall experience. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one of four older Americans fall each year, and a single fall doubles the chance of falling again.…
Get Stop the Bleed® Training Today and Learn to Save a Life
Tuesday, August 08, 2023
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Bleeding is the #1 preventable cause of death after a traumatic injury—it is important to be able to identify and intervene when there is life-threatening bleeding present. Prairie Lakes Healthcare System partners with the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to provide Stop the Bleed® to the public in the Watertown…
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