Expert advice and real-world examples for preventing and overcoming health issues big and small.
Beating diabetes
It was Gary Johnson’s 18th birthday on March 31, 1972, when he made his first visit to the eye clinic…
Debunking flu shot myths
Member: I’ve heard so many different things about getting a flu shot. Some say you need to get it, some…
Beyond coping
If you’re suffering from a chronic condition, or experiencing symptoms that might indicate one, you’re not alone. About 117 million…
Role model
In a small South Minneapolis basement, leaning over a table cluttered with wood scraps, hand tools, glue, and photos, Greg…
Wellness visit vs. physical
Member: Especially around this time of year, there’s a lot of information out there about having an annual wellness visit.…
Pain points
As we age, pains become more common, and many factors, from genetics to life experiences, play a role in how…
Healthy smiles
In many ways, the mouth is the front door to your health. Take good care of your oral health, and…
Building better bones
About 90 percent of our bone mass is developed by age 20 and the rest by age 30, says Andrea…
Take heart
Member: I had a mild heart attack three years ago and worry about it happening again all the time. Can…
Protect your bones
Member: One of my friends was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. It really caught her off guard. I’m wondering if there…
Second take
Sitting at the dining room table of her Plymouth, Minnesota, home, Diana Pierce still looks every part the TV personality…
Rising above arthritis
MARY ELLEN CARLSON was 39 years old in 1975 when she found out she had rheumatoid arthritis. She had developed…