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Jumping Into Summer Feet First

Apr 25, 2023 ● By LifeScape

When swapping out those winter shoes for spring and summer, keep in mind healthy development starts with choosing the correct footwear. Our feet are the foundation on which our bodies stand.

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Mental Health and Heart Health

Feb 17, 2023 ● By The Hood Magazine

Research shows the biological and chemical factors that trigger mental health issues also could influence heart disease.

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Fining Joy in Your New Reality

Jan 11, 2023 ● By Tristin Plienis

A local family's shares how they are finding light in their darkest days.

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Be The Beat-Sponsored by the American Heart Association

Jan 03, 2023 ● By American Heart Association

According to the American Heart Association, about 90 percent of people who suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests die, often because those around the victim do not know how to respond.

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What to Know About Lice

Dec 04, 2022 ● By Jennifer Haggar, MD at Sanford Health

How to prevent and treat head lice

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Decrease Stress for Your Family this School Year

Sep 29, 2022 ● By Encompass Mental Health, LLC

The school year is back in full swing, which can mean a busy family schedule. Follow these tips for a smoother school year and less stress for your family.

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Heart to Heart: A Father and Daughter's Journey

Feb 02, 2022 ● By Jeremy Aylward

A father and daughter’s journey living with heart defects.

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Can Your Pet Help You Be Healthier?

Jan 27, 2022 ● By American Heart Association

Besides the obvious value of a good snuggle, what’s the connection between pets and our health? The American Heart Association is sharing how your furry friend can help boost overall happiness and well-being.

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Fighting the Winter Blues

Jan 27, 2022 ● By Jacqui Bonrud, M.A., BCBA, LBA, Behavior Care Specialists

Sponsored Content Being stuck in the house all winter doesn’t sound like the best of times and preparing yourself and your child to do something different or to change their routine can be daunting and almost seem impossible. Changes in routine, weather, and overall unpredictability can be hard for your child. Here are some helpful tips to get you through those long winter days.

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Learn Keys to Helping Kids Build Self-Confidence

Jan 20, 2022 ● By Sanford Children’s Parenting Services

Encouraging your child includes acceptance, affirmation, guidance, and responsibility

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What is Behavior?

Dec 16, 2021 ● By Jessica Herbert MS BCBA LBA

Sponsored Content How do you understand how one conducts or behaves when you’re trying to understand what is “good” or what is “bad” behavior? How do you define that?

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Get the Facts about Concussions

Aug 25, 2021 ● By Sanford Health

All concussions are serious and can happen to any athlete. If your child has a concussion and continues to play, they risk missing an entire season instead of a game or two. Learn how to spot a concussion and what to do if your child has one.

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Banishing Bleacher Butt

Jun 26, 2021 ● By Dr. Harley Martinmaas, DC from Balanced Life Chiropractic

Sponsored Content With every new sports season comes new challenges but bleacher butt is not something new. It’s time to learn how to get of it.

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Gardening Tips

Jun 01, 2021 ● By Dr. Harley Martinmaas, DC from Balanced Life Chiropractic

Sponsored Content Check out how to have a relaxing garden season without the aches and pains from all of the planting and weeding.

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Allergy Season

Apr 23, 2021 ● By By: Dr. Harley Martinmaas, DC from Balanced Life Chiropractic

Sponsored Content There’s nothing like a warm spring day to remind you to take your antihistamines. These tips can help you treat the root of your seasonal allergies.

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Spring is the Time to Grow

Mar 20, 2021 ● By Dr. Harley Martinmaas from Balanced Life Chiropractic

Sponsored Content Spring makes us think about new life. If you are ready to have a baby or already have, read on to learn about raising a healthy baby. 

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Tackling Sleep Difficulties in Children

Jan 24, 2021 ● By Behavior Care Specialists

Sponsored Content One of the most heart felt recommendations that I can give to another mom is to make sure that you are taking care of yourself first. You can not successfully help others put on their oxygen masks unless you have first put yours on. So how do we tackle this issue?

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Teens, Screens, and the Eyes

Jan 24, 2021 ● By Dr. Ashley Gentrup, Visions Eye Care + Vision Therapy Center

With most everyone using computers and digital technology more than ever, it is important to understand that our eyes are not designed to be focused on a digital screen for hours at a time. This is difficult to navigate in the teenage years as so much of your teen’s schoolwork and social connections are tied to electronic devices.

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New Year, New Behavior

Jan 07, 2021 ● By Mason Bradley, Center Coordinator, BCS Sioux Falls

Sponsored Content Changing your child’s behavior can be difficult. Here are a few tips to help you be successful!

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Assisted Living Decision Guide

Jan 01, 2021 ● By Trail Ridge Senior Living Community

Sponsored Content There are many factors to consider when talking about assisted living. Our guide offers many answers, to help make your decision easier.

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