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Male or female, health care professionals now recommend screenings for colorectal cancer beginning at age 45. A colonoscopy is the gold standard. Here's what to expect before and during the procedure.

Eating out can fit into a healthy lifestyle even if you’re working on weight maintenance or weight loss. From cooking methods, condiments, portion control and beverages, there are plenty of opti...

Knee replacement surgery is the most effective treatment for alleviating the pain, swelling and loss of mobility from knee arthritis. Find out how nonsurgical options also can provide relief.

Tapering or decreasing the length of your training runs before a race can improve your race-day performance. Learn why and how to design your taper.

When preparing for the birth of your new baby, you likely completed a checklist to ensure you had everything ready to go before your bundle of joy arrived. Set up crib. Check. Purchase diapers. Check....

You probably remember having some form of the safe sex talk with your parents or other adults with the focus around pregnancy prevention. It's equally important to talk about sexually transmitted infe...

The thirst mechanism can be an unreliable signal to for athletes to hydrate. Get guidelines for liquid consumption before, during and after a race.

Growth isn't easy, requiring pain along with joy. Discover why working through grief brings the opportunity to experience healing, peace and growth.

Most back pain — even severe back pain — goes away on its own in four to six weeks with self-care, such as rest, heat or ice, over-the-counter pain medication and exercise. Surgery helps s...

When expert brain care is needed, our neurosurgery experts in Mankato, Minnesota, can help with personalized treatment and a unique team approach to medicine. You'll rediscover an active, healthy life...