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Back pain is common. Yours could be caused when the fluid-filled, shock-absorbing cushions in your spine wear out. Learn about why this happens and the nonsurgical to surgical treatment options.

Healthy habits sometimes need a refresh, especially as families settle into the routine of school, work and activities. Learn how to use "95210 Let's Go!" to get your family back on track.

All walking takes is you and a good pair of shoes. That's what makes it the most accessible form of exercise. Follow these tips for starting or maintaining a walking routine.

The better you understand your heart rate, the more you can maximize your movement to give your heart a good workout. Learn why your heart rate matters and how to find your target heart rate.

While you're enjoying the outdoors, ticks are looking for a ride — and a meal. Ticks survive on blood from humans and animals, and can transmit disease. Learn how to tame these unwelcome hitchhi...

... is the most common treatment for severe carotid artery disease. During the procedure, our surgeons make a cut along the front of your neck and open your carotid artery. They then remove the plaque...

It's pumpkin season. While highly nutritious, some pumpkin-flavored food items aren't good for you. Get ways to use pumpkin and enjoy a tasty recipe.

The thyroid, a gland at the base of the neck, is a crucial driver of bodily operation. When your thyroid experiences issues, your whole body starts to feel out of sorts — and your quality of lif...

As an athletic trainer, Kiersten Schmidt conducts baseline concussion screenings, evaluates injuries during and after games, and much more. Read about her work with the Mankato MoonDogs and other team...

The drop in COVID-19 cases may lead you to think the pandemic is ending. While stats are headed in the right direction, an infectious diseases expert explains why it's too early to say it's over.