AM 1240 WJON » health http://wjon.com Sun, 19 May 2013 19:19:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Yoga Studio Opens in St. Cloud http://wjon.com/yoga-studio-opens-in-st-cloud/ http://wjon.com/yoga-studio-opens-in-st-cloud/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 20:19:40 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=188141 St. Cloud is home to a new yoga studio. Yoga For Life opened April 22nd at 1232 32nd Ave North.

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]]> http://wjon.com/yoga-studio-opens-in-st-cloud/feed/ 0 Kevork Djansezian - Getty Images Nurses Face Mounting Challenges [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/challenge-are-mounting-for-nurses-audio/ http://wjon.com/challenge-are-mounting-for-nurses-audio/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 10:00:01 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=186859 Many challenges are facing the nursing profession. SCSU is making changes of their own to prepare future nurses for their careers.

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]]> http://wjon.com/challenge-are-mounting-for-nurses-audio/feed/ 0 Getty Images Food Shelves to Offer Healthy Options http://wjon.com/food-shelves-to-offer-healthy-options/ http://wjon.com/food-shelves-to-offer-healthy-options/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:27:18 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=185755 In an effort to combat obesity, Minnesota food shelves have been trying to offer healthier options to people in need.

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]]> http://wjon.com/food-shelves-to-offer-healthy-options/feed/ 0 Construction Beginning on New VA Mental Health Facility [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/construction-beginning-on-new-va-mental-health-facility-audio/ http://wjon.com/construction-beginning-on-new-va-mental-health-facility-audio/#comments Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:57:32 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=184899 The St. Cloud VA Health Care Systems will soon have a new $8.75 million mental health facility.

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]]> http://wjon.com/construction-beginning-on-new-va-mental-health-facility-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by Adam Ulbricht Group Focuses on Long-Term Health Planning http://wjon.com/group-focuses-on-long-term-health-planning/ http://wjon.com/group-focuses-on-long-term-health-planning/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:52:06 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=182606 Light the Legacy is looking to help people with end-of-life planning in Central Minnesota.

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]]> http://wjon.com/group-focuses-on-long-term-health-planning/feed/ 0 Photo by Adam Ulbricht Doctor Shortage Presents Challenges For Local Area [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/doctor-shortage-presents-challenges-for-local-area-audio/ http://wjon.com/doctor-shortage-presents-challenges-for-local-area-audio/#comments Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:57:07 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=181094 The U.S. is a facing a possible doctor shortage of 45,000 by the year 2020. This could have a big impact on the local area.

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]]> http://wjon.com/doctor-shortage-presents-challenges-for-local-area-audio/feed/ 0 Scott Olson - Getty Images Health Rankings Released For Minnesota Counties http://wjon.com/health-rankings-released-for-minnesota-counties/ http://wjon.com/health-rankings-released-for-minnesota-counties/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:38:18 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=176897 Local counties receive health rankings.

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]]> http://wjon.com/health-rankings-released-for-minnesota-counties/feed/ 0 iStockPhotos New Study Highlights Physical Therapy [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/new-survery-highlights-physical-therapy-audio/ http://wjon.com/new-survery-highlights-physical-therapy-audio/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:54:25 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=176774 A new medical survey says physical therapy can be just as good for a common knee injury as surgery.

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]]> http://wjon.com/new-survery-highlights-physical-therapy-audio/feed/ 0 Cover - Getty Images Listen When Your Body Tells You to Go on a Diet Break [SPONSORED] http://wjon.com/listen-when-your-body-tells-you-to-go-on-a-diet-break-sponsored/ http://wjon.com/listen-when-your-body-tells-you-to-go-on-a-diet-break-sponsored/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:50:21 +0000 Local Expert http://wjon.com/?p=175780 Is your body telling you it's time to take a break from your diet? Find out the signs -- and the solution -- for when your body needs a break.

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]]> http://wjon.com/listen-when-your-body-tells-you-to-go-on-a-diet-break-sponsored/feed/ 0 Hemera Proposal Would Increase Tobacco Tax [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/governor-keeps-tobacco-tax-audio/ http://wjon.com/governor-keeps-tobacco-tax-audio/#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:00:11 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=175443 A tax increase on cigarettes is part of Gov. Dayton's revised budget.

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]]> http://wjon.com/governor-keeps-tobacco-tax-audio/feed/ 0 Matt Cardy - Getty Images Public Reminded to get Screened for Colon Cancer [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/public-reminded-to-get-screened-for-colon-cancer-audio/ http://wjon.com/public-reminded-to-get-screened-for-colon-cancer-audio/#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:14:12 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=174231 Doctors are reminding everyone that March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

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]]> http://wjon.com/public-reminded-to-get-screened-for-colon-cancer-audio/feed/ 0 Adam Berry, Getty Images Bernick's Aims to Improve Student Health [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/bernicks-aims-to-improve-student-health/ http://wjon.com/bernicks-aims-to-improve-student-health/#comments Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:00:29 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=173330 Bernick's has been working to reduce high-calorie drinks in local schools since 2005.

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]]> http://wjon.com/bernicks-aims-to-improve-student-health/feed/ 0 Adam Ulbricht Medical Coalition Identifies Unnecessary Tests [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/medical-coalition-identifies-unnecessary-tests-audio/ http://wjon.com/medical-coalition-identifies-unnecessary-tests-audio/#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:49:51 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=172791 A coalition of medical groups are identifying overused or unnecessary tests and treatments.

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]]> http://wjon.com/medical-coalition-identifies-unnecessary-tests-audio/feed/ 0 Central Minnesota Wellness Expo Set to Begin http://wjon.com/central-minnesota-wellness-expo-set-to-begin/ http://wjon.com/central-minnesota-wellness-expo-set-to-begin/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 07:00:47 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=171481 The 2013 Central Minnesota Wellness Expo will take place Saturday at the River's Edge Convention Center.

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]]> http://wjon.com/central-minnesota-wellness-expo-set-to-begin/feed/ 0 Sartell – St. Stephen Schools Leading the Way in Healthy Food Options [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/sartell-st-stephen-schools-leading-the-way-in-healthy-food-options-audio/ http://wjon.com/sartell-st-stephen-schools-leading-the-way-in-healthy-food-options-audio/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 07:00:50 +0000 Adam Ulbricht http://wjon.com/?p=170445 The Sartell - St. Stephen school district implemented the NuVal Nutritional Scoring System one year ago to provide health information to students.

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]]> http://wjon.com/sartell-st-stephen-schools-leading-the-way-in-healthy-food-options-audio/feed/ 0 Adam Ulbricht Study: More TV for Kids May Lead to Criminal Behavior as Adults [POLL] http://wjon.com/study-more-tv-for-kids-may-lead-to-criminal-behavior-as-adults-poll/ http://wjon.com/study-more-tv-for-kids-may-lead-to-criminal-behavior-as-adults-poll/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:56:28 +0000 Peter Kay http://wjon.com/?p=169913 Two recent studies are claiming that more TV time for kids could lead to to more anti-social and criminal behavior as adults. But one says results of less viewing don't stick.

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]]> http://wjon.com/study-more-tv-for-kids-may-lead-to-criminal-behavior-as-adults-poll/feed/ 0 Image courtesy flickr user akasped MN Dept of Health: Current Flu Season Racking Up Numbers Faster Than Previous [AUDIO] http://wjon.com/mn-dept-of-health-current-flu-season-racking-up-numbers-faster-than-previous-audio/ http://wjon.com/mn-dept-of-health-current-flu-season-racking-up-numbers-faster-than-previous-audio/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:57:41 +0000 Peter Kay http://wjon.com/?p=161109 You've probably heard a lot about the flu in the office this season, and rightly so. There have been a couple of high profile deaths already and the number of people hospitalized with laboratory-confirmed influenza is climbing rapidly.

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]]> http://wjon.com/mn-dept-of-health-current-flu-season-racking-up-numbers-faster-than-previous-audio/feed/ 0 Photo by flckr user robert couse-baker Expert Says To Keep The Flu At Bay, Eat Healthy All Year Long http://wjon.com/expert-says-to-keep-the-flu-at-bay-eat-healthy-all-year-long/ http://wjon.com/expert-says-to-keep-the-flu-at-bay-eat-healthy-all-year-long/#comments Fri, 11 Jan 2013 21:47:04 +0000 Peter Kay http://wjon.com/?p=160637 CentraCare Registered Dietician Diane Giambruno says there's really no 'magic bullet food' that is going to singularly boost your immune system in a short period of time and ward off the flu. The key is to eat healthy all year long.

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]]> http://wjon.com/expert-says-to-keep-the-flu-at-bay-eat-healthy-all-year-long/feed/ 0 Flckr user epSos.de Facebook App Reports Which Friend Got You Sick http://wjon.com/facebook-app-reports-which-of-your-friends-are-sick/ http://wjon.com/facebook-app-reports-which-of-your-friends-are-sick/#comments Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:58:44 +0000 Peter Kay http://wjon.com/?p=160071 According to the Minnesota Department of Health, this year's flu outbreak promises to be one of the worst and the friendly folks at Help Remedies want you to call out the disease vector that gave you the flu by using their new Facebook app.

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]]> http://wjon.com/facebook-app-reports-which-of-your-friends-are-sick/feed/ 0 FluNearYou.com Minnesota Ranked 5th Healthiest State in US http://wjon.com/minnesota-ranked-5th-healthiest-state-in-us-were-getting-better-2/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-ranked-5th-healthiest-state-in-us-were-getting-better-2/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 17:13:08 +0000 Peter Kay http://wjon.com/minnesota-ranked-5th-healthiest-state-in-us-were-getting-better-2/ It must be all the lutefisk, lefse and bouja. The UHF released it's ranking of Healthiest States in the US, yesterday and the Gopher State squeaked into the Top 5.

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