Tips For Celebrating Memorial Day Weekend On The Water Safely
Memorial Day weekend signals the start of summer for many Minnesotans, but authorities want to make sure residents celebrate safely, especially while on the water.
Concerns Rise After Bounce Park Gives Kids ‘Dangerous’ Energy Drinks
Energy drinks are everywhere -- and they are increasingly popular with kids.
Minneapolis Named 2nd Best Biking City In U.S.
Minneapolis is still considered one of the best biking cities in the country, according to just-released rankings from Bicycling...
Good Question: Is Cheap Shampoo As Good As Expensive?
Most of us start our day with a rinse, lather and repeat. Americans spend approximately $4 billion on shampoo every year. But...
MN Hospital Using New Device To Treat Deadly Aneurysms
It doesn't take a doctor to know that open brain surgery is as invasive a procedure as they come. Now, a Twin Cities hospital is...
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Anti-Aging Medicine: Amelia’s Look Into A Medical Controversy
When I started having insomnia and feeling run down and irritable, I knew I needed more than a cup of coffee.
Study: C-Section Babies Have A Higher Chance Of Being Obese Toddlers
Parents will do just about anything to keep their kids healthy, but now it appears that could include a decision made at birth. A new study may have found a link between C-sections and toddler obesity.
Good Question: Is It Illegal To Toss A Cigarette On The Ground?
It is “definitely gross,” “disgusting,” and an outdoor “ashtray,” according to people we talked with. Cigarette butts are the number one form of litter along our nation’s roadways.
Forever Hungry: One Family’s Struggle With Prader-Willi Syndrome
No parent wants their child to suffer from hunger pains, but for one Twin Cities family, that’s a constant struggle.
Workers At Eight Metro Hospitals Ratify New Contract
On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 3,500 members of the Service Employees International Union Healthcare Minnesota (SEIU HCMN) voted to ratify a new three-year contract with eight metro area hospitals.
Mpls Park Board Takes On Healthy Food Policy
A proposed food policy is causing some controversy among the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.
Bounce Park Pulls Energy Drinks, But Health Concerns Remain
On Monday night, a WCCO-TV investigation showed a popular trampoline park selling highly caffeinated energy drinks and energy shots to kids. In the story’s aftermath, the two Skyzone parks in Minnesota pulled energy drinks from their shelves and are no longer selling them.
Doulas Becoming More Popular In The Twin Cities
Do you know anyone that’s had a doula? Its literal meaning is “woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained professional who provides support to mothers during and after pregnancy.
Apps & Accountability: The New Frontier In Fitness
People have been working out and dieting as long as we can remember. And they’re still looking for ways to do it better. So it’s no wonder that health clubs and app developers keep coming up with new ideas.
