HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Western diet fuels spike in blood pressure
A move from a traditional diet to the sodium-laden Western diet is fuelling a spike in the blood pressure of the Inuit in Canada’s North, Dr. Marie-Ludivine Chateau-Degat told the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2009, co-hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society.By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009
Healthy diet may reduce middle-aged depression
UK researchers have discovered a well-rounded, healthy diet may protect against depression in middle-aged people. Scientists compared the incidence of depression among individuals consuming a diet consisting of a high proportion of fruits, vegetables and fish to that of individuals whose diet contained a high proportion of high-fat dairy food, processed meat, fried food, refined grains and sugar-laden desserts.By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009
Use of low-dose aspirin to protect against cardiovascular disease should be abandoned
The latest issue of the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) reports that the use of low-dose aspirin to protect against heart attacks and strokes in individuals yet to develop obvious cardiovascular disease, should be abandoned.By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009
Curry powder ingredient kills cancer cells
A news report released by Reuters has found that a molecule that is found in curry can kill esophageal cancer cells in a laboratory, suggesting that it might be an anti-cancer treatment in the near future. This common spice has long been suspected as a treatment for various ailments.By Staff Reports , November 07, 2009
HEALTH AND WELLNESS: Alzheimer’s group gives families source for help
Life does not end with an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. That’s one of the things that Jill Wulff learned that she wants to pass on to others. Wulff, Alzheimer’s Association of Minnesota-North Dakota rural care consultant, got involved in the association after her mother was diagnosed with Lewy Body dementia, a neurodegenerative disorder.
By Ann Bailey , November 07, 2009
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup got H1N1 flu vaccine
Some of New York's biggest companies, including Wall Street giants Goldman Sachs and Citigroup, received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged.By Karen Mattnews , November 05, 2009
Altru to host 'Coping with the Holidays'
For people who have experienced loss by death of a loved one, Altru Hospice and Altru’s Pastoral Services will present “Coping with the Holidays.”By Herald Staff Report , November 05, 2009
Another GF swine flu vaccine clinic set for Thursday in Grand Forks
Children 6 months through 18 years may be immunized for the Swine flu Thursday in Grand Forks.By Herald Staff Report , November 03, 2009
Defibrillators to be standard at Minnesota high school tournaments 
Heart defibrillators will be standard equipment at Minnesota high school tournaments.
By Associated Press , October 30, 2009
Sleepless in Seattle, but not so much in N.D., Minnesota
Nearly 1 in 13 North Dakotans told the Centers for Disease Control they didn't get a single good night's sleep in the previous month. In Minnesota, it's about 1 in 10 - also the national average. West Virginia leads the study at 1 in 5.
By Mike Stobbe , October 29, 2009
Chinese drywall studied for health problems
Chinese drywall may have higher concentrations of some chemicals than American drywall, according to the federal government. Studies are being done to determine if there are health problems.
By Associated Press , October 29, 2009
H1N1 flu shots available for GF Head Start children
Grand Forks Public Health will have an H1N1 immunization clinic for children enrolled in the Grand Forks Head Start program from 3 to 6 p.m. today at Lake Agassiz Elementary School.
By Herald Staff Report , October 29, 2009
H1N1: Shots for pregnant women, children today in McIntosh
Polk County Public Health is offering swine flu shots in McIntosh, Minn. from 2 to 6 p.m. today, with priority to pregnant women and children under 4 years old.
By Herald Staff Report , October 28, 2009
H1N1: Canadian officials advise to avoid travel
Canada has joined South Korea in monitoring travel during the H1N1 pandemic.
By Canadian Press , October 28, 2009
N.D. confirms first H1N1 death
Officials: Man from northwestern part of state had underlying health conditionsAn older man from northwestern North Dakota is the state’s first confirmed death due to the H1N1 influenza virus, state health officials announced Monday.
By Chuck Haga , October 26, 2009
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My Prostate & Me
So, there I was, going about my business, happy as could be, when my current wife Ginny says, "I think you should have a physical. It's been a couple of years." Like any other red-blooded American male I said, "No." Part of my "blood work"
Posted by: Terry Dullum on Oct 30, 2009 at 3:03 PM | The Dullum FileHill workout on the horizon
"We don't receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us." - Marcel Proust Tonight I'm hoping for some good weather as a group of us are heading for the hills for a workout. Surprisingly, my legs are still really sore from this we
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 13, 2009 at 1:48 PM | Addicted to runningThe best plans
For days I thought about kicking my marathon training off with a hilly 14-miler near Walker today, getting in my longest run since Grandma's Marathon while also benefitting from some long, gradual inclines. But after waking up this morning to the rain, I couldn't muster the enthusiasm to do it. Soo
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 12, 2009 at 8:39 PM | Addicted to runningSaint Urho wears a skort
So I finally made a decision last night that I'd get up early this morning and drive to Menahga to run in the Saint Urho Run 10K. It turned out to be a great morning for a drive, especially the stretch between Frazee and Menahga, which apparently is the "Gateway to the Pines." Menahga is
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 11, 2009 at 4:19 PM | Addicted to runningAiming for normal
"Courage is fear that has said its prayers." - Dorothy Bernard It's been a topsy turvy week for running, and the disruptions and attempts to set up my training plan have taken its toll. But I think I'm close to getting back on track, with a race Saturday and normal marathon training resum
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 10, 2009 at 11:59 AM | Addicted to runningLearning curve
So far, I've had a few obstacles to clear in using my new Garmin 405, but I'm convinced that it will be for the best. I'll be going into my experiences with heart rate training in some future posts, but I am still on a learning curve in getting everything set up with the watch. To be more accurate,
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 9, 2009 at 4:28 PM | Addicted to runningGoing high-tech
For months I've resisted the urge to buy a new running watch, complete with GPS and a heart monitor. But after months of straddling the fence, I finally purchased a Garmin 405 last night at Beyond Running. I'm pretty sure my training will benefit, especially from the heart rate monitor data, once I
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 8, 2009 at 9:15 AM | Addicted to runningFlash joins the party
After a weekend of sun and the beach, it was back to the real world today. But I had some help in the transition with an easy 7-miler this morning. Riley joined me for the first 3 miles, and about half way through, we were greeted by Flash, a Basset hound that had gotten loose and decided to follow
Posted by: RunningSpud on Jul 6, 2009 at 2:01 PM | Addicted to running
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