By Dr. Michael Parolini, Optometrist at the SMSC Vision Clinic There are many myths surrounding vision and eye health. Understanding fact from fiction can lead to a lifetime of great […]
Health Tips
Make a Plan for Your Health
By Dave Collins, Physician Assistant at Mystic Clinic andShakopee Dakota Medical Clinic I recently had a conversation with an elder, a Lakota man near the age of 90. I thought […]
Adding FUN Back Into Food and Fitness
There’s no shortage of experts telling us that we need to exercise more and eat healthier. In addition, we are constantly bombarded with endless messaging on the latest fad diets […]
Kick Smoking and Sugar to the Curb
Continuing with the theme of healthy habits, we’re tackling two tough topics this month–smoking and sugar intake. At first glance, these might seem like quite different topics, however, they actually […]
Finding The Right Gym Partner For You
While everyone has their own fitness goals and workout methods, sometimes finding a person to exercise with can make a world of a difference when it comes to progress. A […]
Improve Your Sleep and Reduce Stress
To kick off the new year, the SMSC Health and Wellness Department will focus the next few months on helping you establish or improve healthy habits. Most people know from […]
Veggie and Turkey Bacon Egg Cups
Making Healthy Lifestyle Changes Easier
As 2023 approaches, now is a great time to start thinking about new health-related goals and changes you can make to live a happier and healthier lifestyle. Making sustainable change […]
Sweet Potato and Quinoa Bake
What Everyone Should Know About Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is a disease where your body does not use energy from food properly. Your pancreas produces insulin (a hormone) to help your cells use glucose (sugar). Over […]
