Even though you might be eager to go out and test some of the 10 best places to run in the Twin Cities, there are a few things to consider before you hit the trails, especially if you are a novice runner. Running can be a great form of exercise when done correctly, but you […]
Obesity Rates Soar Over Last 20 Years
A little over 20 years ago there was a national study on obesity in America that offered an insight into obesity rates on a state-by-state perspective. In the 1991 findings, a portion of states reported less than 10% obesity rates, and a large chunk of states showed obesity rates between 10%-20%. No state reported an […]
1 in 6 Contract Food-Borne Illnesses Each Year
A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that produce accounts for nearly half of all food-borne illness, while poultry comes in as the food source with the most fatal infections. Of the nearly 50 million Americans who contract a food-borne illness, 128,000 people visit the hospital and 3,000 die each […]
Over 80,000 Surgical “Never-Events” Occurred Over Last 20 Years
A recent study found that over 4,000 surgical “never-events” occurred on average each year from 1990 to 2010 in the United States. A never-event is categorized as an error that should never occur, like leaving a surgical sponge inside a patient or operating on the wrong appendage. Researchers estimate that never-events cost healthcare systems millions […]
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Surgery
Surgery can be stressful and scary, and talking with a surgeon can add to the stress if you’re not prepared with a few questions. Patients often come to an appointment with questions and then forget them when they start to listen to the doctor. It’s very important to ask your doctor questions about your surgery […]
