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Feeling anxious? 10 free apps to help you cope

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed during a disease outbreak like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is completely normal; however, too much anxiety can be debilitating. If you need help coping, try one

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Login: Community Members Login: Gundersen Employees Minutes in Motion motivates doctor Steven Manson, MD, Pediatrics, used his time working at home during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve his physical fitness
Relieve chronic pain with these techniques

Relieve chronic pain with these techniques

According to the National Institute of Health, pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined and is the most common reason that Americans seek health care. If
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How to stop over-analyzing what food is 'good' and 'bad' for you

Stop over-analyzing the food you eat. Instead of striving for perfection in your diet, shoot for "for the most part."
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Low impact aerobic exercises to try

Some people don't exercise or are worried about exercising because they have an injury or are uncertain about modifying activities for their fitness level. Many people also are nervous to

Savory pesto oatmeal

A quick and easy breakfast bowl with oatmeal, eggs, zucchini, avocado and pesto.
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Abnormal heart rhythms should be checked

What makes your heart race? An exciting game? A passionate kiss? A scary movie? For some people a racing heart, especially when it happens unexpectedly, may be the result of
chickpea and orzo stew with collard greens soup recipe

Chickpea and orzo stew with collard greens recipe

This chickpea and orzo stew with collard greens recipe is rich with vegetables and flavor.
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Top 4 reasons moms love MyChart

"Being a mom is easier than I ever imagined." Said no mom ever. As a parent or caregiver, we know you're juggling a lot. Fortunately, we have a helpful tool
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How to prevent falls among older adults

Falls are the number one cause of traumatic injuries treated at Gundersen Health System, especially among older adults. Thankfully, many falls can be prevented. Use these tips—or share them with
Should I add prebiotics to my diet

Should I add prebiotics to my diet?

By Halley Molstad, CD, RD, Gundersen Nutrition Therapy Find Healthy Recipes High-end supplements, yogurt and even protein powders are now advertising that they contain prebiotics. What are they and should
Mediterranean tuna and pasta salad recipe

Mediterranean tuna and pasta salad recipe

A light and flavorful pasta salad packed with tuna, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, kalamata olives and a simple lemon oregano dressing.
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Manage chronic pain with these 6 tips

Have you ever felt drained or exhausted from dealing with constant pain? If so, try the following tips to help you save energy and get back to enjoying what's most
Mouth water slow cooker chicken recipe

Mouth-watering slow cooker chicken recipe

Makes 6 servings. Ingredients 4 to 5 pounds of whole chicken, insides removed1 tablespoon paprika1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon black pepper½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon onion powder Preparation Place chicken in
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Try something different this year: Ditch your scale

Looking for an easy way to become healthier? Ditch your scale. Our registered dietitians agree.
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How to practice social distancing

Social distancing can help stop the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Here are some things that are safe for you and your family to continue and other activities that
sunflower and oats bar recipe

Sunflower and oat bars recipe

Here's a recipe for delicious Oatmeal Cherry Bars that yields 16 servings. This recipe is perfect for whipping up a batch for bake sales, potlucks, or a healthy snack or
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Five foolproof winter skin care tips

Whether you love winter or dread it, one thing is for sure: The season's cold air and low humidity levels can wreak havoc on your face and skin. Try these

Easy fruit dip

This recipe yields 16 servings of a peanut butter fruit dip and is very flexible - any kind of yogurt or peanut butter works, and you can adjust the sweetness
nix the diet talk this holiday season

Nix the diet talk this holiday season

Diet talk is exhausting. A typical person has diet thoughts and shames their body multiple times each day. For many, an ongoing life goal is to lose weight. But what

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