Health eMinutes is your source for learning about a variety of health topics, upcoming health events and recipes that are as healthy as they are tasty.
If Your Child is the Next Brett Favre ...
If your child is an active participant in sports, listen up. A new kind of neurocognitive testing has been developed that could prove invaluable when treating a young athlete after a concussion. Read more...
Feature Recipe: Mexican Skillet Casserole
With rising food prices and the increased cost of fuel, shoppers are feeling the pinch. This is a budget-friendly recipe that's quick, easy, economical and will feed a bunch! If you like food spicy, consider using hot or medium salsa. Serve it with a green salad and corn muffins for a balanced meal. View the recipe
Why Should You Get a Flu Shot?
Flu season is here, and unfortunately, this unwelcome visitor will be with us from now through about April of next year. The flu virus is transmitted from person to person by coughing, sneezing and touching surfaces like doorknobs or telephones. Now is the time to reduce your risk of catching this highly infectious and sometimes serious disease by getting a flu shot. Read more...
Upcoming Health Events
Knee Pain and Knee Replacement Seminar - November 6
If you'd like to learn more about knee pain and knee replacement, attend a free education seminar at the Plymouth Creek Center, 14800 34th Avenue North in Plymouth on Thursday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. Dr. Jonathan Asp, an orthopedic surgeon at North Memorial, will address the causes of knee pain, knee replacement and new treatment options. Read more...
Eating in the Fast Lane: Tips for Healthy Eating on the Run - November 6
Even if you're short on time, you can still enjoy delicious snacks and meals. Fast food doesn't have to be unhealthy food. You can prepare a healthy snack or meal just as quickly as an unhealthy one. It's just a matter of planning ahead, having the right foods on hand and learning how to prepare them. Read more...
Classes and Support Groups Offered by North Memorial
Having the chance to learn more about a particular health problem that uniquely affects you or simply having the chance to talk with others who share the same experiences is invaluable. There is no way to reduce all of the emotions and worries related to your health, but classes and support groups at North Memorial will help you learn new ways to care for yourself. We offer a variety of classes and support groups. Click here to learn more about our offerings
You can always check on the latest health events at North Memorial by visiting the News and Events section of our website.
Looking for More Ways to Discover Good Health?
North Memorial's healthy living newsletter, Living Well, is available online. To view copies of past editions, click here. To subscribe to Living Well, email bill.stein@northmemorial.com.
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