May 17, 2012 This week’s BINGO wellness tip from Dr. James Madison, Cardiologist at Minneapolis Heart Institute-Brainerd Lakes: Not all fats in your diet are equal. There are many cooking oils and fats on the market. Choosing one may be difficult with choices of saturated, nonsaturated, polyunsaturated and trans fatty acids. Choose liquid oils that [...]
Attend a program designed to educate individuals on a lifestyle to prevent diabetes and motivate those living with diabetes to live a healthy life. Riverwood Healthcare Center is hosting a seminar on “Diabetes and Wellness” on Thurs., May 24, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the 40 Club Convention Center in Aitkin. Certified Diabetes Educator Melissa [...]
May is Asthma Awareness Month, a time when we begin spending more time outdoors where pollen, mold, and other airborne substances can trigger asthma attacks. Asthma is a serious, chronic condition characterized by attacks of breathlessness, wheezing and cough. If you, or your child, are experiencing symptoms, don’t ignore them. See your healthcare practitioner right [...]
Adult and Pediatric Urology (APU) in partnership with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and Riverwood Healthcare Center will host an Us TOO prostate cancer support group meeting on May 10 in Crosby. The group will meet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Center at Heartwood Senior Living Community, 500 Heartwood Drive, Crosby. The Aitkin-Crosby [...]