By Cassandra England, Counselor at ASPIRE The act of self-care involves anything you do to take care of yourself to stay physically, mentally, and emotionally well. Its benefits include better […]
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Overcoming Negative Self-Talk
by Cassandra England, Counselor at ASPIRE What is negative self-talk? Negative self-talk is speaking harshly toward yourself. Four common types of negative self-talk include: The good news is, in the […]
Steps to Prevent Suicide and Fentanyl-Related Overdose
TRIGGER WARNING: THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS CONTENT ABOUT SUICIDE AND DISCUSSES SUICIDAL FEELINGS. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.2 million people attempted suicide in 2020. Many more […]
ForeSIGHT: 5 Common Myths About Vision and Eye Health
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
