Health & Wellness

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Men’s Health Q&A

Glencoe Regional Health’s family medicine physician, Connor Hedstrom, DO, answers a few of the most commonly asked questions about men’s health […]

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Spot the 8 Signs of A Wound Infection

Wounds are a common occurrence in our daily lives, and while most minor wounds heal without complications, some may become […]

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How to Get Rid of a Kidney Stone

Kidney stones can be excruciatingly painful and disrupt daily life. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and treatment options is helpful for […]

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3 Reasons Diabetic Wounds are Slow to Heal

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the common complications of diabetes is slow […]

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Foods to Avoid with Acid Reflux and GERD

If you suffer from acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), you know how uncomfortable and disruptive it can be. […]

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Five Things to Know About Vertigo

Dizzy spells and spinning sensations can feel unsettling and scary – but if you’re experiencing vertigo, you are not alone. […]

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Take Wellness One Step at a Time

Sometimes it’s not enough to talk the talk, you’ve got to walk the walk. Walking is a free and easy […]

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Antibiotic Use

Antibiotics save lives. Improving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics, and the way we take antibiotics, helps keep us healthy now, […]

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How to Prevent and Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers

What is a Diabetic Foot Ulcer? If you are one of the 34.2 million Americans living with diabetes, you could […]

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Stay Active This Winter: Tips from Our Physical Therapists

With the sun setting earlier and the snowfall around us, it might seem more difficult to stay active in the […]