Allina: Health tip of the week

Pharmacy: Medications and pregnancy

28 Nov 2008 17:29:59 CST

Common drugs that may not be safe for baby

Health: Blood pressure too high?

25 Nov 2008 00:31:11 CST

Suggestions on how to bring it down

Health: Caffeine and pregnancy

13 Nov 2008 00:18:07 CST

Avoid the stimulant while you're expecting

Health: Caring for a loved one during the holidays

7 Nov 2008 00:31:10 CST

Holidays are a time of happiness but they can also be quite stressful, especially for caregivers and their charges with Alzheimer's disease.

Health: Trick-or-treating safely

24 Oct 2008 14:48:59 CST

Halloween can be great fun for children and parents. To help ensure a safe night of trick-or-treating, follow these rules.

Health: Choose a safe Halloween costume

17 Oct 2008 00:18:07 CST

And have a fun holiday

Health: What causes sore breasts?

25 Sep 2008 00:18:06 CDT

Breast soreness is common in young women, but it becomes less common as they get older. If pain lingers, speak to your doctor

Pharmacy: Taking an NSAID

16 Sep 2008 00:18:07 CDT

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxen can relieve pain without a doctor's prescription. Who should avoid these pain relievers?

Health: Keep stress at bay

15 Sep 2008 00:18:06 CST

Some stress is unavoidable, but there are things you can do to prevent stress from taking over your life and making health problems worse.

Health: Depression in seniors

11 Sep 2008 00:18:06 CST

Depression is common in people older than age 65. Its symptoms can be different for seniors than for younger people.

Nutrition: Eating a brain-healthy diet

9 Sep 2008 00:18:06 CST

Nutritional suggestions to help keep your mind sharp

Nutrition: Understanding serving sizes

8 Sep 2008 00:18:07 CDT

The nutritional content of most foods is labeled according to serving size. But how much should you put on your plate?

Health: Controlling asthma

4 Sep 2008 00:18:07 CDT

While what triggers an asthma attack varies from person to person, certain things can help most asthmatics ward off attacks.

Fitness: Exercise your brain

26 Aug 2008 00:18:05 CST

Workouts for your mind are as important as they are for your body, especially as you get older.

Health: Before your mammogram

20 Aug 2008 00:18:06 CDT

To get the best results from a mammogram, follow these guidelines.

Health: Beating backpack pain

13 Aug 2008 00:18:05 CDT

Keep these guidelines in mind when choosing and wearing a backpack.