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Ideal weight

Find out how much you should really weigh.

Depression inventory

Everyone gets sad. But "feeling down" consumes the lives of people with depression – and they can't "snap out of it." Do you need help?

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Get fit

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Sign up your child for a sport

Enrolling your child in a baseball, soccer or other sports league can ensure regular exercise, promote friendships and instill a sense of teamwork.

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Health & Wellness

Featured class

Running to Keep Hearts Beating 5K and 15K

The Minneapolis Heart Institute® invites runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to join us in the combat against heart disease.

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Eat healthy

greasy foods like pepperoni pizza make GERD worse

Things that may cause or worsen GERD

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) occurs when stomach acid backs up into the esophagus. Fatty foods and other factors can trigger or worsen symptoms of GERD.

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Recipe: Red beans and rice

Here's a zesty way to add heart-healthy fiber to your diet.

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Our health library includes comprehensive information resources, including online manuals and more than 600 videos on health topics ranging from diabetes to heart disease.

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