Asthma Awareness
Asthma is a chronic disease of the lungs that affects about 20 million Americans.
According to John Adgate, an associate professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Minnesota, asthma is on the rise.
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May 28, 2008
May 22, 2008
Reduce your risk of stroke
About 780,000 Americans each year suffer a stroke. And stroke kills more than 150,000 people a year, making it the No. 3 cause of death behind heart disease and cancer.
Who is at risk? People with high blood pressure, diabetes, and high cholesterol, smokers, heavy drinkers, and those who are obese.
Dr. Kamakshi Lakshminarayan, a University of Minnesota neurologist, explains what you should do to lower your risk.
May 14, 2008
National Physical Fitness Month
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, an annual campaign intended to get people of all ages more engaged in physical activity.
How much physical activity is recommended for children and adults? Melissa Nelson, a University of Minnesota epidemiologist, has the answer.
May 7, 2008
The Importance of Vitamin D
At least 60 percent of Americans are deficient in vitamin D. That's according to a survey of blood tests by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
University of Minnesota nutritionist Kim Robien tells us why vitamin D is important for our health.
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