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Friday, October 4, 2024
Prairie Doc Perspective Menopause
Kelly Evans Hullinger Md
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Menopause is one of those things that, let’s face it, will ultimately affect everyone with previously functional ovaries. Unfortunately we don’t talk about it enough, which makes it a topic riddled with misinformation. So… what is menopause?
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Prairie Fare: Crunch on some apples to promote good health
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“Fall is my favorite season,” my husband commented as we drove home one sunny afternoon. I agreed.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
These lilacs were attacked by a fungus called Pseudocercospora. Though the leaves died in late summer, the shrubs should overwinter just fine and come back full and healthy next year. (NDSU photo)
Dakota Gardener: Notable
Joe Zeleznik, Forester - Ndsu Extension
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My meteorologist friends tell me that the word “normal” has very little meaning, as no year is ever really normal. Does that mean that every year is “abnormal?” I fear that the answer would take a long time and involve a deep dive into statistics.
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Health Tip
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Provided by Cavalier County Health District Most smokers, including youth, say they want to quit. ‘This is Quitting’ has helped thousands of youth and young adults on their journey to quit vaping. Teens and young adults can join for free by texting DITCHVAPE to 88709
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Potatoes provide many essential vitamins and minerals, especially vitamin C and potassium. (Pixabay photo)
Prairie Fare: Keep your eyes on potatoes as a menu option
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We made our annual trip to a potato festival in Barnesville, Minnesota, in August. I enjoyed my bowl of potato dumplings.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Prairie Doc® Perspective It’s complicated
Debra Johnston, Md
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My personal connection with adoption began nearly 30 years ago. As my mentor, Dr.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Fall is a good time to apply herbicide to kill perennial lawn weeds such as dandelions. (Photo courtesy of Michael Gabler, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)
Dakota Gardener: Herbicide errors strain marriages
Esther E. Mcginnis, Horticulturist - Ndsu
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As a horticulturist, I have seen more than my fair share of strained marriages. My favorite story was told to great effect during a funeral luncheon.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
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Provided by Cavalier County Health District It’s time to get a flu shot! Flu clinic information is available on the Langdon Living Local App, cavaliercountyhealth. com, and Cavalier County Health District Facebook and Instagram pages..
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Prairie Doc® Perspective Backpacks and back to school
Jill Kruse, Do
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School is back in session, so it is time for a little pop quiz. What is an item that almost every student carries? If you said backpack, you are off to a great start. Do you know what it takes to be at the head of the class?
Thursday, September 12, 2024