Health + Wellness

Doldrums: a state or period of inactivity, stagnation, or depression. Doesn't this sound exactly like winter in the Twin Ports? I know I am a bit of a rarity in northern Minnesota/Wisconsin in that I don’t really like the...

I am that girl.  That girl who signs up for gym memberships but never utilizes them. This is embarrassing to admit, but I had a gym membership for around 4 years at one of those franchise places and guess how many times I used it? 15, if that.

   We are only three weeks into the new school year and I've already lost my enthusiasm for packing lunchboxes. I thought I would last until at least Christmas before I grew tired of the lunchbox chore, but no such...

Two years ago, our autistic middle son, Gus, rode his bike off of our normal path. He moved very quickly. We lost him. My husband jumped on his bike and rode the surrounding blocks yelling for him but we...

Andrea sits down and asks Dr. Carley Udland, a Pediatric Hospitalist from St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, MN, questions moms have about RSV. Disclaimer** If you suspect your child is sick, or have specific concerns or questions, please visit your...

Summer has finally arrived here in Northern Minnesota. Which means it will be light sweater weather for the next eight weeks, followed by one scorching hot five day period in which we will all collectively submerge ourselves in the...

Having a friend or relative in the medical field is certainly beneficial. As a nurse for many years, I have received many questions from loved ones, neighbors, or even random strangers at the store looking for guidance with a...

Duluth has so many great indoor things to do with the kids during the winter months, but we're in a pandemic and some of us aren’t comfortable using these venues because our comfort levels are different. Luckily, we live...

Kids yelling "MOM - What's for dinner tonight? What? I don't like that!"  "MOM, I'm starving and I have to be at hockey in 20 minutes." Me, looking in the fridge wondering what I can make that's nutritious and takes...

I have four kids and I remember being so scared to have The Talk with them. I’m not sure why because my parents were never awkward about it with me. They gave me factual information and always told me...