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Super Hero Foods: Sweet Potatoes

Though it may taste as sweet as candy, the sweet potato is packed with vitamins, minerals and fiber, with very few calories (130 per serving) or fat (≤ 1 gm).

2Jul2008 | Leanne Kramer | 0 comments | Continued
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Working Rotating Shifts Without Losing Your Balance

Careers in emergency services, law enforcement, health care, transportation, manufacturing, and more may involve shifts that rotate between days, evenings and nights. While rotating shifts might offer flexibility, people don’t always realize the impact on their health and personal life.

10Jun2008 | Avera Health | 0 comments | Continued
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Recognizing and Preventing a Stroke

There are some things in life that you can just count on. Tomorrow, the sun will rise and you will start your day in much the same way that you always have. You will eat breakfast, read the paper, go to work or do some yard work. You can count on being able to the things you love. But if you are one of the 500,000 Americans who will suffer a stroke this year, your entire life could change and doing the basic everyday activities could become very difficult.

9Jun2008 | Sanford Health | 0 comments | Continued
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Real Men Get Exams

In recognition of national Men’s Health Week, June 9-15, Prime Magazine and the South Dakota Department of Health are partnering to promote annual physical exams for men.

9Jun2008 | Prime Staff | 1 comment | Continued
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Black Beans for Prime

Black beans, black beans, where do we start? Have some today; they’re good for your heart! No kidding! They contain significant amounts of folate and magnesium, which help prevent heart disease. Black beans are also an excellent source of dietary fiber (6 gm per ½ cup) that can have a cholesterol-lowering effect.

9Jun2008 | Leanne Kramer | 0 comments | Continued
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Keep Your Swing: Prevent Golf Injuries

Golf may not be as fast-paced as basketball or as adventurous as rock climbing, but golfers do face hazards of their own. And we’re not talking about lakes or sand traps.

5Jun2008 | Sanford Health | 0 comments | Continued
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Keep Your Swing: Prevent Golf Injuries

Golf may not be as fast-paced as basketball or as adventurous as rock climbing, but golfers do face hazards of their own. And we’re not talking about lakes or sand traps.

1May2008 | Prime Staff | 0 comments | Continued
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Seventh Annual “Gourmet Guys” Benefit Supports Successful Aging; Helps Seniors Remain Independent

The 7th annual “Gourmet Guys: Great Food for a Great Cause” celebration at The Center For Active Generations, Sunday April 13th will raise money to support activities and programs for older adults who need help and for those who strive to stay healthy, productive and active.

1Apr2008 | Prime Staff | 0 comments | Continued
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SUPERHERO FOODS: The Egg

As a new regular feature, we will be focusing on foods that should be in our diets, rather than what we too often hear, which is what we should NOT eat. So in the next few months, look for a little good news about some of your favorite foods.

1Apr2008 | Leanne Kramer | 1 comment | Continued
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Back-Breaking Work Bringing You Down?

With all the heavy lifting you do, it’s not hard to believe you have developed that ache in your back. How many times have you brushed aside that nagging feeling only to have the pain become so unbearable it interrupts your daily activities?

1Apr2008 | Tom Boetel | 0 comments | Continued
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