An Annual Exam – A Good Idea “Why should I have an annual exam?” you ask. “I’m in good health and I have no complaints, so what’s the point?” An annual physical is so much more than a check-up. Following are a few answers to the question above: In an annual exam, you have an […]
Spring did finally arrive in Minnesota and many of us were happy for the warmer weather. Unfortunately, tick season also arrives at this time of year. There are about a dozen different types of ticks — but the two we see most in Minnesota are the American dog tick (or wood tick) and the blacklegged […]
Take The First Step To Fight Colon Cancer: Please Get Screened Even though the death rate from colorectal cancer has been dropping for the past 30 years, it is still the second-leading cause of cancer-related death in the United States. March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month and at Edina Sports + Family Medicine we […]
February is American Heart Month and an excellent opportunity for us to remind our patients to be conscious of good heart health. In the U.S., 2300 people die of cardiovascular disease every day. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in both men and women. Pumping about 2,000 gallons of blood every day and […]
Here in Minnesota – some of us love winter. We love to skate or ski or snowboard or make snow angels. And others, while not loving it, tolerate winter – or at least have gotten used to it as being a yearly occurrence. Regardless of the group you fall into it’s not a bad idea […]
Have A Healthy Holiday This time of year can be lovely with holiday lights, pristine snowfalls and the spirit of goodwill in the air. But it’s also a time of stress for many of us. There is work to do, and parties to attend or presents to buy and cards to send. Add all of […]
November is the month that many of us stop to reflect on our blessings: Family and friends Good health A warm bed at night Food on our tables Love and laughter If we try, we can usually find something to be grateful for. And gratitude is actually good for you! An article in Psychology Today […]
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month We have made great strides in diagnosing and treating breast cancer over the past several decades, but the battle is not over. Data from the American Cancer Society tells us that for 2017: About 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About 40,610 […]
Our Dr. Nate Waibel is an Associate Medical Director for The Twin Cities Marathon. And Edina Sports + Family Medicine will be an exhibitor at the marathon’s Health & Fitness Expo. Stop by and see us at the Saint Paul RiverCentre – Lower Level on: – Friday Sept 29th: 11am and 8pm – Saturday Sept […]
Vaccinations are not just for kids. They are recommended throughout life for various ages, stages and circumstances. And while some diseases like Polio and Small Pox are extremely rare, proper vaccination is still very important for personal and public health. Children, Adolescents and Teens Vaccinating your children according to the recommended schedule is one of […]
