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Dialogue on Diversity - A Four-Part Series - CCX Media

The subject of race or ethnicity can sometimes be a difficult conversation to have. But it’s one we should talk about. In “Dialogue on Diversity’ Reporter Sonya Goins spent over a month asking people in the northwest metro what diversity means to them. The replies were as different as the people responding to the question.

As part of a week-long series, reporter Sonya Goins takes a closer look at racial and ethnic diversity and how diversity matters in self-preservation, education, and local go...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Know your status: The importance of HIV testing

It's not making major news headlines like in the '80s, but HIV remains a significant health concern. About 38 million people are living with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, according to the World Health Organization.It's important to get tested and know your HIV status. Knowing your HIV status helps you choose options to stay healthy.Dr. Stacey Rizza, a Mayo Clinic infectious diseases specialist, says people should take the virus more seriously."I want people to know that it's still prevalent i...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Reducing thumb arthritis pain

Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects.Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic surgeon who specializes in wrist and hand disorders, explains the condition and available treatments.Does your thumb hurt when you're scrolling on your phone? Is it made worse when gripping objects? You could be suffering from basilar thumb joint arthritis."Patients will typica...

Mayo Clinic Minute: How to jump-start your workout

The Summer Olympics have started, which might inspire you to be more physically active. But jump-starting your workout routine can be challenging if you've been sitting on the couch for a while. It can seem like a daunting task.Dr. Nathan LeBrasseur, director of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging at Mayo Clinic, says it's never too late to get moving, even if you're an older adult.Starting a workout program or being physically active takes motivation and commitment. The key is to start...

Mayo Clinic Minute:  Battling barriers to transplant surgery - Mayo Clinic News Network

Each year, there are thousands of people waiting for a kidney or liver transplant in the U.S. Some of those transplant candidates are living with diabetes, high blood pressure or obesity, which can sometimes complicate transplant surgery.


Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, offers advice on preparing patients for the lifesaving operations.


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Mayo Clinic Minute: Navigating nutrition for heart health - Mayo Clinic News Network

Could a short diet questionnaire encourage patients to make better food choices and improve heart health? In the past, your healthcare team had to rely on lengthy surveys to better understand what you were eating. But that's all changed with the Mini-EAT assessment tool.


Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains how this free, relatively new technology is helping patients and healthcare professionals.


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Mayo Clinic Minute: Exercising with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy - Mayo Clinic News Network

About 1 in 500 people have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). It's a condition where the heart muscle becomes abnormally thick. HCM is one of the most common causes of sudden death among young athletes and otherwise healthy adults.


Recently, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released new guidelines.


Dr. Steve Ommen, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Clinic and chair of the guideline's writing committee, says with exercise an...

Mayo Clinic Minute: Does intermittent fasting increase heart disease risk? - Mayo Clinic News Network

For years, people have used intermittent fasting to lose unwanted pounds, while others fast for religious reasons. The popular diet trend is generally safe, but some studies suggest that time-restricted eating could cause heart problems.


Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says this type of dieting isn't for everyone.


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Mayo Clinic Minute: What is a living donor chain? - Mayo Clinic News Network

There are more than 90,000 people on the waiting list for a kidney transplant in the U.S. Unfortunately, the demand for kidneys exceeds the supply. However, so-called living donor chains are giving hope to those in need of vital organs.


Dr. Shennen Mao, a Mayo Clinic transplant surgeon, explains how donor chains work.


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Before Summer Begins, Brooklyn Park Police Examine Crime Strategies

Brooklyn Park Police will continue working with the non-profit group, Minnesota Acts Now, to patrol hot spots where crime went down. “We’re hopeful we can keep this trend because we know that summer is coming and we don’t know what we’re going to be facing,” said Harding Smith with Minnesota Acts Now. Police also intends to work on more youth outreach as well as gunshot victims.

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