Blog – Welia Health in East-Central Minnesota

Dec 19 2024

Kicking the sugar habit

Sugar’s allure is undeniable, but its consequences can be severe. From obesity to mood swings, excessive sugar consumption can wreak [...]

Dec 19 2024

Family Medicine , Rehabilitation

Breaking free: Your Q&A guide to quitting tobacco

Have you ever dreamt of breaking free from tobacco’s grip? It is possible. Millions have successfully kicked the habit and [...]

Dec 19 2024

Pharmacy

Advil vs. Tylenol – What’s the difference?

We’ve all been there: a sudden headache, a nagging backache, or a fever that won’t break. Reaching for a bottle [...]

Dec 19 2024

Eye Care

Daily vs. extended wear contact lenses

Tired of glasses getting in the way? Contact lenses offer a clear, comfortable, and convenient solution for vision correction. But [...]

Nov 21 2024

Birth Center

Preparing your home for a newborn

Welcome, baby! Making sure your home is safe for a newborn One of the jobs of a parent is helping [...]

Nov 18 2024

Nutrition

Harnessing your hunger hormones

Have you ever reached for an extra slice of pizza or a second serving of dessert, even though you’re already [...]

Nov 18 2024

Rehabilitation

Understanding dysphagia: An invisible disorder

Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is a condition that can significantly affect your quality of life and overall health. The ability [...]

Nov 18 2024

Rehabilitation , Sports Medicine

A roadmap to preventing overuse injuries

Overuse injuries are a common setback for athletes of all ages and skill levels. These injuries happen when we put [...]

Nov 18 2024

Women's Health

UTIs – What you need to know

The urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bother many of us know all too well, with women bearing the brunt [...]

Nov 18 2024

Eye Care

Hooded eyes: A closer look

Hooded eyes—whether you’ve had them all your life or noticed them more as you age—are a distinctive feature that many [...]

Oct 11 2024

Birth Center , Family Medicine , Parenting

Milestones in the life of a toddler

Watching your little one transform from a curious toddler to a confident, chatty explorer is quite an adventure. The toddler [...]

Oct 11 2024

Nutrition

Arthritis – Diet Dos and Don’ts

Feeling achy and stiff? Arthritis can be a real pain. For a staggering number of people, living with arthritis is [...]

Oct 11 2024

Rehabilitation

Bigger and Louder—LSVT Program Grows

Welia Health expands LSVT BIG and LSVT LOUD for the Parkinson’s community At Welia Health, we are dedicated to improving [...]

Oct 11 2024

Pharmacy

Safe disposal of medications and sharps

Safeguarding our community and environment A crucial aspect of keeping everyone safe and healthy is the proper disposal of medications [...]

Sep 30 2024

Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgeon explains robot-assisted joint replacements

Orthopedic surgeon, Chad Holien, MD, showcases the groundbreaking use of robotic technology in joint replacements. Experience less pain and faster [...]

Sep 26 2024

Birth Center , Mental Health , Women's Health

Postpartum Depression

The basics of postpartum depression A lot of things change after giving birth. As a new parent, you’re dealing with [...]

Sep 16 2024

Orthopedics

Am I a candidate for robot-assisted joint replacement?

Joint pain can make even the most mundane tasks feel like climbing a mountain. When medications, physical therapy, and other [...]

Sep 16 2024

Family Medicine

Welia Health physician answers questions about the flu

Dr. Matthew Allen, a family medicine physician with Welia Health, answers questions about flu vaccine safety, effectiveness, and alternatives. Why [...]

Sep 16 2024

Family Medicine

Atrial fibrillation: Keeping your heart in rhythm

Ever feel like your heart is playing a drum solo all on its own? Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is the [...]

Sep 16 2024

Emergency

Naloxone (Narcan®) and opioid overdose

Empowering our community with knowledge Opioid overdoses are a serious public health crisis worldwide, in the US, Minnesota and our [...]

Sep 16 2024

Family Medicine

Staying healthy starts with prevention

Schedule your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit today Staying healthy as we age becomes even more important. That’s why Medicare offers [...]

Aug 20 2024

Birth Center , Family Medicine

Pediatrician’s advice for new parents

The first time you bring your newborn home, life instantly gets real. Cries fill the air, diapers need changing, and [...]

Aug 20 2024

Eye Care

Progressive vs Bifocal Lenses: Which is Right for You?

Benjamin Franklin, the quintessential inventor, famously solved his own vision problems by creating the first bifocal lenses. His ingenious solution [...]

Aug 20 2024