Quick, look at the calendar. Is it Monday, September 19 yet? If you answered, “No”—that’s terrific! Because it means you haven’t missed out on attending the Women’s Health Conference in Bismarck. The annual event gathers hundreds of women for an entire day of focusing on themselves and their overall health—mind, […]
By Marci Narum Photography: OhFer Creative, Grand Forks Music. It makes us sing, sometimes at the top of our lungs. It can cause us to dance, whether it’s pretty or not. And a tune or words to the right melody can move us to tears. But there is scientific […]
By Renae Hoffmann-Walker Put your big girl panties on. That’s what Century High School cross country coach Julie Stavn has told her team members for years. Now they are telling her the same thing. Rewind to Harvey, ND where Julie was number five of 10 children. A self-professed tomboy, Julie used […]
This month’s Olympic games have one Bismarck woman busier than ever. Kari Warberg Block’s “Stay Away Mosquitoes” patches are being given to athletes competing at the Games in Brazil. “The patch is such a great option for the athletes. They don’t want to spray chemicals on their skin,” explains Kari. […]
By Jody Kerzman 137. That’s how many North Dakotans died by suicide in 2015. Dean Leingang was one of them. His daughter, Ashley Jacobchick, wonders about the other 136. “I am not ashamed. I have never hidden the fact that my dad died by suicide,” says Ashley. “I have never […]
Are you at risk of suicide? Is someone you love at risk of taking their life? Here are some warning signs to be ware of: Hopelessness Feeling trapped Depression, anxiety, mood changes Thinking about, making actual threats to harm oneself Drug and/or alcohol use Anger Sleep changes Acting reckless, risky […]
Every mom is different, and the changes pregnancy and a new baby bring are different for everyone. But, there are some symptoms to watch for. Dr. Kenney says these are some questions to ask yourself: Have you been much more down, depressed, or sad than usual? Have you been unable […]
By Kylie Blanchard With summer in full swing, children’s activity levels increase and, along with this, so do their chances for injuries. While bumps and bruises remain commonplace, there is also an uptick in head injuries and concussions during this time of the year. “We see the same injuries we […]
By Jamie Christensen A murder. A flood. A cancer diagnosis. And multiple challenges in between. It could be the scene for a novel or Netflix series. In reality, it is one local woman’s true story of focusing on new beginnings. March 3, 1996, at the age of 16, Lisa (Blowers) […]
By Jody Kerzman Julie Skaret’s eyes light up when asked about her daughter, five-year-old Taylor. “She’s very adventurous. She’s a typical little girl I think. She’s shy sometimes and sometimes she’s really outgoing,” says Julie, with a smile. “She is everything. She’s the reason I get up every morning and go […]
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