Post-holiday exercise options
DULUTH, Minn. - After the holidays is when most people start feeling like it's time to hit the gym.A new kind of gym has opened up in Duluth…
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Duluth YMCA sees uptick in members during colder months
DULUTH, Minn. - So many cold days in a row means its getting harder to stay active. FOX 21 spoke with the Duluth YMCA about what they're doing to keep people…
Depression Happens In the Northland Around This Time Of the Year
DULUTH, Minn. - There can be dark days living in Duluth and being so far away from the equator means not enough sunlight, which can affect how you feel. Seasonal affective disorder…
Affordable Care Act Sign Up Tally Dips Slightly to 8.7M
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government says more than 8.7 million people have signed up for coverage next year under the Obama-era health care law, exceeding expectations for a program that President Donald Trump has unsuccessfully tried to repeal. The final…
Northland Man Share His Story Of His Very Own Christmas Miracle
DULUTH, Minn. - After nearly 14 years on the job with the U.S. Postal Service Michael Sylvester is what some may call a walking Christmas…
Minnesota Lawmaker: Vaccine Opt-Out Should Require Education
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state lawmaker wants parents who are opposed to vaccinating their children to see a physician before opting out of the state's immunization schedule. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Rep. Mike Freiberg says legislation he's sponsoring preserves parental…
Taking Shelter at Safe Haven
DULUTH, Minn.- According to the National Resource of Domestic Violence Center calls of domestic abuse decline during the holidays. Advocates with Safe Haven Shelter and Resource Center say many reasons play a…
FIT4MOM Twin Ports Demonstrates Quick Workout for Busy Moms
DULUTH, Minn. - The holiday season is extremely busy for families and sometimes it can be easy to pass on a regular workout routine. One Northland mom, Lisa Filzen, says there are…
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Resigning After Senior Care Lapses
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota's Department of Health commissioner is resigning. Gov. Mark Dayton's office announced Tuesday that Commissioner Ed Ehlinger would step down. Ehlinger had been head of the state's health oversight board since 2011. The announcement didn't…
Deadline Approaches for MNsure Enrollment
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Minnesota residents who buy health insurance on the individual market have until Wednesday to enroll in the state-run health care exchange if they want to be covered…
St. Luke's Cardiologist Gives Heart Health Tips for Winter Months
DULUTH, Minn. - With recent snowfall and more in the forecast, doctors are giving warnings for those headed outside. Without previous exercise, many bodies aren't ready for snowy conditions. Dr. Disha Mookherjee…
Chicken Pox Cases on Rise in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS-Minnesota health officials say there's an increase in the number of chickenpox cases this year. Department of Health spokesman Doug Schultz says nearly 400 cases have been reported, the highest number since 2013 when about 480 cases were reported. Schultz…
Dealing With Dementia During the Holidays
DULUTH, Minn.- Gathering with family during the holidays is exciting but can be hectic for those suffering with dementia. Experts told FOX 21 make sure your festive gathering is a safe space.…
Expert Offers Tips on Winter Skin Care
DULUTH, Minn. - Winter in the Northland can be hard on your skin because of the cold, dry air causing inflammation. Staff at one local spa in Duluth have a few…
'Man Flu' is Real, Researcher Claims
(FOX NEWS) - The so-called “man flu” has been a punchline for decades, but according to one expert it may be time to stop taking it lightly. Dr. Kyle Sue, a Canadian doctor whose findings…
