Maple Grove Medical 2015

The Medical Magazine for Maple Grove

SEPTEMBER 2015

FINDING THERAPY THAT HEALS

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MAPLE GROVE

INSIDE

MEDICAL

Dear Readers, It’s no secret that Maple Grove is a hotbed for all things medical. The community is home to some of the leading medical centers, physicians and innovators. We are excited to share the stories of medical leaders and their patients as they work to make the area healthier and happier.

Medical events are life-changing, and so many people work here everyday to help patients through whatever life throws their way.

In our inaugural issue, you will find stories about a star athlete overcoming an overuse injury, a counseling canine, back pain management and workplaces staying healthy. We also have a special guest column from the University of Minnesota Gopher football team’s physician.

As we embark on our new publication, we want to hear from you.

Please share your stories and experiences, tell us what you want to see, and we will keep you informed of happenings in this important field in your backyard. Send us an email at mgmedical@ecm-inc.com.

Stay healthy and happy reading, - Theresa Malloy, Editor

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Features

Sales Associate Bob Guisinger

6 Overuse injuries for girls Finding ways to prevent excessive overuse

Executive Editor Peggy Bakken

injuries.

11 Canine love in therapy Pet therapy providing relief for the suffering.

15 What’s up doc?

More children suffering from overuse injuries.

16 Oh, that aching back

Sales Manager Jeremy Bradfield Director of News Keith Anderson

General Manager Mark Weber

Why so many of us suffer from an aching back.

19 The healthy you at work Workplace wellness more than just a fad.

Extras 5 Medical Calendar Finding ways to stay healthy in Maple Grove.

23 Medical Directory Services available in the Maple Grove area.

Press & News Publications 33 Second Street N.E., Osseo, MN 55369 763-425-3323 Copyright 2015

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MARK IT!

Events For Better Health

Calendar of Events North Memorial Foundation Gala Saturday, Oct. 3 - A gala for the North Memorial Foundation will benefit a variety of medical programs. The night includes silent and live auctions, dinner, live music and dancing. The event starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Marriott Southwest, 5801 Opus Parkway, Minnetonka. Contact North Memorial Health Care at 763-581-5900 for more information.

Children’s Trivia Night Saturday, Oct. 3 - Join Children’s Hospital for a trivia night, which benefits The Children’s Association. Event runs from 5:30 - 9 p.m. at the Bloomington VFW, 311 W 84th St #84, Bloomington. For more information, call 612-813-6226.

Birth classes and Refreshers October - Maple Grove Hospital, 9875 Hospital Drive, Maple Grove, offers ongoing birthing and refresher classes throughout the year. Evening and weekend birth preparation classes, Baby Moon weekend classes, Big Brother/Big Sister, and CPR are among the topics. Information: maplegrovehospital.org/classes Meet the Midwives Thursday, Oct. 15 - North Memorial invites the public to meet the midwives of the center, learn more about Certified Nurse Midwifery services, and tour the labor, delivery and postpartum areas. Held from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at the North Memorial Medical Center in the Ridgeview Conference Room at 3300 Oakdale Ave. N, Robbinsdale. There is no cost to attend. For more information, call 763-581-5090.

Pre-Diabetes Nutrition Class Wednesday, Nov. 4 - Learn about pre-diabetes diagnosis and how lifestyle changes can help prevent the development of diabetes.

Identify personal barriers and set goals for making changes. Learn about community resources for ongoing management. This course will take place from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the Maple Grove Park Nicollet Clinic, 15800 95th Avenue North Maple Grove. Pre-register by calling 952-993-3454.

Advance Care Planning Class Wednesday, Nov. 11 - Learn more about planning and making decisions during a critical time for your loved ones. The information session is from 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the Park Nicollet Clinic main conference room, 15800 95th Ave. N., Maple Grove. This event is free. To register, call 952-993-3454 Friends of Gillette Benefit Sunday, Dec. 13 - A theatrical day includes a matinee at the Ordway, followed by a dinner reception at the RiverCentre, reception to support a new family room on the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit at Gillette. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is located at 345 Washington St., Saint Paul. Contact Gillette Children’s at 763-496-6000 for more information.

Have a local event? Email mgmedical@ecm-inc.com.

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SMART BODY

Pleading For Balance

Paige Aspinwall, a Maple Grove volleyball player, rehabilitates a knee that was injured from overuse. Dr. Andrew Arthur of Twin Cities Orthopedics helps athletes understand a proper balance to avoid injuries (Maple Grove Medical photo by Bruce Treichler).

I N J U R I E S

BEYOND THE LIMIT

By Rachel M. Anderson Contributing writer High school senior Paige Aspinwall, 17, is arguably one of the best volleyball players in Maple Grove and for good reason.

She practices almost every day, and plays the sport she loves with intensity 11 months out of the year. In 2014, she was named one of the top 10 set assisters in Minnesota by the StarTribune’s Volleyball Hub. This year her club team won the Northern Lights Qualifier and Omaha President’s Day Classic.

The Northern Lights 17-2 team also placed third in nationals. Aspinwall plays setter, which is much like the quarterback of a football team or point guard in basketball. She is in charge of the offense.

“I love volleyball,” she said, “and see myself playing the game for the foreseeable future.” Aspinwall

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may love the game, but volleyball has not always been good to her. She is one of the thousands of high school athletes who suffer from frequent overuse injuries.

Earlier this year she was diagnosed with runner’s knee, an injury that can strike any athlete who does activities requiring a lot of bending. She also battles frequent bone bruises, which she said are very painful.

“I play back row so I dive a lot, and my knees have taken a beating,”Aspinwall said.

The Mayo Clinic defines an overuse injury as any type of muscle or joint injury, such as tendinitis, runner’s knee or a stress fracture caused by repetitive trauma. Although an overuse injury can happen to anyone, athletes like Aspinwall are particularly prone to them.

In fact, a study published in the April issue of the Journal of Pediatrics found girls are more likely to suffer from overuse injuries than boys. The finding

Paying the Price A study by researchers at The Ohio State University found that girls are more likely to suffer from overuse injuries than boys..

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is based on a study done by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

The team, led by Dr. Thomas Best, analyzed 3,000 male and female injury cases over a seven-year period and across 20 high school sports. The study found the highest rate of overuse injuries occurred in girls track, followed by girls field hockey and girls lacrosse. Overuse injuries in boys were found most often in swimming and diving.

Best attributes overuse injuries are caused by many factors. Not only are young people spending more time playing sports in both competition and practice, he points out the participation and intensity of high school athletes has increased over the past decade. Some high school athletes spend more than 18 hours a week participating in athletics, and many participate in multiple sports concurrently.

In Aspinwall’s case, she plays volleyball exclusively, and estimates she is either practicing or competing an average of 17 hours per week, 11 months out of the year.

Sean Haugen, Aspinwall’s volleyball coach at Maple Grove High School, said most of the overuse injuries he sees occur at the end of the season; but when students such as Aspinwall, who also play club volleyball, they often begin the season with them.

“Paige plays the sport with intensity all year round and uses the same muscles over and over again.

I tell my kids after they are done with juniors that I don’t want them doing anything athletic for at least 2 to 3 weeks — if not more — before we start our season. They need to give their bodies time to rest,” Haugen said.

Dr. Andrew Arthur of Twin Cities Orthopedics specializes in sports medicine, and he said giving their bodies time to rest isn’t all high school athletes need to do in order to avoid overuse injuries.

“I think we need to pay attention to the nutrition of our young athletes,” he said. “They need to get adequate protein, calcium and Vitamin D.” Haugen added staying well hydrated is important as well.

“With both the club kids and high school students

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Pleading For Balance

I coach, I always encourage them to drink plenty of water—not coffee or pop — and to practice healthy eating habits as well. I encourage them to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables,”Haugen said.

Female athletes aren’t the only girls prone to overuse injuries. Deborah Talmage, a physical therapist at Fairview Health Service’s Institute for Athletic Medicine in Maple Grove, said she treats a lot of dancers too.

“A lot of girls come in after suffering twisted ankles, knees or hips, or lower back pain,”she said.

Talmage works to get the girls back on the dance floor as quickly as possible by first evaluating what is causing the problem, then using training and rehabilitation to get them over their symptoms.

“We do a lot of stretching and looking at their techniques with the specific step or activity that is causing their pain,”Talmage said. “In general, we try to keep them in their activity as full as possible.”

Talmage has nearly 20 years of experience as a physical therapist and said experience has proven there are things athletes can and should do to avoid overuse injuries. She recommends they seek out good training, eat a good diet to keep their energy levels up and make sure they are conditioning the muscles they are going to be using to keep them strong.

For Aspinwall, her focus this volleyball season is to do a better job of taking care of herself. She plans to tape her injury-prone knees before practice and competition, and ice them afterward.

“I am also going to be more conscious of the pain,” she said. “Rather than pushing myself to continue playing through it if I reinjure myself, I will pull myself out if I get hurt.”

“I regret not doing that during the club season and now my injuries are going to take longer to heal,”she added.

From August to November, Aspinwall will play for the Maple Grove High School Crimson. Then as soon as the state tournament comes to an end she goes back to the Northern Lights and plays for them from December through July.

Beyond that, she hopes play on a college team.

“I haven’t chosen a school yet, but hope to soon,”she said.

Paige Aspinwal and her volleyball coach Sean Haugen are hoping for an injury-free season this year. (Maple Grove Medical photos by Bruce Treichler)

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DOG LOVE

Serenity Through Canine

Eleven-year-old Otis works side-by-side with his owner and boss, therapist Cathy Malmon. Malmon has more than 30 years of experience in the field and uses Otis to help calm and support patients through difficult moments.

(Maple Grove Medical Photo by Bruce Treichler)

EASING THE ACHE

By Alyssa Krekelberg Osseo-Maple Grove Press Otis may be the most attentive listener with his patients. His eyes maintain their focus, as clients pour out their hearts in therapy sessions. He comforts patients in a way others cannot because Otis is far from ordinary.

Otis is an Old English Sheepdog. At 11 years old, Otis is The Calli Institute therapy dog, which sees patients of

all ages in and out of the office.

Otis works at The Calli Institute in Maple Grove, a mental health clinic that offers family and couples therapy, group and individual therapy, medication management and psychological testing.

Calli opened its doors in 2010 and is run by its three founders: Cathy Malmon, Liz Anderson and Dr. Leigh Hagglund. From the beginning, Otis has been part of the family.

Malmon has more than 30 years of experience

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Serenity Through Canine

working with patients. She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — and a dog lover. She brought Otis, her dog, to work when Calli opened to help her patients while they go through treatment.

While Otis is large in stature with a pink tongue that lolls from his mouth, his puppy dog eyes assess his surroundings, putting patients at ease. His white and gray fur that is soft from years of being stroked.

Otis has an extensive resume in the field. His first taste of therapy came when he went to work with Malmon while she was a clinician in Pennsylvania.

Malmon began to notice the change in her clients while Otis was around. He was creating a calm atmosphere that allowed her patients to open up in a more effortless way, she said.

After noticing this positive reaction, Malmon realized this alternative therapy with Otis was helping her clients.

Research backs up Malmon’s observations. Various psychological studies show human-animal interactions can cause positive results.

Dr. Javier Virues-Ortega, a senior lecturer at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, published an article which took a close look on the effects of human-animal interaction.

Virues-Ortega drew two conclusions from his research: long-term interactions with an animal can result in lower cardiovascular levels and being around familiar animals can help decrease acute stress.

Another research study, by Dr. Andrea Beetz of the University of Rostock in Germany, found human-animal interactions provided benefits to mental and physical health, especially in reducing risk of cardiovascular diseases.

It’s this type of research that helps explain why therapy dogs have been cropping up over the country for the past decade.

After watching him interact with people, Malmon discovered Otis’natural tendency to comprehend other people’s feelings. She knew Otis would make a perfect therapy dog.

“He has this intuitive sense for knowing when people are sad,” Malmon said. “Otis senses when people are upset and will go to the patient and lick his or her face or lay down real close to patients that seem to need a little bit more support or comfort.”

After witnessing this, Malmon took the steps to make Otis an official therapy dog.

Therapy dogs must complete two types of training: obedience training and therapy training.

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Pets Good For Your Spirits & Your Health

According to a University of Auckland professor’s own research in New Zealand, long-term interactions with an animal can result in lower cardiovascular levels; and being around familiar animals can help decrease acute stress.

into people and ignore distractions.

In therapy training, Otis learned to leave objects alone when asked, check-in with his owner after walking around alone and have positive reactions when unusual situations occur.

Otis uses these skills at Calli every other Saturday when he’s in the office. His main jobs at Calli are to greet people at the door and to sit in on clients’therapy sessions.

Malmon mentioned many of her clients schedule their appointments specifically on Saturdays to see Otis.

“He’s a fixture for them,”she said.

Otis typically sees seven clients with Malmon every week.

During therapy sessions, Malmon will use Otis to help her clients both physically and psychologically.

When teaching relaxation techniques, Malmon will have her patients practice breathing exercises while petting Otis. This causes her patients’ blood pressure to lower and calms them down. This physical reaction then promotes a healthier psychological one, Malmon explained.

“Some people will talk about really difficult material and if Otis is around, it’s almost as though he’s part of their calming,”Malmon said.“This is in part because when they get agitated or upset, Otis will check in with them.”

Malmon has found that Otis’ intuitive responses to agitated patients helps validate what they are feeling.

Otis’ experience is impressive, and he definitely stays busy. Not only does he sit in on therapy sessions, he has also visited nursing homes and classrooms.

Malmon and Otis have made the trip to nursing homes for two years now.

During his visits, Otis would walk into the rooms to greet residents. Malmon noted many of the residents with dementia brighten up and gesture for Otis to come closer as they remembered him.

“There was this one woman at the nursing home that was almost always mute, but when Otis came around she would speak to him. There’s a brightness that he brings to the people around him,”Malmon said with a smile.

Otis’ work doesn’t stop there. For eight years, Otis has been a fixture at a program called Kids Connection.

This program is run by the organization Perspectives, located in St. Louis Park. The organization’s mission is to aid women and their children suffering from poverty, addictions and mental illnesses.

Kids Connection is an after-school academic program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The primary goal of this program is to help at-risk children by increasing their social, academic and health outcomes.

The program director for Kids Connections, Mickie Kay, noted a large number of the kids in this program have emotional or behavioral problems and lack stability

Eleven-year-old Otis works sideby-side with his owner and boss, therapist Cathy Malmon. Malmon has more than 30 years of experience in the field and uses Otis to help calm and support patients through difficult moments. (Maple Grove Medical photo by Bruce Treichler)

in their lives. Kay said Otis calms the kids down and serves as an unfaltering figure for them.

“Otis will visit at least once a month throughout the year,”Kay said. “His calming presence and has helped ease the anxiety of some kids. He has given us so much. It’s amazing.”

When Otis first began visiting Kids Connections, Malmon taught the children how to be calm around Otis.

The kids then learned how to care for Otis, started doing tricks with him and frequently read to him.

“Every year, Otis will single out one of our kids that’s having a hard time with their emotions or behavior,” Kay said. “Otis will pay more attention to that child and they will have special one-on-one time by playing on the playground or going on walks. Being with Otis, they feel loved and special.”

“He always picks a kid that needs him,” Kay added.

“Somehow, they find each other.”

When Otis isn’t working, he can be found relaxing at home in front of a fan and listening to the music of Malmon’s choice.

When Otis is working, he can be found brightening the days of everyone he meets.

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MAPLE GROVE

GUEST COLUMN

MEDICAL

Overuse injuries: becoming common in children

By Dr. David Jewison Guest Columnist

occur from throwing too many pitches after agreeing to coach your son or daughter’s sport.

Additionally, it is common to develop stress fractures from new exercise programs with the intentions of getting into shape. Remember, the “no pain, no gain”concept is not true when it comes to overuse injuries. It is important to understand the stresses that occur on joints and muscles prior to starting a new sport or physical activity. If you plan to start a new training regimen at the gym or want to try endurance running, check with a physician to minimize your risk of overuse injuries.

Prevention-treatment Beyond the discomfort of an overuse injury, you are at risk of losing participation time in your sport, spending more money on medical care than you otherwise would when healthy and potentially losing enjoyment in your activity.

The No. 1 treatment for overuse injuries is to “stop using.”This might seem logical, but for many patients, it is difficult to accomplish. Listen to your body. If pain from a sport or physical activity begins to limit your participation, stop doing it and seek a

An overuse injury can be generally defined as an injury to the musculoskeletal system caused by repetitive physical activities, which stress muscles, tendons, ligaments and bones.

These include, but are not limited to, stress fractures, growth plate injuries, tendinopathies and ligament injuries.

Experts estimate that more than half of the adult and pediatric patient visits to sports medicine offices are due to overuse injuries.

Fortunately, most of these injuries are preventable through understanding “More than training regimens and practice schedules. half of the adult Pediatric overuse injury and pediatric It is not uncommon for a 10-year-old to patient visits to play one sport year-round and practice more sports medicine than 10 hours per week. While this physical offices are due to activity, teamwork and competition can be overuse injuries. healthy, a recent study suggests that young Fortunately, most athletes who played a sport for more hours of these injuries per week than their age were more likely to are preventable be injured. through That’s because during growth, the growth understanding plates of bones are more prone to injury training regimens than muscles and tendons. These growth and practice plate injuries include Osgood-Schlatter schedules.” disease of the knee, Sever’s disease of the heel and Little Leaguer’s shoulder.

A child’s sport specialization and their readiness for the medical expert’s advice. activity play a role in pediatric overuse injuries. If an overuse If you continue to push through the pain, you will likely injury is diagnosed, it is important to have the athlete, parents, make things worse. Take a break and rest. Physicians may be coaches and athletic trainers involved in the plan for treating able to use casts, splints or injections to manage pain as a part the ailment and preventing more harm. of the treatment plan.

Adult overuse injury Overuse injuries are preventable. With the support of your Adults can suffer overuse injuries as well. People might primary care team, you can stay active and healthy. start a marathon training program, for example, without any guidance and little running experience. It’s a wonderful Dr. Jewison practices at Maple Grove and the idea, but can prompt overuse issues. These injuries can even University of Minnesota medical centers.

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CHRONIC PAIN

Finding Some Relief

Jeremy Swenson climbed to the top of the 14,000-foot peak of Mt. Quandary in Colorado after completing three months of PNBC’s exercise program.

(Submitted photos)

O U R DA I LY D I E T O F

P A I N

By Cynthia Parsons Contributing Writer

Chronic pain is a substantial public health concern affecting both the quality of life of individuals and their families and imposes an economic burden on the economy through lost productivity and health care expenditures.

The Institute of Medicine estimates about 100 million Americans are affected by chronic pain, more than those affected by cancer, diabetes and heart disease combined with costs reaching approximately $600 billion per year.

Why is it expensive? Multiple X-rays, MRIs, CRTs, injections, surgeries, traction, massage and electrical stimulation are among the treatments prescribed to hurting patients. These high-priced diagnostic tools can definitely add up.

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The personal cost and pain is also a big deal.

When Jeremy Swenson, a schoolteacher and wedding DJ, hurt his back, he struggled for two years with agonizing pain. Swenson injured his back when he fell backwards while lifting heavy speakers. After his injury, he couldn’t snow blow the driveway or wrestle with his kids.

To reduce the pain, he would use cold ice packs and pain pills but he still ended up in the ER from excruciating back pain. So he sought a treatment plan at Maple Grove MAPS Medical Pain Clinic.

His ER trips ended once he entered the three-month program at MAPS where he learned to strengthen and stretch his back.

According to MAPS’ Dr. Mehul Desai, “The most common type of pain is lower back pain.”

Dr. Brian Nelson, orthopedic surgeon and founder of Physicians Neck & Back Clinics said, “Eighty to

90 percent of adults will be stricken with back pain in their physical therapists kept me motivated. As they say in the lives. What you do for your pain depends on the reason you program, ‘You must work hard to be able to resume your have the problem.” activities,’” Swenson said. “It’s a holistic approach, and it There are two kinds of back pain. worked for me. I was able to meet my goal of climbing to the Acute back pain applies to someone who has never had back top of the 14,000-foot peak of Mount Quandary in Colorado.” pain before. For example, a person gets hurt shoveling snow or A number of factors can cause back pain, including twists the wrong way, assuming there is no underlying tumor remaining sedentary for extended periods of time. or fracture.

“Due to changing habits in the U.S., we are sitting more and “With acute back pain, 90 percent of the time a person are less mobile. We have gone from being farmers to white collar will be fine. You’ll go to the chiropractor, physical therapist or manufacturing jobs,” Desai said. “Jobs are predisposing us or acupuncturist, for example, and you’ll think they fixed to obesity. We weigh more than we used to. Abdominal obesity you,” Nelson said. “But if you did and preservatives in our food are nothing, you would have the same predisposing us to developing outcome. You can’t make a mistake arthritis.” with what you do.”

Belly fat is changing the “Due to changing Steve Born, a physical therapist biomechanics of the spine, he added. habits in the U.S., assistant at PNBC, recently worked Both Desai and Nelson agree we are sitting more and are less mobile. with a patient named Paul Babin. exercise can go a long way to We have gone from “Paul came to PNBC with alleviate back pain. being farmers to extreme lower back pain, flexed The solution to back pain is to white collar or “Due to changing trunk, and antalgic gait (a gait build strength to achieve structural manufacturing jobs. habits in the U.S., we are sitting more Jobs are predisposing that develops as a way to avoid pain stability and strength in the back and are less mobile.

We have us to obesity.

We while walking),”Born said. and core. Working hard to isolate gone farmers to weighfrom more being than we “I had not taken care of my back,” muscle groups gives long-term white collar or manufacturing used to.

Abdominal Babin said. “In the winter of 2012, improvements. jobs.Jobs are predisposing us to obesity and obesity.

We weigh more than we I hurt my back shoveling snow. I was “Before you do injections, MRIs preservatives in our used to.

Abdominal obesity and food are predisposing in so much pain. I tried injections and the expensive stuff, do the preservatives in our food are us to developing and then back surgery in 2014. I right kind of exercise and work predisposing arthritis.” us to developing was one of the worst cases PNBC hard to feel much better; so you can arthritis.” had seen. PNBC got my lower get back to your regular activity Dr. Mehul Desai Dr. Mehul Desai back healed through their exercise level,” Nelson said. “Otherwise, it is Medical Advanced Pain Medical Advanced Pain Specialists program.” possible to relapse.”

Specialists Eighty-five percent of people For exercise, Nelson recommends with acute back pain get better, the exercise program be intensive and while the other 15 percent of specific – working hard enough to people who still have back pain get muscles strong around the spine. two or three months later, now have chronic back pain. The Strength training in the muscle cells and the inflammatory 15 percent falls into two categories: They hurt all of the time process promotes the healing process to make a person feel or they have episodic pain. For example, they are feeling fine better and get stronger. today and then in two months or so they hurt again.

“The person continues to exercise and take care of himself While the program took a few months for Babin to complete, or herself. That’s cost-effectiveness in the new world of the benefits are tremendous and reduced his daily pain. He also healthcare. What are the cost effective ways to do healthcare? learned how to maintain his health.

Can we avoid MRI scans and injections? Do the exercise first “I did the program over five months. Now, I work out twice – the number of people who need the expensive stuff is less,” a week on my own. I went from not able to walk over a couple Nelson said. “There are risks to shots and surgeries.” of blocks to now able to walk as much as I want,” Babin said.

A big part of effective treatment is education.

“I am even starting to run a little.”

Nelson said, “If you build up your strength and don’t Swenson too now exercises three or four days per week continue to maintain it, you will lose it all in six months.” bike riding or walking. He said he liked the MAPS program People need to continue with their self-care. Nelson because it taught him how to continue the program on his own continued, “Can we show them what to do to keep them out so he won’t end up in the ER again. of the healthcare system? The right exercises are needed to get “The program requires work using stretching and strength stronger. Strength helps protect you when you shovel snow in techniques which got me off of my pain medication. The the winter.”

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By Sue Webber Contributing Writer As more companies are offering wellness programs to reduce medical costs and promote healthy living, some Maple Grove workplaces are leading the way with awardwinning programs.

Even before workplace wellness programs became popular, the city of Maple Grove was looking for ways to improve its employees’health and well-being.

“We started our ‘Fit for Wellness’ program in the 1990s,” said Ann Marie Shandley, the city’s human resources director.

Maple Grove’s employee wellness program, known as “Fit for Life,” began as an annual fitness testing and health screening for employees.

The program has continued to expand each year, adding new wellness activities and events. It has evolved into a year-round incentive based, comprehensive, prevention, education and lifestyle change program with the mission of promoting and preserving the health and well-being of employees and their families.

The program is offered to all benefit-earning employees and paid-on-call firefighters. Sixty percent of the city’s 245 employees participate in the program, from city administrator to police officers, building inspectors and 90 paid-on-call firefighters.

“It’s reduced our costs and worker’s compensation,” Shandley said. “Our annual medical plan costs are below regional, local and national rates.”

A committee of employees representing all departments meets monthly to come up with components to the program, she said. The city’s

insurance broker has provided free consulting services to that committee.

“They continue to keep it interesting, a wideranging program,” Shandley said. “Employees can pick and choose to meet their needs and interests. We do a lot of partnering with our health plan provider.”

At a kick-off event each year, employees are given a program booklet and told about ways they can earn points toward getting two additional vacation days.

“That’s a great benefit for new employees who don’t get as much vacation time,”Shandley said.

The program’s theme for 2015 is “Life in Balance: Mind, Body and Spirit.”

Employees may earn points by choosing from a myriad of activities, such as on-site health screening, Health Partners health assessment, participation in a

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healthful eating program or weight management program, community volunteer project, preventive screening with doctor, dentist or eye doctor, using the farmers market, tobacco cessation, seminars and participation in the city’s run-walk-roll 5K event.

The effectiveness of the program is measured through a number of tools, including participation rates, employee surveys, analysis of medical and worker’s compensation claims, aggregate health risk assessments results and return on investment, according to Shandley.

A yearly survey measures people’s interest in the program.

Employees are encouraged to register their comments, both good and bad. The city looks very closely at those comments and works toward tackling any issues that arise, Shandley said.

The sum of the results tells what the employee population is at risk for, Shandley said. For example, they measure improvement in blood pressure results and monitor symptoms that might indicate employees at risk for diabetes, or indicators of depression, stress or heart disease.

“For many, it’s created a different mindset and attitude,” Shandley said. “It creates camaraderie because they do things in teams.”

The program is so successful, Shandley said, “People would be upset if we pulled the plug on the program.”

In addition, as the program“got legs,”people throughout 20

the country have called to get information from Maple Grove, Shandley said.

“We’re glad to share with them,”she added.

The “Fit for Life”Wellness program in Maple Grove has won numerous awards.

In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention selected the City of Maple Grove’s “Fit for Life” Wellness Program as one of only nine worksite wellness programs from across the nation to participate in their Swift Worksite Assessment and Translation project. The focus of CDC’s worksite assessment project was to identify worksite health-promotion programs that showed promise in helping employees maintain or attain a healthy weight and additionally to help employers develop better ways to evaluate such programs. Maple Grove’s “Fit for Life” program was identified by a panel of experts as having an innovative wellness program that qualified to serve as a national benchmark.

It also has won awards from the American Heart Association twice, and seven Wellness by Design gold awards from the Minnesota Public Health Promotion Division of Hennepin County, as well as numerous other awards.

Park Nicollet Health Services Another award-winning workplace wellness program

City of Maple Grove employees run in a 5K as part of their Fit for Life program (Submitted photo).

is offered to Park Nicollet Health Services employees.

An estimated 30 percent of the company’s 8,500 total employees participate in the 10-year-old program, according to Sarah Gierke, the “Be Well” program manager for Park Nicollet.

“The goal is to increase wellness or improve health and well-being through a variety of programs,” Gierke said.

It is important for employees to maintain good health to support Park Nicollet patients’ own goals for health improvement, she added.

Employees are given incentives for completion of parts of the program that allow them credit on health insurance premiums, according to Gierke.

“We look at health risks and think about programs that will address positive things,”Gierke said. “We want people to be excited about the program.”

The program is evaluated through a study of health assessment data, pharmacy costs and health insurance costs, Gierke said.

Park Nicollet was one of this year’s recipients of Hennepin County’s Wellness by Design Awards for excellence in worksite wellness. The county award is presented to organizations that have “demonstrated strong commitment to creating a healthy work environment.”

Park Nicollet has received the award every year since 2009.

Osseo School District More than 3,000 employees in the Osseo District 279 School district have an opportunity to participate in a wellness program, too. The district, the fifth-largest in Minnesota, serves part or all of Maple Grove, plus

Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn Park, Osseo, Plymouth, Corcoran, Dayton and Rogers. “‘Wellness Everyday 279,’ or WE279, values the physical, social, emotional and mental well-being of employees and exists to inspire action of our workforce to make healthy decisions,” according to the program’s website.“WE279 provides employees with the motivation, tools and opportunities to improve overall well-being.”

Activities offered include an annual health and benefits fair, flu vaccination clinics, wellness challenges, free and fee-based fitness classes, health screening opportunities, walking route maps, learning opportunities at seminars and discounted courses as well as health and wellness discounts.

According to Barbara Olson, the district’s schoolcommunity relations director, this fall’s flu vaccine clinics will be available at six different locations.

Biometric screenings, including height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, cholesterol and blood glucose, will be offered at no cost to employees.

Fitness classes in yoga and Zumba are offered to district employees, as well as online wellness challenges in coordination with Hennepin County’s “Step to It Challenge” and HealthPartners, the district’s former health insurance carrier.

Walking route maps – both indoor and outdoor – are available at most buildings, according to Olson.

A wellness committee meets quarterly to decide on the programs to be offered.

Each of the district’s buildings has two to three volunteers who communicate and rally staff for challenges and provide information and support in wellness, Olson said.

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CHIROPRACTORS The Adjustment Club - Feel empowered and involved in your care and become active in improving your health and wellness.

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Maple Grove Chiropractic - Using true principles of chiropractic care, while committed to relieving pain.

763-494-0828 13800 83rd Way N., Ste. 108, Maple Grove, MN 55369 maplegrovechiro.com The Movement Chiropractic and Wellness - Listening, educating, encouraging and treating every patients as an individual.

763-898-3517 7373 Kirkwood Court, Ste. 110, Maple Grove, MN 55369 getthemovement.com North Maple Grove Chiropractic - Providing the highest quality of chiropractic care with a safe and effective approach toward the treatment of patients.

763-420-4111 9505 Blackoaks Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55311 johnpetersen.net Total Spine Health & Injury Center - Allowing patients to feel better and helping the body function with a wide range of services and equipment including chiropractic adjustments, intersegmental traction, rehabilitative exercise and massage therapy.

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DENTISTS Allied Endodontic Specialists - Providing quality, endodontic

MEDICAL care to the community, while specializing in root canal treatments and endodontic surgeries.

763-657-1502 14040 81st Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55311 alliedendo.com Al-Shifa Dentistry - Practicing all aspects of dentistry, especially working with children, cosmetic dentistry, lumineers, oral surgery, restorative dentistry, root canals, crowns, bridges and dentures.

763-559-3400 12936 63rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 al-shifadentistry.com Arbor Lakes Dental Providing complete, professional dental care, while specializing in comprehensive and restorative cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, family dentistry and teeth whitening.

763-447-3421 12000 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Ste. 230, Maple Grove, MN 55369 arborlakesdental.com Blue Ridge Dental Center - Providing a wide range of preventive, general and cosmetic dental services.

763-424-2877 13800 83rd Way N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 blueridgedental.com Brook West Family Dentistry - Transforming lives by helping each patient maintain a naturallooking, beautiful smile while achieving optimal dental health.

763-561-2273 7950 Main St. N., Ste. 205, Maple Grove, MN 55369 brookwestfamilydentistry.com Cedar Island Dental Providing patients with the most pleasant dental experience possible with pain-free dentistry with state-of-the-art technology that ensures comfort during treatment.

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9507 Blackoaks Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55311 crimsoncaredental.com Elm Creek Dental - Improving oral health with latest technology and techniques from general and preventative care to advanced dental implants and bone grafting treatments.

763-416-0606 Arbor Lakes, 7870 Main St., Maple Grove, MN 55369 elmcreekdental.com Forestview Family Dentistry Providing quality dental services for the entire family whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a regular check-up or cosmetic procedure.

763-424-9202 7270 Forestview Lane, Ste. 250, Maple Grove, MN 55369 forestviewfamilydentistry.com Gentle Family Dental Giving patients highly skilled dental care that is delivered gently, respectfully and compassionately.

763-424-4544 10182 Lancaster Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 michaelcolbertdds.com Grove Health Dental Providing services for general, cosmetic, sedation and family dentistry along with dental implants and Invisalign.

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763-420-8038 13649 Grove Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55311 grovedentistmn.com John H. Yaeger DDS - Offering early dental care and teaching its pediatric patients about excellent oral hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing.

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Maple Grove Medical Directory 7767 Elm Creek Blvd. N, Ste. 110, Maple Grove, MN 55369 laganispediatricdentistry.com Maple Grove Dental Center Giving each and every patient the very best dental care in the most supportive and nurturing manner possible.

763-424-2930 13800 83rd Way N., Ste. 106, Maple Grove, MN 55369 maplegrovedentalcenter.com Maple Grove Family Dentistry - Providing high-quality dental care to families and individuals in the area since 1981.

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6828 Hemlock Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 maplegrovefamilydentistry. com Maple Grove Family Dental Clinic - Providing a lifetime of family dental services for patients of all ages.

763-420-4421 12000 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. 220, Maple Grove, MN 55369 maplegrovedental.com Metro Dentalcare - Providing a full complement of dental services, ranging from routine teeth cleanings to complex surgeries at three locations in town.

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Weimar Family Dentistry - Working with professional, compassionate and committed employees to improve patient health, appearance, selfconfidence and overall quality of life.

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America’s Best - Helping clients find a new pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses and offering eye exams.

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EAR, NOSE & THROAT

Bass Lake Family Eye Care - Ensuring the comfort and satisfaction of each and every patient.

763-553-1811 12750 Bass Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369 blfec.com

Budget Hearing Centers Providing hearing and services, hearing evaluations, ear wax removal and audiology services.

10800 Normandale Blvd., Ste. 103M, Bloomington, MN 55437 952-225-1604 budgethearingcenters.com Ear, Nose & Throat SpecialtyCare of Minnesota Offering complete otolaryngology and audiology services for adults and children through diagnosis, medical and surgical treatment of the ear, nose, throat and related structures of the head and neck.

763-420-4811 9550 Upland Lane N., Ste. 200, Maple Grove, MN 55369 entsc.com

Michael Sievert DDS & Richard Topel DDS - Working with patients to provide the best dental care in the Maple Grove area.

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Miracle Ear Hearing Aid Center - Offering a full line of digital Miracle-Ear hearing aids, technologies, and accessories for its customers.

763-219-4437 16354 County Road 30, Maple Grove, MN 55311 miracle-ear-maplegrove.com

Park Dental - Providing the highest quality dental care that makes patients feel comfortable and welcome.

763-416-0037 9600 Upland Lane N,, Ste. 200, Maple Grove, MN 55369 parkdental.com

Oakdale Ear Nose & Throat Clinic - Committed to giving patients a better quality of life for more than 35 years, using the latest treatments and leading medical technologies to ensure that patients get the quality services to improve the quality of their lives.

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morning, evening and Saturday appointments to accommodate busy schedules.

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EYE CLINICS

Dry Eye Clinic - Devoted to caring for dry eye.

763-416-0919 12000 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. L90, Maple Grove, MN 55369 dryeyeclinic.net Eye Care Center - Providing personalized medical eye care, quality eyewear, unsurpassed customer service and a commitment to the communities we serve at an independent eye clinic.

763-420-6981 7880 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 eyecarecenters.net LensCrafters Offering selections of the latest trends in eyewear as well as eye exams and an on-site lens finishing laboratory for the fastest service and most personalized prescription.

763-416-2227 12131 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 lenscrafters.com Maple Grove Vision Clinic Taking the time to get to know patients’ vision needs, by offering routine eye examination, eyeglasses, contact lens fitting and treatment for eye disease.

763-225-1091 13645 Grove Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55311 maplegrovevisionclinic.com Northwest Eye - Helping patients overcome eye condition or ailments like cataracts,

glaucoma, misaligned eyes or refractive errors.

763-416-7600 12000 Elm Creek Blvd. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 nweyeclinic.com Pearle Vision - Making eye care experience a one-of-a-kindexperience from the moment patients walk through the doors to the moment they leave.

13195 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove, MN 55369 763-420-5112 pearlevisionmaplegrove.com Visionworks Providing customers with an excellent shopping experience and high quality products and services with the best value and selection in the industry.

763-416-3795 8081 Wedgewood Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 visionworks.com

FEET Metro Foot and Ankle Clinic - Keeping patients informed as decision makers, equipping them to understand any health issues they face.

952-426-0874 9825 Hospital Drive, Ste. 105, Maple Grove, MN 55369 metrofootandankleclinic.com

MEDICAL Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic - Making it easy for to access health care with sameday appointments, online visits and 24/7 appointment scheduling and offering eye care specialists and an optical shop to help patients find the right eyewear to fit your lifestyle.

763-236-0200 Arbor Lakes, 7840 Vinewood Lane, Maple Grove, MN 55369 allinahealth.org Children’s Pediatric Clinic Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the

Maple Grove Medical Directory only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood.

763-416-8700 7767 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. 300 Maple Grove, MN 55369 childrensmn.org Functional Medicine Naturopathic Center - Offering you a proactive approach to improving your health.

Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the body can heal itself naturally..

763-424-7030 7364 Kirkwood Court, Maple Grove, MN 55369 funmedctr.com Gillette Children’s Specialty Clinic - A nationally and internationally recognized leader in the diagnosis and treatment of children, teens and adults who have disabilities and complex medical conditions.

763-496-6000 9550 Upland Lane N., Ste. 220, Maple Grove, MN 55369 gillettechildrens.org Health Partners: Physicians Neck & Back Center Specializing in non-surgical chronic neck and back pains.

763-585-0600 11671 Fountains Drive, Ste. 200, Maple Grove, MN 55369 pnbconline.com Maple Grove Hospital Delivering health care with values of respect, accountability, communication, teamwork and pride guiding every discussion, decision and behavior.

763-581-1000 9875 Hospital Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369 maplegrovehospital.org Medical Advanced Pain Specialists - A team of specialized health care professionals whose purpose is to relieve pain and improve function in patients with persistent pain who have failed to respond to routine medical care 763-537-6000 9550 Upland Lane N., Ste. 100, Maple Grove, MN 55369 painphysicians.com Midwest Spine & Brain Institute - Dedicated to restoring lives affected by spinal injury, disease and disorder at three Maple Grove locations.

Arbor Lakes,12000 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. 130, Maple

Grove MN, 55369 Maple Grove Hospital: 9825 Hospital Drive, Ste. 105, Maple Grove, MN 55369 MAPS Medical Pain Clinics: 9550 Upland Lane N., Ste. 100, Maple Grove, MN 55369 651-430-3800 midwestspine.net Minnesota Bone & Joint Specialists Orthopedic surgeons and staff treating a full range of orthopedic problems — surgical and non-surgical.

763-416-0777 9325 Upland Lane N., Ste. 205, Maple Grove, MN 55369 minnesotaboneandjoint.com Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology Providing personalized neurologic care.

763-588-0661 9825 Hospital Drive, Ste. 103, Maple Grove, MN 55369 minneapolisclinic.com Minneapolis Radiology - Combining our imaging experience with cutting edge technology to deliver the highest level of diagnostic interpretation for referring physicians and their patients.

763-398-6363 9855 Hospital Drive, Ste. 150, Maple Grove, MN 55369 mplsrad.com North Clinic - Offering primary care and specialties including: allergy treatment, colon and rectal surgery, family medicine, diabetes education, obstetrics and gynecology, podiatry, and rheumatology.

763-587-7900 9825 Hospital Drive, Ste. 300, Maple Grove, MN 55369 northclinic.com North Memorial Clinic Internal medicine clinic that provides care primarily for adult patients, same day surgical service and more at two Maple Grove locations.

763-581-5800 12000 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. 130, Maple Grove, MN 55369

invasive and robotic surgeries, infertility, menopause and incontinence.

763-587-7000 9825 Hospital Drive, Ste. 205 Maple Grove, MN 55369 oakdaleobgyn.com

uniqueness and value of each individual, family or couple who seeks our care.

763-255-2125 11334 86th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 calliinstitute.com

Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (OGI) - Offering services in gynecology, infertility, obstetrics, surgery and clinic procedures.

763-255-3400 9550 Upland Lane N., Ste. 230, Maple Grove, MN 55369 obgynmn.com

Fairview Maple Grove Medical Center - Offering short-term, solution-centered therapy designed to define and resolve patients’ problems, while helping patients find their unique strengths, and will provide resources to bring balance to patients’ lives.

763-898-1000 14500 99th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 fairview.org

Park Nicollet Clinic - One of several nationally-renowned specialty care facilities, including Bariatric Surgery Center, cancer center, heart and vascular center, international diabetes center and breast center.

Maple Grove Clinic 952-993-1440 15800 95th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 Women’s Services 9855 Hospital Drive, Ste. 275 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Rehab Services 9827 Maple Grove Parkway N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 parknicollet.com South Lake Pediatrics Providing high-quality health care services to children and families.

952-401-8300 12000 Elm Creek Blvd., Ste. 250, Maple Grove, MN 55369 southlakepediatrics.com Twin Cities Orthopedics - Offering a full spectrum of medical care, devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of injuries and conditions that affect the body’s muscles, joints and bones.

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Healthwise - Believing that true emotional, physical, and mental wellness requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach.

763-400-7828 11280 86th Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 behavioralhealthmn.com IPC Counseling - Offering counseling and psychotherapy, psychiatry and medication, psychological testing and online self-assessments.

763-416-4167 7236 Forestview Lane N. Maple Grove, MN 55369 ipc-mn.com Nystrom & Associates - Offering psychiatry and medication services, counseling and psychotherapy, in-home therapy, group therapy, psychological evaluations and more.

763-274-3120 13603 80th Circle N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 nystromcounseling.com PrairieCare Providing specialized psychiatric services for all ages.

763-383-5800 12915 63rd Ave. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 prairie-care.com

763-581-5900 9855 Hospital Drive, Ste. 102B, Maple Grove, MN 55369 northmemorial.com Oakdale Obstetrics & Gynecology - Specializing in routine and high-risk obstetrics, gynecologic surgery, minimally

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The Calli Institute - Giving quality mental health services in a way that honors the

Accorde Orthodontists - A comfortable atmosphere with state-of-the-art facilities and 25

Maple Grove Medical Directory high technology advances, providing patients with a great experience and the highest quality orthodontic care.

763-425-9888 6810 Hemlock Lane N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 accorde.com Kottemann Orthodontics Ensuring that patients are fully informed of every treatment option and will recommend the best treatments available.

763-420-6834 13998 Maple Knoll Way, Ste. 102, Maple Grove, MN 55369 kottemannorthodontics.com Orthodontic Care Specialists - Providing you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.

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hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.

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peripheral vascular surgery and wound management.

763-416-0676 9325 Upland Lane N., Ste. 205, Maple Grove, MN 55369 mgssmn.com OMS Specialists - Providing oral, maxillofacial and implant surgery practice, with five locations across the Twin Cities area.

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SURGERY

Colon & Rectal Surgery Associates - Practicing colon and rectal surgery grounded in the belief that continued research, training and technology keep them on the forefront of their specialty.

651-312-1717 9825 Hospital Drive, Maple Grove, MN 55369 colonrectal.org

Associated Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AOMS) - Specializing oral and maxillofacial surgery dentistry includes the diagnosis, surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the

Maple Grove Surgical Specialists - Providing a full range of general surgical and vascular care with special emphasis in the area of laparoscopic, endoscopic and gastrointestinal surgery, surgical management of breast disease, surgical oncology,

TC Orthodontics - Providing quality orthodontic care in a warm and friendly environment.

763-420-1030 7932 Main St. N., Maple Grove, MN 55369 tcorthodontics.com

Specialists in General Surgery - Offering full service general surgery group providing quality, innovative surgical services to patients.

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Eating Well, Living Better

5 Foods For Longer Life 1 Leafy greens-Kale may be one of the best.

2 Olive Oil-Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cling to arteries and is rich in antioxidants.

3 Flaxseeds-Rich in fiber, which can lower cholesterol and reduce constipation.

4 Oatmeal- Helps push cholesterol out of your system. Who knew?

5 Tea-Especially green or white teas. Helps pump up your antioxidants.

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