Health & Wellness

Hugo Rouvinen (fourth from the top left) with the Florida Vikings semi-professional floorball team.

Hugo Rouvinen may reside in the land of hockey, but for the East Ridge High School junior, floorball is life. And if Rouvinen gets his way, others will soon see his point of view as he works to grow the sport in the U.S. and, hopefully, start a professional team in Minnesota.

A variety of healthy foods in Tupperware.

Seemingly small lifestyle changes have a big impact on staying healthy.

A grandfather and grandson play superheroes

This year, forget about the usual resolutions and the superficial promises of vanity at New Year’s.

The Minnesota Thunder Academy U17 team at the Gothia World Youth Cup

Woodbury soccer players take home the trophy at Sweden’s Gothia Cup.

Physical therapist Jan Hanson, owner of Fyzical Therapy and Balance Centers in Woodbury.

Woodbury physical therapist Jan Hanson treats patients holistically.

The East Metro Miracle League provides an opportunity to play baseball for kids ages 3 to 18 with cognitive and/or physical special needs. The integrated teams play on the specially designed Miracle Field at HealthEast Sports Center, and players are matched as needed with a volunteer buddy.

The skyline of Yokohama, Japan.

When it comes to family vacations, the paths not typically taken can lead to the most interesting and fulfilling excursions.

A girl looks out a plane window on a family vacation.

Traveling with kids doesn’t need to be a crying game.

70-year-old goalie Kim Newman stands in net.

Longtime Woodbury resident Kim Newman undoubtedly qualifies as one of the oldest goaltenders in the State of Hockey.

The feet of a baby born at Woodwinds Hospital in Woodbury

With so many options, new Woodbury parents are spoiled for choice from labor to postpartum care.

A spread of heart healthy foods, arranged in hearts.

Winter is the most dangerous season for the development of cardiovascular diseases.

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