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 dog on a dock. Summer pet safety tips help your pup stay cool in warm weather.

Sunny weather brings humidity and heat that can be dangerous for pets. Here are our picks for helping your dogs stay cool and safe this month.

A vet examines a dog, attempting to answer the question, When is a dog considered old?

Woodbury pet expert answers a question about senior dogs.

Two men meet at a support group for men's mental health

Our senior living columnist has a suggestion for overcoming the stigma of men’s mental health.

A golfer plays a virtual golf simulation at X-Golf in Woodbury.

X-Golf offers 5,500 square feet of fun, including simulators where guests can play (virtually) the world’s top courses, always in perfect weather.

A woman practices healthy sun habits by shielding her face with a hat.

We asked the experts at Woodbury YMCA to share their tips for keeping your whole family healthy—and safe—in the sun this summer.

A pair of super agers laughing.

According to Emily Rogalski, professor of cognitive neurology at Northwestern, a “super ager” has a “unique personality profile, highlighting optimism, resilience and perseverance as well as [an] active lifestyle.”

A woman does yoga as part of her fitness plan.

You need a plan for both exercise and nutrition. Write it out today and get started this week.

A veterinarian examines a dog. Dogs need annual check-ups just as humans do.

Woodbury expert answers your pet questions.

Brent Kallman and Eric Miller, Woodbury natives who play for Minnesota United FC.

Minnesota United FC is linked to Woodbury in more ways than one.

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