Glorious gray is actually willfully white—when it comes to hair, that is. In fact, gray hair is a misnomer. The reality is that gray hair is the result of natural hair color mixing with white strands of hair. As we age, each hair follicle stops producing melanin.
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Sue Chenard’s mother, Lois Andrashko, was diagnosed last September with a vascular disease in the brain which caused dementia and polyneuropathy, an inability to move properly.
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When Jim Gay started volunteering for the Woodbury Country Mile in the 1980s, participants ran the races entirely along rural roads. “At that time, anywhere you tried to run [in Woodbury] was in the country anyway,” he says.
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Local resident Andrea Gribble is the founder of #SocialSchool4EDU, a social media consultancy that partners with and serves schools, students, parents and the local community. As an advocate and speaker, Gribble often talks to students about being safe and kind online.
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While we’re grateful for the warmth after our cold Minnesota winters, the hot and humid summer days can really take a toll on our skin.
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At The Pilates Body in Woodbury, there is a special program that started in the fall for unique individuals. It’s called the Pink Ribbon Program, and it’s a post-operative workout-enhancing recovery program for women who have had breast cancer.
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Originally founded in September 2006, the Ways to Wellness program on Woodwinds Health Campus has evolved to boast a holistic approach to leading a healthier lifestyle. “Our healthcare isn’t just in the walls of hospitals and clinics,” says founder Brenda Navin.
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Pam MacDonald has battled the odds and beat ovarian cancer not once, twice or three times, but four times as of October 2015.
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East Ridge High school senior Karina Joiner took first place in the 2015 State 100 meter hurdles after breaking both conference and sectional records. We asked her about her athletic and academic career.
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We all live for Minnesota summers. While many locals head up north for weekend cabin life, it’s not always realistic for families who, like Dawn and Gary Jurkovich, have weekend work commitments and are busy with children’s activities.
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As someone who’s been involved in sports all his life, Aaron Sidner is interested in how the human body works. Sidner operates Redline Human Performance, a nonprofit organization that works with high-level athletes and citizen athletes.
