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It's heart health month! Take time this month to calculate your target heart rate This number is important as it's the number you should aim for during workouts. Find the equation, along with the recommended beats per minute for ages 20-70, listed below! Target heart rate = maximal heart rate (220-age) x desired intensity of workout (50-90%) Age Moderate Intensity Vigorous Intensity 20 year 100-138 beats/minute 40-180 beats/minute 30 years 90-124 beats/minute 125-162 beats/minute 40 years 90-124 beats/minute 125-162 beats/minute 50 years 85-117 beats/minute 118-153 beats/minute 60 years 80-110 beats/minute 112-144 beats/minute 70 years 75-103 beats/minute 105-135 beats/minute

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Are you an individual who has high blood pressure? February is the perfect time to get your numbers in control. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, "uncontrolled high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of heart disease and stroke". Looking for a few ways to get yours back in control? Review the helpful tips below and visit the CDC website for additional information: - Ask a medical professional what your blood pressure should be. - Track your blood pressure readings so you are able to see trends over time. - If you are on blood pressure medication, be sure to take it as prescribed. - Quit smoking. - Pay attention to your diet - sodium can cause an elevation in your blood pressure so try to limit your daily intake.

Did you know that February is Heart Month? To help promote heart health awareness, our team will be providing heart healthy activities, tips and recipes throughout the month.

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This is an ad from today's Star Tribune that our CEO Mary Brainerd signed along with a number of others in our community. "Our diverse community represents strength, not weakness, and the future of our community will rely on shared success for all. No one excluded." - Mary Brainerd

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Did you know that TRIA Orthopaedic Center is the official medical provider for the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships? The championship events started yesterday and run through January 31st. Curious to learn more? Click on the link below!

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The US Figure Skating Championships has officially wrapped up. Overall, roughly 100 HealthPartners medical volunteers (Physicians, Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, etc) partook in the event and provided thorough and high quality care to the athletes, judges and officials involved in the Championships. Our team feels honored to have been a part of such a wonderful event.

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Have you or someone you know ever experienced a concussion? If yes, you understand how it can be frustrating not knowing how long it will take until you start to feel better. A group of researchers at Regions Hospital is trying to change that. The critical care research center is working with a scientist that the University of Pennsylvania to see if a specific biomarker in our blood can predict the severity of a concussion. The goal is that, someday, something as simple as a blood test could help doctors design adequate treatment plans for concussion patients soon after the injury and provide an estimate of how long the recovery process could take. If this ends up being successful, it would be the first clinical test to predict the severity of a concussion. Regardless of the studies outcome, our team is here to provide high quality care should you or a loved one suffer an injury. Call 651-254-8300 to schedule an appointment with one of our team members!

Are you still in the process of finalizing your new year's resolution? To help provide some guidance, we checked in with a few of our atheltic trainers to get an idea of the top 10 healthiest changes an individual can make this year. Review the list below and see if any of these changes could benefit you! 1. Get active – cardio, strength training and stretching 2. Eat healthy 3. Sleep 4. Drink water 5. Limit sitting 6. Get (or stay) organized 7. Reduce stress 8. Lose weight 9. Quit smoking 10. Limit alcohol

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Believe it or not, there is such a thing as over training! Uncertain whether or not you fall into this category? Review the signs below and make necessary adjustments to your routine if need be: - Ongoing or increased soreness and fatigue, specifically if it remains beyond 48-72 hours - The amount of soreness you are experiencing is not consistent with the intensity of the training sessions. - Change in your morning heart rate (check heart rate upon waking) that varies by more than 10% from your baseline (+/- 10%). - Change in weight by more than 3% (either gain or loss in weight) Looking for additional information? Our athletic trainers recommend reading the article below.

The cold weather has officially arrived! Do you know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia or what to do if you start experiencing the symptoms? If not, our team has you covered. Read up on the condition below! Hypothermia is described as having an abnormally low body temperature. Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Signs and symptoms of the condition can include shivering, increased blood pressure, fine motor skills impairment, depressed vital signs, drop in core body temperature and slurred speech. Experiencing any of the above symptoms? Try the steps below to warm up: - Remove wet or damp clothing and replace with dry clothing or warm blankets. Focus on warming up the trunk and areas like the armpit, chest wall and groin before focusing on extremities (hands, feet) - Cover the head with clothing or blankets as well - Take shelter from outdoor elements - Drink warm, non alcoholic, fluids - Eat warm foods - Apply friction or massage to tissues Any moderate to severe (or prolonged symptoms) should be checked out by a medical team. Stay warm this winter and be safe!

Do you know the warning signs of frostbite? Learn how to prevent and treat frostbite.

Brrr! The bitter cold temperatures are expected to last through Monday. Make sure you are layering clothing and protecting skin when going outdoors so that you can prevent frostbite from occurring!

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The US Figure Skating Championships event starts tomorrow! Interested in viewing a performance or two? Purchase your tickets by clicking on the link below! And, don't forget to keep an eye out for your HealthPartners Medical Providers. They'll be sporting red jackets and will be available to help participants should the need arise. We wish all of the athletes good luck and hope everyone has a wonderful time competing over the next 10 days!