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    February 19, 2019
    Travis Paulson sits at his dining room table with a month's worth of supplies he uses for his Type 1 diabetes. Paulson said he pays an average of $700 per month with Medicare. Without insurance, he said he would pay about $4,000. Tyler Schank / tschank@duluthnews.com
    Eveleth man delves into insulin price shock: $40 in Canada, $350 in the US
    EVELETH — Travis Paulson lay in bed, miserable with what felt like a bad case of the flu. He had known that not taking insulin for his...
    business/healthcareFebruary 19, 2019 - 5:00am
    Frozen foods can be a good part of a healthy diet. Getty Images
    NUTRITION: Frozen foods can be an easy addition to healthy diet
    Now that we've survived the Polar Vortex, let's look at ways freezing temperatures can benefit our nutrition. I find that freezer foods have...
    lifestyleFebruary 19, 2019 - 5:00am
    Health Notes: Vaping, dental care and flu update
    Vaping discussions offered in Aurora, Virginia Presentations about vaping are planned this month on the Iron Range. Titled "Vaping, Juuling,...
    newsFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:30am
    Duluze tip
    Eat at least three times a day Try not to go more than four to six hours in your day without eating. This will help you feel fuller, longer....
    newsFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:00am
    Peter Baumann
    Peter Baumann column: One ski pole forward at a time
    I have a confession to make. According to challengerunner.com, the website we're using in Duluze to keep track of our teams, I'm currently in...
    lifestyleFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:00am
    Recipe: Mediterranean Salad
    Servings: 6 Total time: 10 minutes 1 chopped cucumber 1 cup chopped tomatoes 1 can no-salt-added chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed ½ red onion, finely sliced ½ cup fat-free or low-fat feta cheese ⅓ cup your choice of olive oil and vinegar dressing ...
    newsFebruary 19, 2019 - 4:00am
    February 12, 2019
    Champagne poured at an office reception; the author's husband often still has a single drink at business functions. Washington Post photo by Matt McClain.
    Essay: Giving up alcohol made our lives better - and turned us into terrible guests
    Our social lives suffered because we were such drags, until we learned a few lessons.
    opinion/columnsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:17pm
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    'Lust can make us dumb': Northland experts break down the science of romantic love
    Lynn Schwarzkopf remembers the excitement, "the lightness in your heart" she said, recalling meeting her husband, Erik. The Duluth woman felt...
    lifestyleFebruary 12, 2019 - 5:00am
    Sugar comes in many forms but is still sugar at its heart. Getty images
    Nutrition: Reduce the sugar in your sweet treats
    Sugar is ubiquitous in our food system. You will find it in more than just sweet treats. Sugar hides in a lot of "healthy" foods, such as salad...
    lifestyleFebruary 12, 2019 - 5:00am
    Rick Lubbers
    Rick Lubbers column: As pounds shed, the napkin pile shrinks
    Some signs of weight loss are obvious. Gaining a long-lost notch in a belt loop, shirts that are no longer worn with the threat of a button...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 5:00am
    Certain “red flag” characteristics are more worrisome than a regular headache. TNS
    Understanding secondary headache disorder
    Q: How can you tell when a headache requires additional diagnostic testing? A: Headaches come with a wide range of accompanying symptoms and...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:00am
    Duluze tip: Drink water to maintain health
    The human body is made up of over 70 percent water. So understandably, drinking plenty of fluids to maintain and replenish water levels is vital...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:00am
    Healthy diet can ease depression, study says
    A new study published in Psychosomatic Medicine found that a healthy diet can reduce the symptoms associated with depression. The study, conducted at the University of Manchester, analyzed health data from almost 46,000 people. The analysis was a meta-review, or a study of previously...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:00am
    Health notes: Award nominees sought
    Nominees sought for public health awards St. Louis County Public Health is seeking nominees for what will be its fourth annual Public Health...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:00am
    Recipe: Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins
    Servings: 20 Total time: 50 minutes 3 cup flour 3½ tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 3 eggs 1 cup canned pumpkin...
    newsFebruary 12, 2019 - 4:00am
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