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Marathon Recovery: How Long Should You Rest After a Race?

Marathon Recovery: How Long Should You Rest After a Race?

Oct 19, 2025
It’s marathon season! We’ve been cheering on so many of you through races like Twin Cities, Chicago, and of course Des Moines. Congratulations to everyone who’s finished, and good luck to those racing in the coming...
Simple Exercise for Nerve Symptoms

Simple Exercise for Nerve Symptoms

Oct 6, 2025
The median nerve is one of the three main nerves that supply the forearm and hand. Because of its position and how often we use our hands for repetitive tasks, median nerve entrapment is common. This nerve travels...
Should You Exercise if You Have Back Pain?

Should You Exercise if You Have Back Pain?

Sep 22, 2025
  Low back pain is one of the most common health complaints worldwide. When it becomes chronic, it can be frustrating and even debilitating. Simple tasks like tying your shoes or putting on socks may feel...
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Tips for Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions

It’s the start of a new year, and you’re eager to hit your resolutions for 2023. While this is a great time to take...
Abel Shaw
January 4, 2023
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Top Advice for Selecting Your Next Mattress

Have you ever woken up with a sore back or neck? It could be from your mattress. If you want to upgrade your...
Abel Shaw
December 12, 2022
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

Dr. Zac Watkins
Olivia Whitlow
October 3, 2022
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Keep Joints Healthy with These 7 Tips

Most people don’t give much thought to their joints until they start to notice symptoms of wear, but prevention is...
Abel Shaw
September 5, 2022
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Des Moines Area Health Focus

with Dr. Shannon Bauman
Olivia Whitlow
August 23, 2022
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Healthy Back to School Tips

With school just around the corner, students will be back in the classroom shortly. The beginning of a new school...
Abel Shaw
August 8, 2022
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Is This Causing Your Hand Pain?

Is This Causing Your Hand Pain? Pain In the hands can be caused by multiple different factors. Trauma, genetics,...
Ryan Donahue
June 29, 2022
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Diagnosing the Cause of Your Leg Pain

Irritation to the sciatic nerve can happen due to a traumatic injury or as the result of repetitiveuse. Before...
Abel Shaw
May 18, 2022
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Vary Your Veggies With Veggies Made Great with Hy-Vee Dietitian, Ashley!

Adding an extra serving of vegetables to your weekly menu may have been a New Year’s resolution – but have you...
March 21, 2022
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The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We Evaluate

The Foot and Ankle: How and Why We EvaluatePatients commonly present with foot and ankle problems to our office. We...
Abel Shaw
March 10, 2022