Family Health

Healthy Eating   ...More We take a trip down the produce aisle to show you what you should be snatching up.  For example, did you know that a turnip is full of vitamin C and has fewer calories than a potato?  There is no excuse to not be eating healthy!

Ways to Wellness   ...More Are you ready to make your New Years Resolution?  You do know that time is coming, right?  Well Elizabeth found the perfect way to kick off eating right and working out with Woodwind’s Ways to Wellness program.

Help for Snorers!   ...More It’s a common problem that couples face, but dealing with someone who snores is difficult.  Battling it out in the bedroom seems to be the way a lot of folks go about handling it – from a little nudge, to a punch in the arm, to pulling the pillow out from underneath the snorer!

Laser Cataract Surgery   ...More Associated Eye Care in Stillwater is only a few clinics across the Country offering Laser Cataract Surgery.  The procedure breaks up the lens that has been cloudy due to cataracts with a laser.  A new focusing lens is implanted to conclude the procedure.

Cold Caps   ...More Dealing with cancer is a battle that many will face in their lifetime.  Having to deal with losing your hair while undergoing chemotherapy is now something that you don’t have to worry about.  Be Well Producer, Kelli Hanson, explains Cold Cap Therapy and how a Twin Cities woman is working to make it available all over the country.

Vein Clinic   ...More How do you get rid of those awful varicose veins?  TCL Be Well Producer, Kelli Hanson, shows us a new procedure that addresses that problem that you can have done over your lunch hour.  Dr. Sam Gupta from Vein Clinic PA explains the Endovenious Laser Ablation procedure.

Week #1 of Transformation   ...More We were searching for a woman who was looking for a change.  Many of you entered our Six Week Transformation giveaway wanting a change in the way you look and feel.

Sports Dentistry   ...More   Back To Top More than likely, at some point, your kids are going to get hurt while participating in their sport of choice.  There are things though that you you can do to make things a lot safer.

Natural Hormone Replacements   ...More   Back To Top Like many women, Karen Fredette hit menopause in her late 40’s.  The mood swings followed and depression set in.  Her doctor prescribed an artificial hormone replacement, which is linked to causing breast cancer.  Just a few years later, Karen was diagnosed with the disease.

The Cyberknife   Back To Top Cancer touches so many of us – and the search for new treatments are always being sought after.  A high tech machine called The Cyberknife fights tumors without surgery.  Kathy Dvergsten says the treatment saved her life.

Perfect Complexion   ...More   Back To Top For many kids in Minnesota, they are getting everything pulled together for the first day of school.  It’s all about the clothes, the hair, and their appearance.  TCL Health Producer, Kelli Hanson explains, it’s not too late to get that perfect complexion.

Sunblock Battles   ...More   Back To Top Spending time outdoors in the sunshine has one requirement:  sunscreen!  But, are all sunscreens created equal?  We put a panel of Minnesota Moms together to test a few of them out.  Dr. Jaime Davis, from Uptown Dermatology, is a mother of one, Tami Krause, mom of four, and Kate Bendell, mom of two round out our panel of testers.

Sun & Your Eyes   ...More   Back To Top We all know too much sun is bad for your skin.  But did you know that UV light can contribute to a bunch of eye problems too?  Too much sunlight contributes to cataracts, macular degeneration, and skin cancer of the eyelids.  Dr. Mark Lobanoff from North Suburban Eye Specialists has some ways that you can fight back.

Visionary Optical   ...More   Back To Top A lot of people get a pair of glasses and keep the same frames for years.  Nina Levitus, from Visionary Optical, shows us how a pair of glasses can change up your whole look.

Six Month Smiles   ...More   Back To Top Are you one of the millions of adults who are unhappy, self-conscious or even embarrassed of your smile?  Traditional braces are a common sight in grade school but adults who might need them probably don’t want to spend years with a mouth bull of braces.

Living at the Mall   ...More   Back To Top If you are a frequent shopper, you might think you should just live at the mall!  But, there is one guy who actually has been living at the Mall of America!  And, he is right there for everyone to see – in a glass house in the mall.

Shamblott Family Dentistry   Back To Top A lot of people dread going to the dentist – and Shamblott Family Dentistry is aware of this.  That is why they do what they can to make your visit as comfortable as it can be.  And on Friday, February 25th, they did what they could to make sure everyone, regardless of income or insurance, could get their dental work taken care of.

Leading Cause of Blindness   ...More   Back To Top Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness in Americans under the age of 65.  Dr. Mark Lobanoff from North Suburban Eye Specialist stopped by to discuss Diabetic Retinopathy and treatment options.  Dr. Lobanoff is a Cornea Specialist who specializes in Refractive Surgery, Ophthalmology, and Cataract.  With his advanced training, strong patient relationships and by utilizing the latest technology, Dr. Lobanoff has helped many Minnesotans see more clearly.

Brain Health   ...More   Back To Top For everything the human brain has accomplished, it’s a little ironic that our brains don’t fully understand how they, themselves, actually work!  Dr. Paul Nussbaum is getting closer to understanding, and his new book, “Your Brain Health Lifestyle,” is all about how to make the most of your always-developing brain.