Health & Wellness

Bison at the Belwin Conservancy
[Outdoors]
Belwin Conservancy is a Hidden Treasure in Afton

Belwin Conservancy has over 1,400 acres of diverse biomes that visitors can hike, ski, snowshoe or walk your dog on a leash 365 days out of the year.

Diane Schmidt
[Health & Wellness]
'Heal Better': Woodbury Woman Specializes in Holistic Therapies
The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Woodbury
[Health & Wellness]
The History of Woodbury's Relay for Life
A woman tries on earrings in a mirror.
[Health & Wellness]
Moxie in Aging
A woman practices healthy sun habits by shielding her face with a hat.
[Health & Wellness]
Whether Swimming or Sunning, Stay Safe This Summer with These Tips

We asked the experts at Woodbury YMCA to share their tips for keeping your whole family healthy—and safe—in the sun this summer.

A pair of super agers laughing.
[Health & Wellness]
Super Agers: How to Stay Young Through the Power of Positive Thinking

According to Emily Rogalski, professor of cognitive neurology at Northwestern, a “super ager” has a “unique personality profile, highlighting optimism, resilience and perseverance as well as [an] active lifestyle.”

A woman does yoga as part of her fitness plan.
[Health & Wellness]
How to Make a Fitness Plan and Stick to it

You need a plan for both exercise and nutrition. Write it out today and get started this week.

A woman with frizzy hair runs through a field during a hot, humid summer day.
[Wellness]
How to Keep Your Hair, Skin & Nails Looking Great During Summer

Beauty tips for hot and humid weather.

A veterinarian examines a dog. Dogs need annual check-ups just as humans do.
[Health & Wellness]
How Often Should I Take My Dog to the Vet?

Woodbury expert answers your pet questions.

Brent Kallman and Eric Miller, Woodbury natives who play for Minnesota United FC.
[Sports]
Woodbury's Hometown Connection to Minnesota United FC

Minnesota United FC is linked to Woodbury in more ways than one.

A small dog wearing sunglasses.
[Wellness]
4 Ways to Keep Your Pet Healthy This Summer

Here are some top tips to keep your pets healthy as we move into the dog days of summer.

A woman does a chest press while resistance training (lifting weights).
[Wellness]
Transform Your Body with Resistance Training

Resistance training (“lifting weights”) has tons of benefits for your body.

East Ridge High School soccer star Linnea Yacovella, who recently committed to the University of Minnesota.
[Sports]
East Ridge Soccer Star Linnea Yacovella Taking Talents to U of M

The current senior at East Ridge High School has earned an athletic scholarship to play for the Golden Gophers at the University of Minnesota starting this June.

Dr. Emily Meyer, a women's pelvic health expert at Minnesota Women's Care
[Health & Wellness]
Woodbury Doctor Hopes to End Stigma of Talking About Women's Pelvic Health

Dr. Emily Meyer of Minnesota Women's Care is an expert in women's pelvic health.

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