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Not too long ago, many western doctors held great skepticism about the connection between emotions and physical health. Theres nothing wrong with you its all in your head, was a common diagnosis. Or: Youve just got a broken heart. Youre fine. Youll get over it. Thanks to a deluge of new research, though, physicians can no longer deny the connection between emotional and physical health. The...

It has been almost a month and a half since UND has made a change to any of its forward lines. They have stuck for the last nine games as UND has gone 7-1-1, clinching a share of the Penrose Cup as NCHC champs. But they will have to change soon. Mark MacMillan, the team's top-line center and leading goal scorer, was injured Saturday night blocking a Jonny Brodzinski shot. The school has not y...

If this winter's mild conditions persist, those conditions combined with a conservative 2014 deer harvest could signal the start of a rebound in the states white-tailed deer populations, say wildlife officials with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Now past the half-way mark in a typical winter season, most areas of Minnesota are accumulating relatively few points on the winter se...

"You must expect great things from yourself before you can do them." -- Michael Jordan If you live in Fargo-Moorhead, you may know there's a broad discussion going on right now about walkability, the use of bikes and how city design can impact recreational and pedestrian accessibility. Community members are invited to participate in the discussion from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday (March 3) at D...

To promote the re-release of my book, "Life Learned Abroad: Lessons on Humanity from China," I'm running an all-day promotion.   Just for today, Sunday March 1, the Kindle version is available to download for FREE. (This can be read on a Kindle or a Kindle Reader app on any device.)   This digital version offers the advantage of color photos (if read on a color screen) and enhanced wi...

I recently discovered the app of Flipp that can be used on your mobile phones or tablets. With the app you can view sale circulars for over 400 retailers. Along with national retailers, you may also receive circulars for local stores. Mine includes on of local grocery stores (Hornbachers). One of the selections with the app is The Shopping List, you add items to your list and Flipp will f...

By Alicia Kellebrew NFCC Certified Financial Professional I would say that the two most common comments that my clients make to me in my office are My parents never talked to me about money and Your parents must have talked about money with you a lot for you to know what you do. I absolutely credit my parents for my money know-how, but what people have to understand is that it isnt always what...

I ran across a recipe for potato pancakes in the Sunday newspaper a few weeks ago. Using the veggies we had in the fridge, I was able to whip up a batch that tasted pretty good. We ate ours with a little Dijon mayo.   Potato pancakes 2 cups shredded veggies 2 eggs 1 tablespoon whole-wheat flour teaspoon salt Olive oil for cooking Combine the veggies with the eggs, flour, and salt. Mi...