Play, Connection, and Learning: Why We Need Less Screen Time at Every Age From Childhood to Older Adulthood, Active Engagement Helps Us Thrive Screens have become part of everyday life. They help us work, learn, communicate, and stay informed. Yet many Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of phones, tablets, computers, and televisions. While technology offers … Read More
As Healthcare Costs Rise, Aslan Health Provides Affordable Care in St. Cloud
Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising: Why Affordable Healthcare Matters More Than Ever For many Americans, health insurance has become a frustrating paradox. Premiums continue to rise year after year, yet many families still struggle to afford the care they need. Recent surveys of large employers suggest healthcare costs could increase by nearly 9% in 2026, continuing a trend of rising … Read More
Minnesota Medicaid and SNAP Changes: What Families Need to Know in 2026
What Medicaid and SNAP Changes Could Mean for Minnesota Families Recent updates from Stearns County Human Services highlight concerns about upcoming changes to Medicaid and SNAP that may affect thousands of Minnesotans. County leaders expect increased paperwork, more frequent eligibility reviews, and additional work requirements that could make it harder for some individuals and families to maintain healthcare and food … Read More
When Should Kids Get a Smartphone? Finding Balance in a Digital Age | Aslan Health
Smartphones and Kids: Finding Balance in a Digital Age Smartphones have become a normal part of everyday life. They help us stay connected, access information, navigate unfamiliar places, and communicate with family and friends. For many parents, however, deciding when to give a child a smartphone—and how much access is appropriate—can feel overwhelming. Recent research has renewed concerns about the … Read More
Free Breast, Cervical, and Heart Health Screenings: Understanding Sage and Sage Plus
Understanding Sage and Sage Plus: Free Breast, Cervical, and Heart Health Screenings for Eligible Minnesota Women Many women put their own health at the bottom of the priority list. Between work, family responsibilities, caregiving, and busy schedules, preventive healthcare can easily be delayed. Unfortunately, breast cancer, cervical cancer, heart disease, and stroke often develop silently before symptoms appear. The good … Read More
Just 90 Minutes a Week: How Strength Training Can Help You Live Longer and Healthier
Just 90 Minutes a Week: Strength Training May Help You Live Longer When people think about improving their health, they often imagine spending hours at the gym, running marathons, or following complicated fitness programs. For many busy adults balancing work, family, and financial responsibilities, those goals can feel overwhelming. The good news is that improving your health may be much … Read More
Healthcare Sharing Ministries: What They Are and How They Compare to Traditional Insurance
Healthcare Sharing Ministries: What Are They and Are They Right for You? For many Americans, healthcare costs continue to be a significant concern. Rising insurance premiums, high deductibles, and out-of-pocket expenses have led some individuals and families to explore alternatives to traditional health insurance. One option that has grown in popularity over the past several decades is the healthcare sharing … Read More
Rising Healthcare Costs Highlight the Need for Affordable Primary Care | Aslan Health
Rising Healthcare Costs and the Growing Need for Accessible Primary Care Healthcare costs continue to rise across the United States. Patients feel it through higher deductibles, larger out-of-pocket expenses, and increasing uncertainty about what medical care will cost when they need it. At the same time, healthcare providers face mounting pressures from staffing shortages, administrative complexity, rising supply costs, and … Read More
Does Background Noise Actually Help You Sleep? | Aslan Health
Does Background Noise Actually Help You Sleep? For some people, a bedroom is not complete without the hum of a fan. Others fall asleep to rainfall sounds, ocean waves, or white noise machines. Meanwhile, some people need complete silence to get a good night’s rest. So who is right? The answer may be that there is no single right answer. … Read More
Why Americans Are Skipping Healthcare Even With Insurance | Aslan Health
Why Americans Are Skipping Healthcare — Even With Insurance For many Americans, the problem is no longer simply whether they have health insurance.The problem is whether they can actually afford to use it. A recent report from the State Health Access Data Assistance Center (SHADAC) found that millions of Americans delayed or skipped needed medical care in 2024 because of … Read More