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Certain foods can exacerbate risk for PMS

FARGO -There may be a reason women say they crave chocolate around “that time of the month.” Dietary iron may reduce the risk for premenstrual syndrome, according to a 10-year study of more than 3,000 women published online in The American Journal of Epidemiology.

• Battling PMS cravings

5 steps for making easy homemade chili

FARGO – As a busy working mom, it can be a challenge to come up with dinner ideas that are both tasty and healthy.

• Chili

Instructors hope local Xabeat fitness classes will become national craze

FARGO - Daniela Fergen said she was a “spoiled little brat” who had a maid and never had to do any chores as a child living in Brazil.

• For Xabeat schedules, click here
• Daniela Fergen leads an Xabeat class
• Kim Brandt and Daniela Fergen lead an Xabeat workout

Longing for a 'like': Clamor for social media popularity adds to teen woes

CASSELTON, N.D. - As if high school weren’t tough enough, social media has teens trying to be “liked” on a virtual level.

• Teens and social media

Launch of Diva Connection Magazine helps student attend Juilliard

FARGO - Nina Grollman, of Moorhead, is still in shock that she’s been accepted into Juilliard. “It is one of the most surreal, humbling experiences in the world,” she said.

• Nina Grollman and Izzy Marcil perform
• Margie Bailly and Chris Linnares

Her Voice: Quilting project a display of artistry, camaraderie

FARGO – When Carol Kuss learned a new, complicated quilting technique, she knew she wanted to turn it into a quilt, but she also knew she would never be able to finish it on her own.

• Olivet Lutheran Church quilters
• Quilt detail

Hundreds of women gather to laugh, learn at health conference

FARGO – It seemed more like a comedy club than a health conference at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo Monday morning.

• Images from the 2013 Women's Health Conference

Chronic sinusitis can lead to unbearable pain, but there is help

FARGO - Derek Peterson of Fargo has suffered from chronic sinus infections his whole life, he said. “In grade school, I’d be holding my head in my hands just miserable,” he said.

• Dr. Lesley Soine demonstrates a balloon sinuplasty

Women of Influence: Cosmetic surgeon stresses importance of inner beauty, happiness

FARGO - Dr. Susan Mathison says true beauty is “health and happiness made visible.” The medical doctor and cosmetic surgeon, a soft-spoken woman with sparkling eyes and an engaging smile, shares a powerful message with her patients and other women in the community.

• Influence on Redefining Beauty: Dr. Susan Mathison

Audubon woman learning to live with infant daughter’s cystic fibrosis diagnosis

AUDUBON, Minn. – Meagan Johnson of Audubon, Minn., found out through a newborn screening that her daughter, Ciara, has cystic fibrosis.

• Meagan and Ciara Johnson

Columns

The Real Deal

He has been Colorado State’s men’s basketball coach for less than nine months, yet somehow Tim Miles has captured the fascination of the Fort Collins faithful – to the degree that some are already wondering how long he will be their coach.

• Colorado State coach Tim Miles
• Tim Miles brings CSU

Bison may get postseason chance

Earning a postseason tournament berth may be possible for North Dakota State’s men’s basketball team after all.