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moreIs a do-not-resuscitate tattoo a valid advance directive?
With the growing popularity of tattoos, you may wonder if a tattoo is the best way to express health care wishes.
Running Q&A: Choosing the right distance, increasing miles and more
Nothing gets me more motivated than signing up for a race, putting it on the calendar and working toward that goal. My excitement about marathons and running means I tend to get a lot of running-related questions from friends and coworkers. Here are some of the most common questions I get and my thoughts.
Calming your pain: Is it possible?
When you hurt your back it’s common to assume the pain is stemming from your back, but did you know the pain could be caused by any part of your body that is compressed, stretched, or has reduced blood flow? Learn how you can calm pain.
Tips to keep runners hydrated
The National Academy of Medicine determined that adequate intake for men is roughly 13 cups and women is nine cups per day. For athletes, the thirst mechanism can be an unreliable signal to drink. Your observed thirst may be reduced because you’re focusing so much on the activity in which you’re participating.
One woman's addiction journey
Suzanne first tried alcohol as a teenager and did not like the taste. As a college student, she enjoyed the way it made her feel. And, as a married adult with children, it became a problematic situation.
Troubled by knee arthritis but not ready for knee replacement? Here are 5 alternatives
Millions of Americans suffer from knee arthritis, which eventually leads to knee replacement surgery. However, there are several minimally invasive options to try before committing to knee replacement.
Fostering resiliency in kids
Life happens, even for kids: bullying, school problems, hunger, problems at home, illness, divorce and the list goes on. Stress can affect children the same way it affects adults, so what can we do to help those kids in need of a little support?
How to get the most out of napping
While closing your eyes for a few minutes during your busy day may seem like a good idea, it’s important to consider the effects napping may bring. The time of day and length of time you nap can provide benefits or create problems. Knowing when to nap and providing yourself with a suitable environment to nap will produce the greatest benefits.
Gaining lost weight? There’s help to keep it off
If not being able to keep weight off is something that’s been discouraging you, you might gain some motivation by hearing from the more than 10,000 people who have lost more than 30 pounds and kept it off for more than a year.
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Trying to eat healthier? Try adding more colors for a better version of your favorite meals. https://mayocl.in/2GkC34o
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Mayo Clinic Health System is excited to announce a partnership with the Mankato MoonDogs, an amateur baseball team based in Mankato. The announcement came during a Greater Mankato Growth event at the hospital in which the team’s mascot, Muttnik, helped Mayo Clinic Health System kick-off the three-year collaboration to provide world-class athletic training and sports medicine services to the team.
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Running Q&A: Choosing the right distance, increasing miles and more. https://mayocl.in/2vkRbtp
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Join Mayo Clinic Health System for a series of wellness programs designed just for toddlers at the Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota in Mankato. Topics include physical and emotional health, nutrition and sensory play. The programs, which are included with admission to the Museum, are Wednesday mornings in April, beginning at 10 a.m.
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Kids often just want to stick to eating their same-old favorite foods; but often, those aren't the healthiest choices. Getting kids in the kitchen can help get them to try new foods. https://mayocl.in/2GrVI2t
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An important piece of training that many new runners forget to calculate into their program is the taper. What is a taper and how can it maximize your potential on race day? Read about it on the Hometown Health blog: https://mayocl.in/2EDl33T
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Make an effort to see more color in your cart. Learn how to shop your healthiest in the produce section at the grocery store. http://mayocl.in/2yifWmI
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Sometimes you just can't avoid those center aisles. Learn how to shop your healthiest in the dry goods section at the grocery store. https://mayocl.in/2E7iHtQ
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Making Mayo’s #Recipes: Spinach and mushroom soufflé. https://t.co/11Zbx5q20X https://t.co/kkoXVuQzaD
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Home Remedies: Herbal treatment for #anxiety. https://t.co/RDRhlx2TN3 https://t.co/NJWcayBl4x
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Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato unveils new Orthopedics and Sports Medicine clinic. https://t.co/dG1uPilFcP via @keyc
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Mayo #Mindfulness: Reasons to be grateful. https://t.co/E3gm7hGxXx https://t.co/kcFU0j8mrp
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Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato and @MoonDogsBall announced a special partnership today. Mayo will provide ath… https://t.co/BQ5aYVQUhH
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Healthy #recipe: Roasted Cornish hen. https://t.co/mc6O6HRhRc
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RT @JonathanZierdt: Thanks for hosting this morning's Business After Hours @MayoClinicHS @greatermankato https://t.co/ccdrlxbc3D
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Transplanted livers help body defend against organ rejection, Mayo Clinic study finds. https://t.co/YzfUb82s2S https://t.co/lRFFvdncKA
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In the Loop: Sometimes the best medicine has four legs and fur. https://t.co/lGB9zaP358 https://t.co/GClSzlEqC4
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A recent gift from the Fairmont United Way made possible the purchase of a standardized airway cart for Mayo Clinic… https://t.co/Y9ReSz1k9E
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#Running Q&A: Choosing the right distance, increasing miles and more. https://t.co/1FoHEZxP93 https://t.co/6T8Zb7M6H7
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Mayo Clinic Q and A: Models using 3-D printing often a valuable tool for surgeons. https://t.co/iGI7hA9ne4 https://t.co/7f89w9Psmy