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Grief and loss throughout the holiday season
The holiday season can be especially challenging if you are dealing with the death of someone close to you. Get ideas on seeking new perspectives, giving yourself permission to grieve and embracing the person's memory this season.
9 ways to make your holiday season jolly
The holidays often bring times of joy, love and laughter, but it’s the busiest time of the year full of shopping, baking, preparing for parties and more. Rather than letting those demands raise your stress level, try some of these tips to help you enjoy the holidays and minimize that after-holiday rut.
The emotional side of cancer: 7 tips
Cancer can affect more than physical health. The emotional side can affect the ability to cope and stick to a treatment plan. Get 7 tips on how to improve your emotional well-being as a cancer patient or caregiver.
Bride walks down the aisle after brain surgery
Christina Anderson and her fiancé, Brandon Jensen, were on their way to happily ever after when a CT scan revealed a tumor on Christina's brainstem.
Breast cancer diagnosis leads to surprising discovery
Mary Klimp remembers the exact moment her life changed. It was when she received a call with the news that she had breast cancer. Then she made a surprising discovery.
Lung cancer hard to catch, early screening helps
If you smoke, today is a great day to quit. But, really, any day is a great day to quit. It's not easy, but is worth it because it lowers your chance of developing lung cancer. Learn about a screening tool designed to detect lung cancer at the earliest stages when it's more likely to be effectively treated.
A day in the life of Luna — a facility dog
Luna may not be a superhero but she's pretty close. Thanks to her warm brown eyes, big floppy ears and calming presence, she helps patients feel more comfortable and relaxed. Read about a day in the life of Luna.
Tips to help parents prepare kids for the flu shot
With cold and flu season here, a local health care expert has some helpful updates and reminders for parents to be aware of, especially with the holidays approaching.
Bride walks down the aisle after brain surgery
Christina Anderson and her fiancé, Brandon Jensen, were on their way to happily ever after when a CT scan revealed a tumor on Christina's brainstem.
Breast cancer diagnosis leads to surprising discovery
Mary Klimp remembers the exact moment her life changed. It was when she received a call with the news that she had breast cancer. Then she made a surprising discovery.
New direction, talk therapy help woman with epilepsy regain zest for life
Janice Breien was anxious to get answers about her regular seizures. Enter her care team — ready to listen and provide solutions. With seizures under control, her zest for life has returned.
Enjoying new adventures thanks to bariatric surgery
Kathy Schmidt is trying new adventures and, most importantly, participating in life again after bariatric surgery. Read about her new outlook on life.
Dedication fuels star cardiac rehab patient
A new lease on life doesn’t always demand the impossible. Sometimes it just requires a set of simple decisions combined with a dose of consistency. Mark Clausen gets a new lease on life after his heart surgery and some dedication in cardiac rehab.
Quick recovery from kidney cancer with ablation therapy
Carol Adams is only half joking when she says she’s had worse root canals than the treatment she underwent recently to kill a cancerous mass on her kidney.
Benign brain tumor discovered, removed — all in one week
David Lindner is back to a life rich in possibilities. Read about the whirlwind week in which he learned he had a brain tumor, underwent surgery to remove it and went home to recover.
Surgery leads to a happy back, retirement
Jennifer Van Berkum is enjoying retirement and feeling 100% better after her back surgeries. Read about this nurse's path to surgery and how the care team exceeded her high expectations.
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It's easy to overeat during the holiday season when there is a constant barrage of cookies and snacks. Consider incorporating mindfulness into what you eat and enjoy every bite of your meal today and every day. https://mayocl.in/36eA7TN
Postpartum depression (PPD) is much more than what's called the baby blues, because it lasts longer and tends to be more severe. Symptoms include mood swings, anxiety, sadness, crying irritability and feeling overwhelmed. Prompt treatment is important. https://mayocl.in/2Pmngb3
The holidays are a time for family and cheer, but making sure the house is clean, the food is ready, and the presents are wrapped and ready to be opened can be extremely overwhelming. These factors can bring unwanted stress and depression in a time meant for happiness. https://mayocl.in/34Qjn4V
Mayo Clinic Health System employees in Albert Lea and Austin helped ring bells for Mower County Salvation Army Thursday, Dec. 5 at both Hy-Vee locations in Albert Lea and Austin. Join us in supporting our communities by giving this holiday season.
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Cancer impacts much more than just a person's physical health. It can affect a patient's emotional and mental well-being as well. Gather tips for helping cancer patients, and their caregivers, during this challenging time. https://mayocl.in/2DH5D0n
Christina and her finance' Brandon were on their way to happily ever after. But just three months before the big day, Christina learned she had a brain tumor that needed to be removed as quickly as possible. This young bride was determined to not only make it to that day, but walk herself down the aisle. Thanks to her "self-described stubbornness" and experienced health care team, she did just that. https://mayocl.in/37KYpX4