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5 tips to prevent a urinary tract infection Blog Posts
Urinary tract infections are painful and if left untreated can cause serious outcomes. Follow these tips to reduce your chances of getting a UTI.
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Can expressing gratitude improve your mental, physical health? Blog Posts
Studies show that feeling grateful improves health, but the brain is designed to problem-solve rather than appreciate. Learn how to reap the benefits of gratitude with a daily activity.
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Heart care gives Pat Rozeske a new rhythm Blog Posts
After being admitted to the hospital for difficulty breathing and what she thought was the flu, Pat Rozeske was diagnosed with heart failure. Learn more about her minimally invasive treatment and quic...
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Why Jim Benjamin is grateful for popcorn Blog Posts
Jim found a reason to be grateful in each step of his unexpected path to Mayo Clinic Health System and a better option to recover from kidney cancer surgery. And at the top of his list is popcorn.
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Top 10 reasons for staying awake during hand surgery Blog Posts
Many hand surgery procedures can now be performed in the clinic under local anesthesia using a technique called WALANT, which stands for wide-awake local anesthesia no tourniquet.
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Spiritual healing post-pandemic stress Blog Posts
Stress is affecting many people in the post-pandemic world. And higher levels of stress and anxiety may continue for some time. Learn how to use your spiritual life to manage stress and heal.
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When to see a cardiologist Blog Posts
Talking with your primary care provider about as chest discomfort, shortness of breath and fainting can determine if you need a referral to a cardiologist for individualized treatment.
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Feeling fantastic after minimally invasive heart valve surgery Blog Posts
When James Tembrock, 73, of St. Cloud, Minnesota, learned he would need heart valve surgery, he says he never dreamed his search for a less-invasive option would lead him to Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
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All about food allergies Blog Posts
Life at the dinner table looks different for people with food allergies, which often is confused with food intolerance. Understand the differences to help manage your meal planning.
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How belly breathing benefits your body, mind Blog Posts
Are you breathing from your belly or chest? Most people chest breathe, but belly breathing is more efficient and offers a wealth of body and mind benefits. Learn how to breathe from your belly.