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Staff member shares experience after COVID-19 diagnosis Blog Posts
COVID-19 affects people in different ways. Kari Houser, a Mayo Clinic Health System staff member, shares her family's story of their recent diagnosis and recovery.
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Four tips for easing loneliness through connection Blog Posts
Loneliness, a by-product of COVID-19 pandemic isolation, now is considered an epidemic in the U.S. The prescription for easing loneliness? More human connection. These tips can help you reconnect.
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Is a do-not-resuscitate tattoo a valid advance directive? Blog Posts
Tattoos are a common method of expression or marking significant events. But can you use a tattoo to communicate healthcare wishes? Learn why picking up a pen, not a tattoo needle, is the better optio...
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Bariatric surgery and healthy lifestyle help Chippewa Falls woman lose, keep off weight Blog Posts
Like many of us, Leslie Swoboda has struggled with her weight for years. She'd tried various weight loss programs, dropping pounds periodically just to regain them after falling back into old habits.
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Man survives stroke being in right place at right time Blog Posts
Ken Eckes was in the right place at the right time when he had a stroke. Thanks to quick treatment, he is back in the game and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a local baseball team's "Strike...
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Is sea salt healthier than table salt? Blog Posts
Sea salt has become increasingly popular in recipes. But is it really a reason to put the salt shaker back on the table? Find out if it's healthier, and get other options for other seasonings.
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From ski slopes to skating rinks, winter sports hold risks for ortho injuries Blog Posts
Winter is filled with fun outdoor sports that improve your health. But what happens when muscle and joint injuries occur? Learn about common injuries, and get prevention tips.
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Pregnancy's effect on pelvic floor health Blog Posts
Pregnancy and childbirth can affect pelvic floor health and lead to prolapse, pain and urinary incontinence. Learn how physical and hormonal changes contribute, and get prevention tips.
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Racing heart beat? Heart arrhythmia 101 Blog Posts
A fast heart rate is common when you're exercising, or feeling excited or nervous. But what's happening when your heart rhythm changes unexpectedly?
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Hospice team ensures veteran makes Freedom Honor Flight Blog Posts
Two years ago, Dick Cagle applied for a Freedom Honor Flight to D.C. that honors veterans. He wasn't on the list yet, but the Navy vet's hospice team made sure this was one flight he wouldn't miss.