Why Choose Mayo Clinic Health System
Don’t let shin splints halt your workout
Experiencing throbbing pain down the front of your lower legs when you work out? You may have shin splints. Learn how to speed your recovery.
Coloring is good for your health
Coloring is a new craze, especially for adults. Learn about the therapeutic effects that take place when you sit down with some colored pencils and paper.
Not just for the fair: Lunch on a stick
Bring fun, flavor and healthy foods to your kids’ lunch bags by taking inspiration from the fair. Thread meats, cheeses, veggies, fruit or even mini waffles on skewers for an easy-to-make lunch.
Breaking down the details of colorectal surgery
Colorectal surgery is a wide range of procedures that treat conditions of the lower digestive tract, ranging from hemorrhoids to cancer. Here's what you need to know if you need surgery.
Add 'health checkup' to teens' back-to-school list
Move one item to the top of your teen’s back-to-school list: health checkup. The visit will assess physical and mental health, and lay the base for teens taking charge of their own health care.
7 tips to live a happier life
Do you feel sluggish or unmotivated? If so, it's time to develop an energy management plan to live a happier, healthier and more productive life.
The W-Curve Model: Understanding a new college student’s experience
Freshman year of college is known for new experiences, but it also presents challenges. The W-Curve is an emotional pattern incoming students find themselves experiencing their first year in college.
Surprise wedding shower 1,000 miles from home
Thresa Pattee thought she simply was walking into her regular chemotherapy appointment. Instead, she walked into a surprise wedding shower put together by her care team.