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moreKeep your cool while exercising in the heat
Warm weather is a perfect motivator to get outside and move around. But when summer goes from warm to hot, exercising could be risky — unless you’re prepared with these tips.
Can a dog really improve heart health? Cardiologist weighs in
Dog adoption rates rose earlier this year during COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. There are emotional and social benefits of pet ownership, but did you know that dogs may make our hearts healthier? A cardiologist weighs in on the heart-healthy benefits of your canine companion.
Social media risks: Tips to keep your children safe
Social media is a fun, easy way for kids to connect with friends. Because younger kids are joining in, it's important to teach them that even though social media is fun to use, there also are risks. Learn how to keep your children safe on social media.
Hepatitis C: Testing could save your life
Testing for hepatitis C, which entails a basic blood draw and analysis, can be the difference between serious health complications later in life or a manageable — in some cases curable — condition. This Q&A will help you understand more about hepatitis C.
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Far fewer people visited the emergency room in the spring with heart attacks, strokes, and orthopedic emergencies studies have found. Medical experts have theories, but no one has concrete answers yet. Story: CNBC https://cnb.cx/2DgWTl8
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For many people, the summer of 2020 has been like no other in recent memory. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, there's still plenty of fun to be had. Outdoor activities pose a lower risk of spread of the COVID-19 virus than indoor activities do. https://mayocl.in/3fr3INS
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Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato continued its expansion of robotic surgery options that will allow for more minimally invasive procedures. They recently added a new DaVinci Xi robot for the urology, gynecology and general surgery departments. The orthopedic surgery department also received a new robot this week. https://bit.ly/3gHZpyY
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With the increased use of mobile devices and computers, many people are developing wrist and arm pain as a result of improper ergonomic positioning while typing or texting. Here are tips for managing wrist and arm pain: https://mayocl.in/3gCbar2
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Acute symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough, fever and shortness of breath, are now widely known. What is not known, however, is what symptoms and complications may linger long after an initial COVID-19 infection. https://mayocl.in/3i5KsqX
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Because younger kids are joining in social media, it’s important to teach them that even though it’s fun to use, there also are risks. https://mayocl.in/30t3Mso
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As COVID-19 swept into the U.S., hospitals across the country have reported that their emergency departments are emptying out. In a new study published Monday, Aug. 3, in JAMA Internal Medicine, a team of researchers from multiple institutions provides insights into this phenomenon. https://mayocl.in/2XtdZCZ
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In August, Mayo Clinic Health System will begin offering advanced care at home enrollment in Northwest Wisconsin. This new care model will deliver innovative, comprehensive, and complex care to patients—all from the comfort of home via a new technology platform. Through advanced care at home, patients with conditions previously managed in a hospital will have the option to transition to a home setting and receive compassionate, high-quality virtual and in-person care and recovery services. Learn more: https://mayocl.in/3gtnOs0
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2020 has been a year of change. You may feel irritable or stuck. You're emotionally exhausted. Learn what it is and what to do. https://mayocl.in/3gqjZUv
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As COVID-19 swept the U.S., hospitals across the country reported that emergency departments are emptying out. Fewe… https://t.co/6o7jOOrU6d
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For many people, the summer of 2020 has been like no other. Despite the changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, th… https://t.co/nI39qADrpF
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With the increased use of mobile devices and computers, many people are developing wrist and arm pain as a result o… https://t.co/zvg8F9vVoO
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Acute symptoms of COVID-19, such as cough, fever and shortness of breath, are now widely known. What is not known,… https://t.co/AQAcoc54w9
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Because younger kids are joining in social media, it’s important to teach them that even though it’s fun to use, th… https://t.co/tbZ8rf40Ie
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As COVID-19 swept into the U.S., hospitals across the country have reported that their emergency departments are em… https://t.co/IaIXB7VQhg
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In August, Mayo Clinic Health System will begin offering advanced care at home enrollment in Northwest Wisconsin. T… https://t.co/WnvOKfTr5k
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2020 has been a year of change. You may feel irritable or stuck. You're emotionally exhausted. Learn what it is and… https://t.co/H23yCjWQgI
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, teleworking has become a way of life for many. As the physical boundaries between wor… https://t.co/sUdyOYCvVH
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An important part of managing diabetes is maintaining a healthy weight through a healthy diet and exercise plan. Di… https://t.co/NjhpRBfCIs
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The concept of herd immunity has sparked debate about whether it would control the spread of COVID-19. Herd immunit… https://t.co/0CK6bEiQ1r
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Choosing the right birth control can be tricky. Our OB-GYN specialists outline popular birth control methods to hel… https://t.co/QIBD63dyfF