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As many as 30 percent of children have issues with bowel movements due to constipation. Learn what's normal, what's not, what to try and when to seek help. https://mayocl.in/3c4I2HN

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about colon cancer screening. Here's what you need to know. https://mayocl.in/3kKGsyv

If you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure, you might be worried about taking medication to bring your numbers down. Lifestyle plays an important role in treating your high blood pressure. If you successfully control your blood pressure with a healthy lifestyle, you might avoid, delay or reduce the need for medication. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. https://mayocl.in/386WKwx

Your first instinct may be to work out to lose weight. Learn why this may not produce the results you want and what's effective. https://mayocl.in/3bLPqaE

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and the Mayo Clinic Health System is honing in on prevention. Read more in this KEYC News Now story. https://bit.ly/3kGyuXi

Wearing face masks continues to be important as the vaccine rolls out. It will take time for everyone who wants a COVID-19 vaccination to get one, so keep those masks on. This is just one of many reasons why community members and employees wear masks. #covid19 #maskup 📚 Read more about the COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/covid-19-vaccine

Diabetes is a condition which requires intensive regulation, and during the pandemic, says Dr. Jane Korducki of Mayo Clinic Health System, “We’ve seen many are delaying care,” making it difficult for providers to identify issues and intervene before they manifest. With heart disease a leading cause of death for diabetics, proper care is essential. Left unaddressed, “the negative impact compounds,” Korducki says. Story: La Crosse Tribune https://bit.ly/3uK7AlY

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you and your children may be spending more time at home. Instead of playing video games, get them in the kitchen. It's a place to bond, learn and create. It's also a great way to help your kids expand their food choices. The more children are involved in the process, the more likely they will want to try different foods. Here are a few guidelines for various ages and education levels: https://mayocl.in/3iS0czm

Virtually all vaccinations, including COVID-19 vaccines, involve a needle. 💉 You're not alone if you have a fear of needles but don't let that stop you from getting the vaccinations that can protect your health. Here are 3️⃣ ways to work through your fear. http://mayocl.in/3uHTQIt

"Vaccination isn't just for your own self it is also to protect the other people around you," Mayo Clinic Health System family medicine Dr. Erin Morcomb said. "So you might be a really healthy person and not think that you need the vaccine, but we're all in contact with a lot of other people throughout our daily lives and we don't really know what their health conditions are and what risks they may have." Read More: WXOW https://bit.ly/3r7ER8x

Dr. Niti Aggarwal, a local Cardiologist at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, is weighing in on what you should know about rheumatologic disorders and heart health. Read More: The Free Press of Mankato MN https://bit.ly/2PjhpqJ

Area resident Deb Wessling had worked as a registered nurse for 43 years — including at Mayo Clinic Health System in Albert Lea and at Mayo Clinic in Rochester — when COVID-19 became a reality last year. Furloughed in May and June when elective surgeries were limited, she was called back in July and worked another month before retiring in August. Her retirement was short-lived, however, as she decided to return to the Albert Lea clinic to assist in whatever way she could. Story: Albert Lea Tribune https://bit.ly/2OcQwUK