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Have you talked to your children about alcohol use?
Caring adults in children's lives have the power of influence. Get tips to help you talk with your children about the dangers of alcohol. It could save a life.
The 5 Ws of healthy hands can help you avoid germs, illnesses
Preventing illness during the cold and flu season starts with the who, what, where, when and why of handwashing. Teach your children about hand hygiene with these tips.
You can’t remember what you can't hear: The hearing loss, brain health link
Missing out on the sounds of daily life can lead to isolation and have an impact on your brain health. Learn more about the connection between hearing and cognition.
6 tips for living with COPD
COPD, a chronic inflammatory lung disease most often caused by long-term smoking, is a leading cause of disability and death in the U.S. Learn strategies to cope with COPD and slow lung damage.
Volunteers make connections, reap benefits
Together, Mary and Ben Zweber have nearly 50 years of volunteer experience with Mayo Clinic Health System. Learn what keeps this couple — now in their 90s — coming back and giving of their time.
Healthy changes that will make you thankful
Making a few changes to your favorite holiday meals and spending your calories wisely can help you celebrate in a healthier way. Get healthy recipe makeovers with loads of flavor and fewer calories.
Diabetes: What you need to know — and do
If current trends continue, as many as one in three Americans will have diabetes by the year 2050. That projection is staggering, but it doesn't necessarily have to come true.
An introductory guide to understanding dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
If you or a loved one is experiencing memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease could be the cause. Learn more about these conditions, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
The facts about chest acne
Acne can appear anywhere you have oil glands on your skin, including the back, face, stomach or chest. Learn about some factors that can lead to chest acne and what you can do to prevent or treat it.
A doctor's warning about the dangers of vaping
Nicotine is addictive regardless of the delivery method, including cigarettes or electronic cigarettes. Get the ugly truth, learn the warning signs and talk to your kids about the dangers of vaping.
Volunteers make a difference one warm welcome at a time
After retiring, John and Terri Pedace have found purpose, fulfillment and a way to give back through volunteering for Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
A closer look at pink eye: Self-care tips for conjunctivitis
When your eyeball turns a shade of pink or red, and you have a watery and inflamed eye, it's a sign of conjunctivitis. Learn why the best option to treat pink eye may be to care for it at home.
