Health and Wellness
December 3, 2019
Silent Heart Attacks Are a Real Thing — But They Don’t Have to Be
By In the Loop 
Heart attacks aren’t one-size-fits-all and can sometimes happen even without knowing it. But rather than worry, it’s possible to take steps to safeguard our hearts.
Tags: Dr. Rekha Mankad, Heart attack, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Women's Heart Clinic
November 19, 2019
Dog Days Bring Joy to Staff in Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
By In the Loop
Tammy Schmit was looking for a way to lift the spirits of her team when she had an idea: invite Mayo Clinic’s Caring Canines to bring their unique brand of cheer to the staff.
Tags: Caring Canines, Community Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Kaitlyn Maidl, Tammy Schmit
November 14, 2019
Tips for Turning Your Home Into a “Wellness Refuge” This Winter
By In the Loop
As the days turn darker, Kyja Stygar, M.D., a family practice physician at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, offers tips on making it a happy, healthy winter.
Tags: Dr. Kyja Stygar, Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire
October 31, 2019
Nurse Brings Hogwarts to Mayo Clinic To Cast a Fall Prevention Spell
By In the Loop
Megan VanDeVoorde, a nurse a Mayo Clinic, used her knowledge of all things Harry Potter as a way to inspire her organ transplant colleagues during the recent Fall Prevention Awareness Week.
October 31, 2019
Why Scary Movies Make Your Heart Pound and Muscles Clench
By In the Loop
Dr. Regis Fernandes, a cardiologist at Mayo Clinic, breaks down what is happening in your body — and the reasons why — when you watch a scary movie.
Tags: cardiology, Dr. Regis Fernandes, Mayo Clinic News Network
October 24, 2019
This Halloween, Be Sure To Eat Your Pumpkins, Kids
By In the Loop
Before the season comes to a close, pick up a pumpkin that’s grown for the purpose of being nutritious rather than nightmarish, and reap the nutritional benefits of a fall favorite.
Tags: Anya Guy, Dietitian, Healthy eating, Jamie Pronschinske, Mayo Clinic News Network
October 24, 2019
Could Your Next Prescription Be Filled in the Produce Aisle Instead of the Pharmacy?
By In the Loop
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes, the prescription for what ails you may lie in the grocery store rather than the pharmacy.
Tags: Dr Donald Hensrud, Healthy eating
October 17, 2019
How Much is Too Much? A New Twist in the Great Coffee Debate
By In the Loop
New research suggests one’s body may be able to handle up to 25 cups of coffee per day. But wait! There’s definitely more you should know before you pour your next cup.
Tags: Dr Donald Hensrud, Heart attack, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, stroke
October 10, 2019
Exercise Is Just What the Doctor Ordered to Fight Age-Related Changes
By In the Loop
The signs of aging are there, if you’re paying attention. It’s a little harder to climb the stairs, get out of bed, fit into the pants you bought last year. “As you age, your body stars to slow down, and tasks that used to be easy now require a bit more effort,” Daniel Gaz of […]
September 17, 2019
Hit the Soap and Water After Touching These Seven Things
By In the Loop
A list of seven surfaces that harbor a staggering number of germs is a great reminder to protect yourself by taking one important step over and over again: Wash your hands.
Tags: Dr. Gregory Poland, hand hygiene, Mayo Clinic News Network, Vaccine Research Group