Health and Wellness
March 19, 2020
Talking to Kids About COVID-19
By In the Loop 
COVID-19 has changed life for everyone, including kids. Jenn Rodemeyer, manager of Mayo Clinic’s Child Life Program, explains how to help young people cope with the changes they’re facing.
Tags: Child LIfe Program, Dr. Gregory Poland, Infectious Diseases, Jenn Rodemeyer
February 18, 2020
Hot Yoga. The Hot Fitness Trend You’re Going to Want to Try
By In the Loop
Hot yoga has become one of the hottest fitness trends of the past decade. Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Sports Medicine, says the benefits are wide-ranging.
Tags: Department of Sports Medicine, Dr Edward Laskowski, Hot yoga, Mayo Clinic in Rochester
January 23, 2020
Flamenco Dance Offers Unique Form of Healing
By In the Loop
A pilot program offered through Mayo Clinic’s Center for Humanities in Medicine in Arizona gives patients the opportunity to heal through the art of flamenco dance.
Tags: Carol Graziano, Center for Humanities in Medicine, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
January 16, 2020
Family’s Birkie Fever Leads to Royal Position in Legendary Ski Race
By In the Loop
Mayo Clinic lab tech Tasha Pinckney, along with her dad and husband, will participate in this year’s American Birkebeiner as “Berkie Royalty” during the largest cross country ski race in North America.
Tags: American Birkebeiner, Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Tasha Pinckney
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