Items Tagged ‘Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program’
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 […]
February 21, 2019
When It Comes to Sugar, There Really Is Too Much of a Good Thing
By In the Loop
It’s no secret that curbing a sugar habit is good for your overall health. Whether you start slow or go cold turkey, before you know it your cravings for the sweet stuff will be in the rearview mirror.
Tags: Dr Donald Hensrud, Katherine Zeratsky, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, Mayo Clinic Minute
February 7, 2019
Exercise Doesn’t Have to be “Exercise”
By In the Loop
According to Health and Human Services’ updated physical activity guidelines, the recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise can come in small doses and still have a big impact.
March 15, 2018
Couple Finds New Direction Through Healthy Living Program, Volunteering
By In the Loop
Dave and Elaine Mendelin had retired to their dream home on the shores of Lake Superior when a trip to Rochester changed their future for the better.
Tags: Mayo Clinic Diet, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, volunteers
January 2, 2018
Heart-Healthy Resolutions to Get Your New Year Started Right
By In the Loop
Now that the holiday gatherings and other festivities are done, it’s time to get serious about that list of New Year’s resolutions.
Tags: Dr. Stephen Kopecky, Heart Disease, Mayo Clinic Diet, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program
December 19, 2017
Health News From The Onion Solves Old-Fashioned Donut Question
By In the Loop
News stories that bring together Mayo Clinic research and pastries are as rare as the perfect chocolate-frosted cake doughnut. Unless, of course, the source of that news is The Onion.
October 12, 2017
Mayo Physician Dispels Popular Coffee Misconceptions
By In the Loop
Is coffee good or bad for us? How much is too much? Can it stunt growth? Donald Hensrud, M.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Healthy Living Program, provides answers to these much-debated questions.
August 10, 2017
If Sitting Is the New Smoking, Here’s How to Break the Habit
By In the Loop
Research has shown that too much sitting is associated with a host of health problems. Fortunately, there are (ahem) steps you can take to combat those negative effects.
June 8, 2017
Timely Tips for Fitting Fitness Into Your Workday
By In the Loop
With all of the demands of modern life, it can be tough to fit in fitness. But with a bit of creative thinking, it’s possible — even at the office. And every little bit adds up.
Tags: Danielle Johnson, Exercise, Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program