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Heart Failure: Proven Treatments not Always UsedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of heart failure treatments recommended by national guidelines. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Interactive Video Games Have a Role in Good HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Advanced interactive games are making inroads as health and wellness tools, according to the November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Horror, it's Hemorrhoids — Self-care Tips for Common ProblemEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The November issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers home treatments that can relieve symptoms of hemorrhoids, a common and embarrassing problem. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Go a Little Nuts: A Handful a Day Boosts Heart HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource covers why nuts are a good addition to a heart-healthy diet. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Pass on the Gas: Tips to Reduce FlatulenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to reduce gas. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

10 Ways to Reduce Cancer RiskEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The risk of cancer can be dramatically reduced through everyday choices about diet, exercise and tobacco use, according to a Special Report on Cancer Prevention in the November issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Budget Friendly Fitness: Tips to Break a Sweat Without Breaking the BankEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers suggestions on free and low-cost options to help stay in shape without straining the budget. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Pass on the Salt: Most Americans Would Benefit from Lower Sodium IntakeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Most Americans consume too much salt, contributing to the risk of heart disease and stroke, reports the September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Clarifying Myths: Ovarian Cancer can Have Early Symptoms, can be Successfully TreatedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The September issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource looks at myths and facts about ovarian cancer. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Yoga and Tai Chi as Pathways to Better HealthEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter includes an in-depth Special Report on Yoga and Tai Chi, covering health benefits, differences between yoga and tai chi, tips for learning postures and poses, simple stretches, how breathing enhances energy, and resources to learn more. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Radiation: Potential Risk from Medical Procedures is SmallEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
While the volume of radiation-based tests and procedures has increased in the past three decades, scientists haven't proven that the low doses of radiation used in medical settings actually increase cancer risk. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Iron Overload: Straightforward Treatment for Common Genetic DisorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The October issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview of hemochromatosis, including its genetic cause, subtle early symptoms, potential health risks and treatment. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

When Wrinkles Appear: Tips for the Beauty of Self-AcceptanceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource looks at American cultural pressure on youthful appearance and offers ways to accept the changes of aging - wrinkles and all. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

New Hearing Aid Options: Looking Good and Sounding BetterEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The October issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource covers the pros and cons of various hearing aid styles, from those that are barely noticeable to others that resemble the latest phones and come in stylish colors. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Ductal Carcinoma In Situ — A Highly Treatable Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Doctors and their patients with a specific type of breast cancer called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) are successfully employing treatments to beat the disease, with 10-year survival rates approaching nearly 100 percent. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

MayoClinic.com Provides Credible, Up-to-date Information and Decision-support Tools for Flu SeasonEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The flu symptoms self-assessment tool on MayoClinic.com helps you assess whether you or your loved ones have some form of flu, or just a cold. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - November 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Vitamin D: Many Benefits; Optimal Dose UncertainEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vitamin D appears to boost health from head to toe, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - September 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Let's Not Repeat That Pain: Tips to Reduce Risk of Kidney StonesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers how kidney stones are formed, treatment options and ways to reduce the risk of a repeat. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - September 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Ways to Quiet Ordinary SnoringEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Ordinary, loud snoring doesn't seem to be harmful, according to the September issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - September 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Tips to Stop Emotional Eating (Because Food Doesn't Fix Stress)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource, emotional eating often leads to eating too much, especially high-calorie, sweet, salty and fatty foods. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Treatments Available for Diminished Senses of Taste and SmellEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Many smell and taste disorders can be treated, or possibly reversed, depending on the underlying cause. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Investments to Stretch Health Care DollarsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The August issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips to save money by working closely with care providers, being informed about insurance, price shopping for prescriptions, avoiding hospital stays when possible, and taking steps to stay well. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Ways to Stop Pain, Limitations from Hand ArthritisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
When arthritis affects the hands, a range of treatments may reduce pain and preserve joint mobility. The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides an overview. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Here's the Rub: Relief Available for Groin RashesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers common groin rashes and treatment approaches. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Natural Herbal Supplements Aren't Always SafeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Natural doesn't always mean safe when it comes to herbal supplements, according to the August issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - August 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Vitamins and Minerals from A to ZincEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Vitamin supplements offer important nutrition but may not ward off serious illnesses such as cancer or heart disease. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Energy Therapies — A Complementary Approach to Promote Well-BeingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Energy therapies such as healing touch, qi gong and reiki are low-risk, relatively inexpensive techniques that may help improve health and well-being, according to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Food Storage Safety: Tips to Avoid Food PoisoningEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The July issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource provides an overview of food storage safety and how to avoid bad bacteria, such as E. coli and salmonella. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

New Ways to Repair Heart Valves — Without Open Heart SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New, less invasive ways to repair heart valves may fundamentally transform how this lifesaving procedure is performed. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Bell's Palsy: Facial Paralysis That's Not a StrokeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
According to the July issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, it's advisable to seek emergency care to confirm a diagnosis of Bell's palsy and start treatment, which can up the odds of full recovery. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Studies Show a Sunny Outlook is Good for Health, Longer LifeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An ever-expanding body of research indicates that a positive outlook may improve health, decrease the risk of depression and increase longevity. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Tips to Prevent (or Soothe) Summer Skin ProblemsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The June issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers ways to prevent and treat common summer skin problems. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

When Vision Dims, Some Tools Can Help Maintain IndependenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The June issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource discusses low vision, what it is, the causes and the supplementary tools available when prescription eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine or surgery don't improve vision sufficiently. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Pilates: A Low-Impact Way to Build Core Strength, Endurance and FlexibilityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The June issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource addresses this increasingly popular low-impact fitness technique. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 8, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Researchers Finding New Ways to Prevent, Diagnose and Treat Breast CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer specific to women. An eight-page "Special Report" on breast cancer in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers recent advancements in prevention, detection and treatment. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Multiple Treatments Available When Carotid Arteries Are BlockedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Carotid artery blockages are serious. More than half of the strokes in the United States are attributed to carotid artery disease. But, according to an overview of carotid artery stenosis in the June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter, not all people with carotid artery disease need surgery or stents to open blocked arteries. The best treatment option depends on the extent of the blockage and whether patients have experienced symptoms as a result. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Probiotics: Bacteria That Offer Health BenefitsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter delves into probiotics - foods and supplements that contain so-called friendly bacteria and what's known about how they might benefit health. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - July 7, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

MayoClinic.com Releases New DesignEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Mayo Clinic recently launched a newly redesigned version of its consumer health information site, MayoClinic.com. The updated site has many new features and functions to enhance the user's experience. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 26, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Hormone Therapy for Women: Neither All Good or All BadEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Special Report covers the history of hormone therapy, risks and benefits, current uses, hormone substitutes, alternative therapies and new directions in treatment and research. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Training for an Event: A Carrot to Keep ExercisingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Event training can be an incentive to meet exercise and fitness goals, according to the March issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Canes, Walkers: These Tools Are Made for WalkingEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The March issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers tips for selecting and using canes and walkers. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Molecular Breast Imaging: A Better Way to Spot Tumors in Dense TissueEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Molecular breast imaging (MBI), a new screening method for breast cancer, identifies tumors in dense tissue that often aren't visible with mammography. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Preventing Blood Clots: Risks from Long Flights and MoreEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers risk factors for deep vein thrombosis, as well as prevention, symptoms and treatment. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Effective Treatments Available for Anxiety DisorderEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Overwhelming worry is a symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers the symptoms of GAD and treatment options. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Active at 50? Still Prime for Knee Repair SurgeryEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a type of knee injury, doesn't have to permanently sideline active adults age 50 and older, according to the March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Ways to Minimize Tinnitus — Troublesome Noises in the EarsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The February issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource provides an overview of tinnitus, a common condition. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - February 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Going Vegetarian? With A Little Planning, It's Easier than EverEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The February issue of Mayo Clinic Women's HealthSource offers suggestions for a well-balanced vegetarian diet - and some reasons why it's worth considering. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - February 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Diabetes and Heart Disease: Risk IntertwinedEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack and stroke, account for 65 percent of all diabetes-related deaths. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - February 4, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

Treating Sleep Apnea Can Be a LifesaverEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The February issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter examines sleep apnea, including risk factors and common symptoms and treatments. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - February 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations

It's Never Too Late to Enjoy Benefits of a Well-Rounded Exercise ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A well-rounded fitness program with five components - aerobics, strength training, core stability, balance and flexibility - can help counter the effects of aging. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - February 3, 2009 Category: Consumer Health Advice Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: organizations