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Living well means keeping up to date on what’s happening in health care both in the U.S. and around the world.
Here, we discuss a wide range of medical problems and health-related issues, reviewed by experts from the top-ranked U.S. hospital according to U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic cares for about 1.4 million people each year with serious or complex illnesses from all 50 U.S. states and nearly 130 countries. We hope the articles below will educate, enlighten and inspire.
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Book Excerpt | Living WellCombatting negative thoughts when you have fibromyalgia
The following is an excerpt from the Mayo Clinic Press book Mayo Clinic Guide to Fibromyalgia by Andy Abril, M.D. and Barbara K. Bruce, Ph.D., L.P. Your muscles ache. Your joints hurt. Your neck feels stiff. Your thinking often seems muddled. -
The following is an excerpt from the Mayo Clinic Press book Mayo Clinic Guide to Better Vision, Third Edition by Sophie J. Bakri, M.D. You’ve probably heard that carrots are good for your eyes. But what about the benefits of other foods? Is there a… -
Article | Living WellHope for a satisfying sex life: Overcoming shame, stigma and bothersome symptoms
•For many people, sexuality is complicated. In the past, it was common to grow up in homes or cultures where the word sex was only whispered. Sex education might have been limited to a stern warning not to get pregnant — or to get anyone pregnant. Early sexual experiences might… -
The next time your boss or co-worker finds you napping in your cubicle, be sure to refer them to a 2021 article in the journal Nature Communications titled “Genetic Determinants of Daytime Napping and Effects on Cardiometabolic Health.” As you casually massage out the imprint your wrists left on your… -
Have you ever stopped to consider what happens when your skin burns or tans? And other than coating yourself in aloe and tossing and turning in bed to find a comfortable sleeping position, what can you do to manage a burn? Let’s dig into the science of sunburns — why… -
Article | Living WellNot flexible? No problem. Yoga’s aim is empowerment, not touching your toes.
•I can’t count the number of times I’ve greeted a new yoga student whose first words to me are, “I’m not sure I can do yoga. I’m not that flexible.” I get it. Starting anything new can be intimidating. It can be especially challenging when we believe we will be… -
Hopefully, there are no surgeries or procedures in your future. But if you find out that you need a procedure requiring anesthesia, here’s what you can do to make the experience as smooth and pleasant as possible. We’re both practicing anesthesiologists. Believe us, your anesthesiologist will love you for following… -
Article | Living WellAre Kegels really necessary?
In this recurring guest column, Kate White, M.D., of Boston Medical Center, answers your questions on all things gynecology. As the author of the Mayo Clinic Press book Your Sexual Health, she’s ready to dole out wisdom on sex, periods, menopause and more. Submit a question here. Q: I know… -
A week or so ago I had the worst kind of nostalgic feeling. A lump in my throat that felt like the size of an avocado seed, but with the scratchy texture of a peach pit. Then the sense that someone had painted my sinuses with the neighbor‘s horseradish jalapeno… -
Health fads are often like fashion: Certain styles just keep coming back. Find out which trends Mayo Clinic experts welcome every time. -
Finding relief for depression can be a frustrating experience. While taking an antidepressant or going to psychological counseling (psychotherapy) may work for most people, these standard treatments aren’t enough for others. Symptoms may not improve much or at all, or they may improve but keep coming back. These are the… -
Article | Living WellIncontinence: You don’t have to ignore it!
Imagine the following scenario: You’re at your favorite comedy club with your family. You’re seated at the front, and the show is off to a great start. The comic is hilarious and right away she has everyone laughing. Unfortunately, you can feel it — little gushes of urine with each…
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