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    The weighty decisions around dementia and accompanied death

    After Amy Bloom’s husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, he decided he wanted to die on his own terms, which Amy depicted in her memoir “In Love.” She’s joined by moral and legal philosopher Dr. Joan McGregor to talk through the difficulties — emotional, legal and practical — of making…
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    How to reduce the risk of breast cancer

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    During the past few decades, there have been significant advances in breast cancer research, diagnosis and treatment. As a result, breast cancer deaths declined by 43% between 1989 and 2020. But breast cancer is still a formidable foe. While both men and women can get breast cancer, it mainly affects…
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    Getting real about breast cancer

    When Liza Marshall was diagnosed with breast cancer, she had the seemingly perfect partner: Her husband, John Marshall, is a doctor and expert in gastrointestinal cancer. But even with his medical knowledge and connections, her cancer journey was a scary, stressful and sometimes frantic experience. In their co-memoir “Off Our…
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    The mystery, mayhem and joys of middle age and beyond

    Aging can be tough physically, emotionally and mentally. Luckily, author Laurie Notaro is here to help us find the lighter side of middle age and beyond as she discusses her book “Excuse Me While I Disappear.” Laurie paints vivid (and hilarious) pictures of all sorts of middle-aged health and social…
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    Proposed recommendations could have more people getting mammograms at 40

    Candace Nelson
    A proposed recommendation aimed at catching breast cancer early and saving lives could have more people getting mammograms at age 40. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is considering lowering the recommended age for a first mammogram from 50 to 40. The recommendation would apply to…
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    How to survive — or even thrive — as a medical professional

    Medical school, residency and working in medicine can be tough — or even traumatic. The exhaustion and burnout can be worse for those from underrepresented groups in medicine (like women and people of color) or those working in certain specialties (like cancer care). Dr. Anthony Chin-Quee’s memoir “I Can’t Save…
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    The care and keeping of friends

    We all crave connection, but forming new friendships and nurturing old ones isn’t always simple: Nerves, stress, busyness and shyness can get in the way. Laura Tremaine, author of “The Life Council,” and psychiatrist Dr. Judith Engelman share ways to recognize and value the friends in our life — and,…
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    Endometriosis and sex: What you need to know for a healthy sex life

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    You might already consider your physical, mental and spiritual health to be important to your overall well-being. But how often do you think about the importance of your sexual health? Sexual quality of life is growing in importance for everyone since people are living longer. If you’re living with…
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    The alcohol-breast cancer connection

    In her memoir “The Sober Diaries,” Clare Pooley details the first year of her sobriety. In that same year, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Like many people, she had no idea about the connection between drinking and breast cancer. In this episode, Clare talks about the many, many benefits…
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    The story of one woman’s revolutionary crusade to take down cancer

    Judith L. Pearson
    Health activist and philanthropist Mary Lasker forever changed the course of medical research and human health, a never-before-told story featured in the new Mayo Clinic Press biography “Crusade to Heal America.” Learn more about this groundbreaking woman in a Q&A with author…
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    Imagining a more inclusive world for people with autism 

    Laurie Frankel’s novel “One Two Three” features Monday, a character with autism spectrum disorder. But in Monday’s world, she’s accepted and gets the accommodations she needs. Autism expert Dr. Andrea Huebner and Laurie reflect on the many ways autism can manifest — and how we might create a world that…
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    Menopause facts vs. fiction: The truth behind the myths

    Mayo Clinic Press Editors
    Menopause means you’re no longer able to get pregnant because it’s been a year since you’ve had your last period — and you’re not using birth control or a medication that stops your period. Menopause applies to all women at or after a certain age. Yet many women have limited…

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