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My 45 pound weight loss story changed my life for the better, but it came with SO many struggles. I wanted to make this vid to talk about all the HARD things I never expected, like losing friends. I hope that my sharing my experience cutting out unsupportive friends & how I stayed motivated + […]
Continue readingJohn D. Casler, M.D., otolaryngologist, and Victor Bernet, M.D., endocrinologist, of Mayo Clinic in FL discuss thyroid, thyroid nodules and cancer. Learn more here: #MayoClinic #MayoClinicFL #Thyroid
Continue readingA study recently conducted at Mayo Clinic found that women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy and hot flashes are both linked to heart disease risk. On the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast, Dr. Stephanie Faubion, the […]
Continue readingOn the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Dale Ekbom, a Mayo Clinic otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon, explains treatment options for vocal cord paralysis. This interview originally aired Jan. 18, 2020. Learn more about vocal cord paralysis:
Continue readingGoing gluten-free can be healthy for some people. But does it work for everyone? Hear from Mayo Clinic experts before pitching the pasta. Get more healthy living tips from the Mayo Clinic App:
Continue readingYou can help prevent heart disease if you exercise regularly, eat right, maintain a healthy weight, reduce stress and don't smoke. But can you do anything to reverse it if you already have it? Dr. Stephen Kopecky says even if you have known heart disease, you can help improve your risk factors for developing blockages […]
Continue readingOn the Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, discusses how heart disease can be reversed. This interview originally aired Feb. 15, 2020. Learn more about heart disease:
Continue readingIf you experience tingling, weakness or stabbing pain in your hands or feet, you may be among the 2%–3% of the population with peripheral neuropathy. Mayo Clinic neurologist Dr. Michelle Mauermann says those are the nerves that exit from the spinal cord and go to the rest of the body. Peripheral neuropathy happens when those […]
Continue readingTaking a statin helps keep your cholesterol levels in check. How can that be? Dr. Stephen Kopecky explains that some people ask to be put on a statin. That's because statins, while important and effective, are just one part of the whole heart-healthy picture. When you combine a statin with regular exercise, maintaining a healthy […]
Continue readingDr. Donald Hensrud says there can be safety concerns of intermittent fasting if not done correctly. However, he says recent research suggests there may be some benefits when done the right way. Dr. Hensrud says more studies are needed to see how this method affects people long term. The big takeaway for anyone wanting to […]
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