A kayak is out on Sept. 2, 2023, on White Sand Lake in Baxter with fluffy clouds overhead, a breeze and abundant sunshine. Being outdoors in nature is an important factor in staying healthy. It's a ...

Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic ...

Mayo Clinic research shows that using an active workstation can help you move more and think better at work — without affecting your job. Dreamstime/TNS For the millions of people who sit at a desk ...

Added sugar in foods not only adds extra calories, it also can have direct toxic effects, such as tooth decay and even a risk for heart disease. Minimizing the amount of added sugar in your diet is ...

Health literacy refers to the ability of people to find, understand, and use information and services to make informed health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others. In this Mayo ...

Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, ...

Mayo Clinic doctors are using innovation to improve the lives of people who suffer from congestive heart failure and other chronic heart conditions. The Organ Care System, also known as “heart in a ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM PRESS RELEASE) - Shoveling and digging out after a heavy snowfall can be a good workout for most people; but for those with heart disease, shoveling is best ...