Archive for September 2021

Written by Susan Fox I’m a 68-year-old woman in Wisconsin and have been a patient with Mayo Clinic for many years. Despite extreme caution, my husband and I both contracted COVID-19 last November. We both recovered slowly, and when our opportunity to get the vaccine came up, we enthusiastically participated. I continued to have limited…

Jennifer Summers, 35, is an optimistic, articulate woman. She enjoys crafting, spending time with her close-knit family, and leading small groups and organizing volunteers at her church. And she is excited that she can carry a 32-ounce water bottle. This may not feel like an important feat to some people, but it’s momentous for Jennifer…

The famed Arizona Trail is 800 miles of desert, canyons, valleys and vistas that dissects the state north and south. It is a test of true grit. For his journey on the demanding trail, a Mayo Clinic patient who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment discovered that positive attitude was his best compass. Watch: Despite…

Ten years ago, Elizabeth Scovil, a 46-year-old wife and mother of four from Forest City, Florida, collapsed at the gym. Luckily some local paramedics were there and came to her rescue. But then it happened again. “I am an athlete. I was always working out,” says Elizabeth. She began experiencing episodes of dizziness, and her…

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers have been concerned about a growing number of patients delaying or skipping preventive screenings because they have been hesitant to see their health care provider. Experts have stressed that it’s not only safe to come in for preventive screenings, but also it’s important to avoid future health problems…

Source: National Library of Medicine – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COPD, COVID-19 Testing, Health Checkup, Heart Health Tests, Lung Cancer, Lung Diseases, Sleep Apnea, Surgery

Source: Food and Drug Administration – Related MedlinePlus Pages: COVID-19 Vaccines

Source: American Academy of PediatricsRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Source: Nemours FoundationRelated MedlinePlus Pages: Malabsorption Syndromes, Small Intestine Disorders