Archive for January 2023
George Hite’s journey through addictions, weight loss
Many adjectives could be used to describe George Hite. Healthy, happy, energetic, motivated, honest and transformed are just a few. But eight years ago, he probably wouldn’t have used any of those words to describe his life. He had a good job, bought a house, was married to the love of his life and had…
Read MoreHow to Quiet Your MInd #shorts
Breathe We do this all the time, but to use your breathing to find stillness, be more careful and conscious about it. Pay attention to the rhythm. If you take short, quick breaths, try to move toward slower, deeper ones. Put your hand on your belly: You should feel it rise and expand as you…
Read MoreHow Retraining Your Brain Could Help with Lower Back Pain #shorts
Are you among the hundreds of millions of people worldwide with low back pain? If so, you may be familiar with standard treatments like surgery, shots, medications, and spinal manipulations. But new research suggests the solution for the world’s leading cause of disability may lie in fixing how the brain and the body communicate. #chronicpain…
Read MoreClinicalTrials.gov: Alaska Natives
Source: National Institutes of Health – Related MedlinePlus Pages: American Indian and Alaska Native Health
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Dangers of late cervical cancer diagnosis in women of color
In the past decade, nearly one-third of cervical cancer cases in the U.S. resulted in death. Dr. Olivia Cardenas-Trowers, a Mayo Clinic urogynecologist, says limited access to transportation, education and other factors have created barriers to health care, particularly in communities of color.___________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – What to do if you are exposed to Lyme disease
Mayo Clinic Minute – What to do if you are exposed to Lyme disease For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute – Avoiding summer E coli infection
The summer cookout brings with it the risk of sickness from bacteria that can end up spoiling more than one meal. Cook hamburgers incorrectly, and you could end up with a case of E. coli. “E. coli stands for Escherichia coli, which is a type of bacteria,” says Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, a Mayo Clinic infectious…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: Signs of coronary artery disease, how to reduce your risk
For the safety of its patients, staff and visitors, Mayo Clinic has strict masking policies in place. Anyone shown without a mask was recorded prior to COVID-19 or recorded in an area not designated for patient care, where social distancing and other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on…
Read MoreMayo Clinic Minute: The need for blood donations is now
The winter months, particularly around the holidays, tend to take a toll on the nation’s blood supply. Holiday travel is not only a reason why donations are down, it’s also why the *need* is up. Another factor keeping people out of the donation centers – illness. But regardless of blood type, Dr. Juskewitch encourages eligible…
Read MorePediatrician Dr Dan Brennan on Foam Rollers #shorts
Tight muscles are no fun. They get achy and tired, making exercise and other activities a chore. You may also find that tight muscles leave you feeling less flexible when you try to move. A good massage can loosen up your tight spots, but if you can’t get a professional massage, try a foam roller…
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