Archive for February 2023

With the proliferation of wearable fitness devices, just how reliable is the compiled heart rate data? Also, what is the best exercise for heart health regardless of age or fitness level?  In this video, Dr. Xiaoke (Ken) Liu, a cardiologist with Mayo Clinic Health System, explores the importance of exercise and the role of wearable…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC-Olg2U3n0 Obesity can affect the heart in many ways. Not only does it put someone at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, it can also make diagnosing and treating the condition more difficult. That’s why weight loss through lifestyle modification is often recommended. But it’s not always that simple. Certain medications prescribed for their…

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education celebrates National Thank a Resident and Fellow Day on Feb. 23, 2023. In this video, we share our gratitude. We thank our residents and fellows for their service to our patients, diverse perspectives, and collegiality and professionalism. Learn more: https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/

In this thirty-ninth video of the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery Two Minute Article weekly series, Juan Crestanello, MD reviews early septal reduction therapy for patients with obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

It happens when a tear forms in a blood vessel in the heart. It can slow or block blood flow, causing a heart attack. They may be athletes, young mothers or teens. That’s the challenge. Most people who have SCAD usually have other abnormalities in other arteries in their bodies, says Dr. Hayes. She tells…

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 other safety protocols were followed. FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…

Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in a type of white blood cell called a plasma cell. Healthy plasma cells help fight infections by making antibodies that recognize and attack germs. In multiple myeloma, cancerous plasma cells accumulate in the bone marrow and crowd out healthy blood cells. Learn more about potential symptoms of…

Colorectal cancer can often be diagnosed in very early stages with proactive screenings and even somewhat preventable with certain dietary and lifestyle habits. From Mayo Clinic to your inbox, sign-up for free: https://mayocl.in/3e71zfi Visit Mayo Clinic: https://mayocl.in/2COVmlm Like Mayo Clinic on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MayoClinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayoclinic/ Follow Mayo Clinic on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayoClinic

WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, MPH, and fitness and wellness expert, Don Saladino, prepare a healthy snack to fuel your body and share the recipe. https://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/video/jw-saladino-pb-strawberry-toast