Archive for August 2023

American mothers are spread thin and feeling the strain of unrealistic parenting (https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-parental-burnout) expectations. The lack of parental leave, rising healthcare costs, and constant messaging from both media and social media about how to be a “good mother” can leave us confused and depleted. Add a pandemic on top of that, and you have a…

Mayo Clinic expert discusses ways to reduce healthcare disparities in Black and minority communities It’s disheartening. Healthcare disparities persist in 2023. It’s a problem that has plagued the U.S. for decades. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Black people and other minorities are less likely to receive adequate healthcare than…

Dr. Dan Brennan shares tips for staying healthy while you travel.

Whether in the classroom or on the playground, children need enough energy — and proper nutrition — to get them through the day. Dr. Tina Ardon, a Mayo Clinic family medicine physician, says planning for snack time can teach kids healthy habits while keeping them full. ____________________________________________ FOR THE PUBLIC: More health and medical news on the Mayo Clinic…