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Jason Howland (@JasonHowland)

Jason Howland is a senior communications specialist at Mayo Clinic and a reporter specializing in patient stories and Mayo Clinic Minutes for the Mayo Clinic News Network. A former TV news anchor and reporter for KAAL-TV, the ABC affiliate in Rochester, Minnesota, he has nearly 30 years of broadcast journalism experience. Jason has been with Mayo Clinic since 2008. He is a four-time Upper Midwest Regional Emmy Award winner.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Ask about family health history over the holidays

Many diseases are passed from generation to generation, and sharing information about your family's health history may help keep your loved ones healthy. Dr. Judy[...]

By Jason Howland • November 21, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: 5 tips for cooking with healthier oils

Your body needs some fat to function normally. However, not all fats are created equal, and it’s wise to choose the healthier options whenever possible. In[...]

By Jason Howland • November 20, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Yoga helps mind and body

Yoga is the most commonly used complementary health approach among U.S. adults, and the number of Americans who use yoga continues to grow, according to a[...]

By Jason Howland • November 13, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Get the facts on Type 2 diabetes

Mayo Clinic experts want you to know that Type 2 diabetes is a growing health concern. November is National Diabetes Month, and more than 23[...]

By Jason Howland • November 9, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Heart-healthier choices at fast-food restaurants

More than 36 percent of American adults consume fast food on a given day, according to a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control[...]

By Jason Howland • November 6, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: What’s a bone density test?

Osteoporosis is softening of the bones, particularly as you age. It's often not diagnosed until a bone is broken. And by that time, the bones[...]

By Jason Howland • October 22, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: A warning about costume contacts

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers about the risks of Halloween costume contacts. Seen by some as the finishing touch to a[...]

By Jason Howland • October 18, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: What are your kids drinking?

Beverage choices affect calorie intake and quality of your daily diet. And according to a survey by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),[...]

By Jason Howland • October 15, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Upsides and downsides of napping

A new study found that taking naps may help your brain process information it receives unconsciously. The Journal of Sleep Research study suggests what a[...]

By Jason Howland • October 10, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: Osteoporosis affects men, too

Worldwide, 1 in 3 women over age 50 will experience a bone fracture due to osteoporosis, according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. But it's not[...]

By Jason Howland • October 3, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: When is rotator cuff surgery right for you?

A torn rotator cuff doesn't happen to only professional athletes. It's a common cause of shoulder pain for many adults. And there are several ways[...]

By Jason Howland • September 25, 2018
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to get calcium without dairy products

Most people know that milk and other dairy products are a great source of calcium. But if you're restricted from dairy, there are nondairy options[...]

By Jason Howland • September 19, 2018
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