Health & Wellness - August 2013 Archives

  Do you have questions about the new rules of cancer? Join Mayo Clinic experts Jan Buckner, M.D., @DrJanBuckner, and Sandhya Pruthi, M.D., @DrSandhyaPruthi, when they participate in the #abcDrBchat Tuesday, August 6th, at  1  p.m. ET There are sweeping changes in the nation’s approach to cancer detection and treatment. Dr. Besser and others will be exploring new definitions and screening recommendations, and how victims and survivors can stand up to cancer.  Read more: Scientists Seek to Rein In Diagnoses of Cancer

THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES DASH diet: Tips for shopping and cooking The DASH diet doesn't have to be difficult. These tips can help you shop and cook according to DASH diet principles. Airplane ear Airplane ear, a problem with air pressure in the middle ear, can cause pain and muffled hearing. It usually can be treated with self-care techniques. EXPERT ANSWERS Dry Mouth treatment: Tips for controlling dry mouth If you have a frequently dry mouth, try these tips to get some relief. Cellulitis: How to prevent recurrent episodes Learn to treat and prevent recurrent cellulitis. HEALTHY RECIPES Eggplant with toasted spices Baba ghanoush Swordfish with roasted lemons Sweet and spicy snack mix HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK Office work: Don't take it sitting down! Finding time to exercise can be a challenge for anyone with a busy schedule. Why not work out while you're at work? Here are five ways to make office exercise part of your routine: 1. Walk or bike to work, get off the bus a few blocks early or park farther from the door. 2. Look for opportunities to stand. Try a standing desk, or improvise with a high table or counter. 3. Trade your office chair for a fitness ball. 4. Organize a lunchtime walking group. 5. Conduct walking meetings.

On Saturday, August 10, a handful of Mayo experts will join us to discuss sending kids of all ages back to school.  From preschool to college-aged kids, we ...

    On Saturday, August 3, Thomas Salinas, D.D.S., will join us to discuss dental health.  When it comes to your mouth, problems may arise both ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rfsJlVEpA Headaches are very common. The World Health Organization reports up to three-fourths of all people suffered some sort of headache within the last year. For some they aren't a big deal, but for others they can be debilitating. Experts at Mayo Clinic have tips on how to manage headaches.  Vivien Williams reports.  [TRT 2:02] Read script: Managing Headaches The two most common types of headaches are tension headaches and migraines, and to treat them properly, it’s often important to distinguish which one you’re dealing with. Robert Sheeler, M.D., says it’s also important to make sure the headache is not the result of an underlying problem such as an aneurysm, tumor or other serious disease. If you have significant headaches, it’s key to see your health care provider and to get a detailed neurologic evaluation. Headaches are often not cured, but with proper treatment, patients may greatly reduce the frequency and severity of their headaches and get back into life. Journalists: The video report and additional b-roll are available in the downloads. News Network pkgs. can be edited into vo/sots and incorporated in your reporting.