Health & Wellness - August 2020 Archives

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries. __________________________ Virtually any ...

With winter fast approaching, many are wondering how COVID-19 will affect the 2020–2021 influenza season. Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and director of ...

A study recently conducted at Mayo Clinic found that women who had high blood pressure during pregnancy were more likely to experience bothersome menopausal symptoms ...

Mosquito bites are the itchy bumps that appear after mosquitoes use their mouthparts to puncture your skin and feed on your blood. The bump usually ...

ROCHESTER, Minn. – The COVID-19 pandemic has presented one of the greatest challenges in Mayo Clinic's history, but because of exceptional staff work and collaboration, ...

I've heard several drugs mentioned as possible treatments for COVID-19. What are they and how do they work? Answer: Although there is no product approved by ...

Frequent hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But to be effective, it ...

Pain and depression are closely related. Depression can cause pain — and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle in ...

Until a vaccine is developed, public health measures are the best defense against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. These measures include masking, hand hygiene ...

Cancer of the rectum and colon often are referred to together as colorectal cancer, but treatments can be different. And, unfortunately, a recent British study found that treatment for ...

Positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health. Practice overcoming negative self-talk with examples provided. _____________________________________ Is your glass half-empty or half-full? How ...

Children of all ages can become ill with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). But most kids who are infected typically don't become as sick as adults ...