Health & Wellness - December 2015 Archives
At Mayo Clinic, we are fortunate to work with patients from around the world to help them lead a healthier and happier life. And, ...
On this special New Year's edition of Mayo Clinic Radio, we look back at some of the leading-edge research featured on the program in 2015. ...
One of the most devastating news stories of 2015 has been the growing heroin epidemic in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says ...
Medication errors are very common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 82 percent of adults are on at least one medication ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard that nonprescription decongestants can have significant side effects. Is this true? ANSWER: While many people rely on nasal ...
Shoveling snow can be good exercise when performed correctly. But taking on more than your body can handle or ignoring signs that you need ...
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Nearly 1 million incidences of herpes zoster, which is also known as shingles, occur every year in the U.S., with an ...
THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health Pressed for time but want to fit in some physical activity? Walking can be ...
On this special New Year's edition of Mayo Clinic Radio, we look back at some of the leading-edge research featured on the program in 2015. Dr. Robert ...
Choosing long-term care for a loved one ... or yourself ... can be a difficult decision. The level of care, the cost and the physical ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My heels get very dry and cracked, and are sometimes painful. What can I do to help make them better? ANSWER: ...
Choosing long-term care for a loved one ... or yourself ... can be a difficult decision. The level of care, the cost and the physical ...
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard many times that handwashing is the best way to prevent illness. But how often is it enough? I have small children, and I want to keep them as healthy as possible. Is hand sanitizer a good alternative to soap and water? ANSWER: You’re correct that frequent handwashing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and to keep from spreading any illness you may have to someone else. There’s no magic number for how often you should wash. Just try to make sure your hands are consistently clean. Soap and water always work well. But if you don’t have access to a sink, hand sanitizer is a good choice, too. Bacteria, viruses and other germs surround us every day and live in the same environments we do. As you touch objects, surfaces and other people, germs can be transferred to your hands. When you then touch your eyes, your nose or your mouth, the germs can get inside your body and potentially make you sick. Cleaning your hands gets rids of the germs, lowering your risk for illness.
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