Health & Wellness - December 2021 Archives

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every year I make one or more New Year’s resolutions that I have every intention of starting on Jan. 1. But I find ...

To protect the health and safety of patients and staff amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Mayo Clinic will implement stricter hospital visitor guidelines at ...

During the holiday season, it may seem like opportunities to celebrate are everywhere, and alcohol is often part of the festivities. When it comes to ...

The new year brings new beginnings, and for many people, it brings the opportunity to make healthier lifestyle choices. Each January, some people choose to ...

Updated 12-30 for additional clarity Due to the growing wave of infection from the omicron variant and the urgent need to strengthen all layers of protection ...

As 2021 comes to a close, the Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast looks back at the impact of COVID-19 over the past year. "I think the ...

One of the long-term impacts observed during the COVID-19 pandemic stems from patients being intubated and breathing from a ventilator for an extended period of ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My son began virtual learning when the COVID-19 pandemic shut down our local school system. He is 14 and enjoys school online, so ...

If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it's that frequent hand-washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness. ...

Treatment for certain cancers can affect sexuality, causing a range of signs and symptoms that can make sex more difficult.  Sexual side effects from cancer treatment ...

A multidisciplinary team of Mayo Clinic researchers and others is looking at the ergonomics of people who use manual wheelchairs. They seek to identify metrics to quantify ...

On this Christmas Eve day, Mayo Clinic invites you to enjoy the music of the season. Performing "O Holy Night" is Genaida Benson, a Mayo ...