Health & Wellness - March 2013 Archives

                                    "MEN WITH A SPINAL CORD INJURY CANNOT HAVE CHILDREN" On the next program, Dr. Mark Christopherson will join us to discuss spinal cord injuries. What ...

Until Past Menopause, Birth Control Necessary to Prevent Unwanted Pregnancy March 29, 2013 Dear Mayo Clinic: I am 44 and would like to ...

Physicians at Mayo Clinic in Arizona have shown that tablet computers can be used to analyze electroencephalogram (EEG) results outside of the clinic or hospital.  The ...

It appears the majority of U.S. spouses/partners of physicians are happy with their relationships. According to Mayo Clinic research, approximately 900 U.S. spouses/partners of physicians responded to ...

Mayo Clinic and Shriners Hospitals for Children — Twin Cities are building on decades of collaboration by announcing that Shriners — Twin Cities is becoming part of the Mayo ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have found that patients receiving antihistamines to suppress stomach acid are at greater risk of infection from Clostridium difficile (C. diff), a common ...

This recent TIME magazine article, Kids Who Exercise Are Less Likely to Have Fractures in Old Age, highlights research suggesting that exercise can improve bone health ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What causes Achilles tendinitis? Are there things I can do at home to help it heal more quickly?   ANSWER: Although Achilles tendinitis is often associated with an increase in sports activity, any increase in stress on the tendon can trigger symptoms. Most of the time it can be treated with relatively simple, at-home care under your doctor’s supervision. Tailoring your treatment to the cause of the problem is important in treating an Achilles tendon problem.  

One thing that seems to keep people from scheduling a colorectal cancer screening is the task of drinking liters of laxative the night before. Well, there’s a ...

Mayo Clinic's St. Marys and Methodist Hospitals are transitioning to a single licensed hospital, operating under the name Mayo Clinic Hospital – Rochester, which marks ...

  FEATURED TOPIC Adult ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder)  Adult ADHD can lead to challenges at work, in relationships and in other areas of your life. The right treatment can make a big difference. Highlights Medications and supplements that can raise your blood pressure  Gout pain: Relief and prevention  Rheumatoid arthritis pain: Tips for protecting your joints  Video: Squat with resistance tubing  Anemia   Expert Answers with Mayo Clinic Specialists  When the heat is on, which oil should you use?  Erectile dysfunction herbs: A natural treatment for ED? Alzheimer's prevention: Does it exist? Toddler speech development: Are 2-year-olds understandable?  Epidural steroid injections: Why limited dosing?   Healthy Recipes  Lasagna  Sauteed zucchini coins Spinach mushroom frittata Veggie pizza

  "WOMEN ARE BETTER THAN MEN WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH PAIN."  It's estimated that more than 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. What can you do ...