Health & Wellness - October 2022 Archives

Your mom may have warned you that going outside with wet hair will make you sick. But is this just a superstition or can damp ...

Dupuytren's (DOO-puh-trenz) contracture is a disorder that can cause the fingers to curl in, primarily the ring and small fingers.  It's a genetic condition mostly affecting men over ...

The amount of sleep you need depends on various factors — especially your age. While sleep needs vary significantly among individuals, there are general guidelines ...

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a virus that can cause severe problems, especially for young children and older adults, has increased illness and hospitalizations.  "We're seeing relatively ...

Noise over 140 decibels can permanently damage hearing, and almost all firearms are in that range or higher. In comparison, normal conversation falls in the ...

World Mental Health Day will be observed on Monday, Oct. 10. The theme of this year's recognition is "Make Mental Health and Well-Being for All a ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Many of my co-workers are using glasses that block blue light when they are on their computers. I am interested in getting a ...

Sedentary behavior, including sitting for long periods of time, can contribute to adverse health effects, including something referred to as "sitting disease." In this Mayo Clinic ...

Flu is a respiratory illness that can spread quickly in a community. Vaccination can help slow the spread of disease. There are many health benefits to ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: When the weather is nice, I enjoy being outdoors and being active, including walking, swimming and boating. I prefer to wear scoop-neck T-shirts, ...

"Mom, Dad, I'm bored." How many parents have heard this from children? It may make parents feel like they're failing, need to find something for the ...

About 90% of all adults consume caffeine every day, making it the most common stimulant in the world. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, energy drinks or ...