Mayo Clinic Minute - August 2017 Archives

As back-to-school routines fill calendars with homework and after-class activities, it may be tempting to skip family dinners. However, Kate Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic dietitian, ...

People often take their eyesight for granted. As people age, many will notice their vision change over time. There are preventive measures you can take ...

Many people don't think about heart disease as a childhood issue. Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says a child's eating and exercise habits ...

They’re not uniformly shaped, and they vary wildly in color.  Some even have deep scars. And they may be the best tasting thing at your ...

After a long day at school, a nutritious snack can fuel your student's growing body and avoid an attitude meltdown. These afternoon servings of food provide energy for the ...

Calcium is important for optimal bone health throughout your life. The mineral is also a component of the plaque that develops in your heart ...

The first assignment of any school day: Eat breakfast. "Kids need calories after fasting at night," says Dr. Vandana Bhide, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician. ...

Soaring temperatures and high humidity increase your risk of heat-related issues, such as dehydration and heat stroke. Those weather extremes also can increase stroke risk ...

"Back-to-school time is an important [opportunity] to talk to your kids about good hand hygiene," says Dr. Alva Roche Green, a Mayo Clinic pediatrician.  According to the ...

Before the start of the school year, many kids get physical exams. Dr. Alva Roche Green, a family medicine specialist at Mayo Clinic, says yearly ...

As kids across the country head back into the classroom, now is the time to start easing them back into a normal sleep schedule. How ...

Back-to-school physical exams are a good time to ask your child's doctor about screening for scoliosis. Two to 3 percent of the population is affected ...