Mayo Clinic Minute - February 2017 Archives

Wouldn't it be great for women to have access to an easy, heart-healthy exercise they could do just about anywhere at any time? Well, that ...

Risks for heart disease, such as obesity, lack of exercise, drinking too much alcohol and smoking, are the same for everyone. But Dr. Regis Fernandes, ...

True or false: People of average or below-average weight are not at risk for heart disease. In the latest Mayo Clinic National Health Checkup, 4 of ...

Exercising at the proper intensity can boost the cardiovascular benefit of your workouts, but a new Mayo Clinic survey shows most people don't know if they're ...

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

How's your heart? What are you doing to make it healthier? A new Mayo Clinic survey shows a family history of heart disease is a big factor in ...

If you have a cold or flu, symptoms can last from days to more than a week. But if your fever, cough and feelings of ...

Moisturizers are especially helpful in preventing and treating dry skin that can come with winter weather. Did you know there is a moment in your day that's ...

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows most American kids are drinking at least one sugary beverage daily. Some children are drinking even ...

You have a big event coming up and need to fit into that great dress. So you crash diet ─ only to gain it all back ...

Do you smooch your pooch? Many dog owners let their dogs lick them in the face. The American Kennel Club says dogs lick their humans ...

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common reasons for vision loss in people over 65. A family history of AMD, smoking and obesity can ...