Orthopedics/Sports - February 2020 Archives

Mayo Clinic Radio: Staying healthy during travel

February is coming to a close this weekend. For many Americans, March means that it’s time to escape the clutches of winter and head off ...

By Jennifer O'Hara • February 27, 2020

Taking strides to better cardiovascular health

Running a marathon may sound overwhelming, but it could be the key to better health. First-time marathon runners significantly improved their cardiovascular health during training for a 26.2-mile ...

By Cynthia Weiss • February 26, 2020

In the Loop: The hot yoga fitness trend you’re going to want to try

Hot yoga has become one of the hottest fitness trends of the past decade. Dr. Edward Laskowski, co-director of Mayo Clinic's Department of Sports Medicine, ...

By Dana Sparks • February 25, 2020

Mayo Clinic Radio: Avoiding illness during travel / exercise without a gym / robotic mitral valve repair / macular degeneration

February is coming to a close this weekend. For many Americans, March means that it’s time to escape the clutches of winter and head off ...

By Jennifer O'Hara • February 24, 2020

In the Loop: Mayo dietitian qualifies for U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials — five months postpartum

Just five months after having a baby, registered dietitian Mary Wirtz ran the race of her life and qualified to participate in this year's Olympic ...

By Dana Sparks • February 11, 2020