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Tanning beds: Safer than the sun?
Tanning beds are not a safe alternative to the sun for tanning. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation damages your skin, whether the exposure comes from tanning beds or natural sunlight. This damage increases your risk of skin cancer and premature skin aging. Learn more from Dr. Lawrence Gibson, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist.
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Exercise and hot weather
Exercising outdoors in hot weather puts extra stress on your body. The exercise, air temperature and humidity can increase your core body temperature, and the result can be life-threatening. Whether you're running, playing a pickup game of basketball or going for a power walk, use these commonsense precautions to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Nosebleeds: Self-care and emergency care
Most nosebleeds aren't serious and will stop on their own or with self-care measures. For some nosebleeds, emergency medical care is required. Know the difference and how to respond in an emergency.
What is clean eating?
Clean eating is a way of eating. But it also is a way of living that may improve your health and well-being. Learn more from Katherine Zeratsky, a Mayo Clinic registered dietitian nutritionist.
Kratom and opioid withdrawal
Kratom, an herbal extract from the leaves of an evergreen tree that grows in Southeast Asia, is promoted as a treatment for opioid withdrawal. However, research suggests that kratom does not effectively treat withdrawal symptoms and may lead to addiction. Here's what you need to know.
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