Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Bone marrow transplants for autoimmune disorders
At Mayo Clinic, patients with autoimmune disorders, including Crohn's disease, scleroderma and multiple sclerosis, also may be eligible for an autologous bone marrow transplant (using cells from your own body) as a treatment option.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Stacking your exercise over the weekend
Researchers have found that condensing exercise into a few days is as effective as spreading activity out across a week. Dr. Wes Troyer, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation physician, explains how people who stack their workouts can avoid common injuries and reap the benefits of their activity.
Smart knee technology allows care team to remotely monitor patients' recovery
Dr. Jacob Ziegler, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, recently became the first surgeon in the health system to utilize new sensor technology to monitor knee replacement patients.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Health consequences of obesity
Obesity is a complex health issue that affects people of all ages worldwide. It greatly increases the risk of serious diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke and certain types of cancer.
Checkups, screenings are key for men's health
Historically, men have been hesitant to seek medical attention when something seems wrong with their health. Why should you reconsider your reservations about seeing a healthcare professional? Delaying or avoiding a checkup or screening could lead to a treatable situation turning deadly.