Tag Archives: Health

Travel Healthy

February 13th, 2013 - 8:29 am

Looking for a mid-winter getaway? In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Abinash Virk has some tips for avoiding getting a bug while traveling. To listen, click the link below. Travel Healthy Share/Bookmark

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Nail Health

September 18th, 2012 - 9:44 am

In this Medical Edge Radio episode, Mayo Clinic Dr. Dawn Davis tells us that the finger nails can provide a glimpse into some health issues. To listen, click the link below. Nail Health Share/Bookmark

By mayoclinic | Posted in All Audio, Dermatology, Medical Edge Radio, Men's Health, Women's Health | Tagged Finger Nails, Health, Mayo Clinic, Medical Edge Radio | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Health Manager

December 11th, 2009 - 7:38 pm

Computers have made many aspects of life easier. You can find programs to help do you taxes, write a will, keep your finances organized, and even help you find the right color paint for your living room. Now there’s an … Continue reading →

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Healthier Kids

May 26th, 2009 - 12:28 pm

The statistics are alarming. Two-thirds of the adults in the U.S. are overweight and one-half of that group is considered obese. Every year those numbers get bigger. But it’s not just adults who are tipping the scales, kids are gaining … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video, Pediatrics | Tagged Children, Health, Kids, Mayo Clinic | Comments (1)

Getting Healthy after Cancer

November 6th, 2008 - 6:00 am

Imagine watching your mother die of cancer. And then finding out you have a different form of the disease. That happened to the woman you’re about to meet. She was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer twice. But … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cancer, Medical Edge Video, Women's Health | Tagged Breast Cancer, Health, Mayo Clinic, Medical Edge | Leave a comment

Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) for Lifetime Use

July 7th, 2008 - 9:45 pm

Right now there are close to 5 million people in America dealing with heart failure. Many of these people would benefit from a heart transplant, but because most of them are over age 65, they’re often not eligible for that … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Men's Health, Women's Health | Tagged Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular, Health, Mayo Clinic, Medical Edge, VAD, Ventricular Assist Device | Leave a comment

Treadmills at Work

May 28th, 2008 - 7:53 pm

If you’re trying to drop a few pounds and get healthy, what’s one of the first things you need to do? Get some exercise. But that’s not easy if you go to work every day and sit behind a desk … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Medical Edge Video, Men's Health, Women's Health | Tagged Health, Mayo Clinic, Podcast, podcasts, Treadmills, Walking, Weight Loss, Work | Leave a comment

Healthy Heart Numbers

May 16th, 2008 - 8:08 pm

In our culture numbers are everywhere. Phone numbers, bank numbers, license numbers, the clock on the wall. Everyday we remember and use many of these numbers over and over again. But doctors at Mayo Clinic say most of us don’t … Continue reading →

By Joel Streed | Posted in Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Medical Edge Video, Men's Health, Women's Health | Tagged Blood Pressure, Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular, Cholesterol, Health, Heart Attack, Mayo Clinic, Podcast, podcasts, Risk | Leave a comment

Men's Health Top Five

April 24th, 2008 - 1:47 pm

Grab a pen and paper because we’ve got information that is essential for men’s health. We discuss with Mayo Clinic specialist Jerry Sayre, M.D., the five top causes of death among men and what you can do to help lower … Continue reading →