Category Archives: Preventive Medicine

How to Tear Up the Slopes Without Tearing Up Your knees

January 12th, 2012 - 12:36 pm

Journalists:  See bottom of this post for access to audio and video assets Whether you’re a black-diamond skier or a novice on the bunny slope your day can be spoiled by an injury that happens on the last run of the day.  … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation, Social Media, Sports Medicine | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Fitness Expert Available to Discuss Safe, Effective Strength Training

January 9th, 2012 - 9:34 am

Rochester, Minn. – With New Year’s resolutions still fresh in mind, many people are taking bold steps to get fit and build strength. But some strength training exercises, which tend to get passed along at the gym like folklore, may … Continue reading →

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Orthopedics, Preventive Medicine, Rehabilitation, Social Media, Sports Medicine, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Comments (1)

Mayo Clinic Experts Offer Tips for Successful New Year’s Resolutions

December 19th, 2011 - 2:37 pm

As the New Year rolls in, many people will be looking to better themselves by resolving to lose weight, quit smoking and manage stress. Sticking to  resolutions for more than a few weeks, however, is a lofty task that takes … Continue reading →

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The Mayo Clinic Diet

November 28th, 2011 - 8:00 am

A 60-minute program featuring The Mayo Clinic Diet is part of special programming that will premiere on PBS stations beginning Dec. 3. It will air at different times in different markets, so check local listings. The program includes information about … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Summit Produces ‘A Call to Action’ on Concussions in Hockey

July 26th, 2011 - 8:33 am

Mayo Clinic has released recommendations from its Ice Hockey Summit on Concussion: A Call to Action. The summit attracted top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and equipment manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related issues, including … Continue reading →

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International Men’s Health Week: June 13-19

June 10th, 2011 - 9:46 am

International Men’s Health Week is June 13-19, 2011. As men, and those who care about the men in their lives, think about men’s health, Donald Hensrud, M.D., Chair of Mayo Clinic’s Department of Preventative, Occupational, and Aerospace Medicine and author … Continue reading →

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Diet plans ranked: What you should know

June 7th, 2011 - 9:56 am

The Mayo Clinic Diet was recognized by U.S. News in their recent “Best Diet” rankings. The diet ranked in the top 10 in all of the categories it was evaluated in, and in the top 5 for  diets overall.  In … Continue reading →

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As number of cancer survivors climb, expanded resources help them manage the disease

March 10th, 2011 - 9:57 pm

The number of cancer survivors in the United States increased from 3 million in 1971 to 11.7 million in 2007, according to a new study released today by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). … Continue reading →

By Nicole Engler | Posted in Cancer, Preventive Medicine | Leave a comment

Mayo Clinic Offers Variety of Resources for Journalists Working on Breast Cancer Stories

December 9th, 2010 - 4:04 pm

The world is mourning the death of Elizabeth Edwards. At the age of 61, she lost her valiant battle with breast cancer after fighting the disease since 2004. She noticed a lump while showering, which turned out to be stage … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine to Host Concussion Summit

October 14th, 2010 - 8:55 am

On Oct. 19–20, 2010, Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center will host “Ice Hockey Summit: Action on Concussion.” The summit will bring together top scientists, trainers, coaches, officials and manufacturers from across the United States, Canada and Europe to discuss concussion-related … Continue reading →

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