Tag Archives: nutrition

Friends don’t let friends fall off their diets during the holidays

December 22nd, 2011 - 4:32 pm

“C’mon. One bite’s not going to hurt you.” “It’s the holidays. Live a little.” There’s one in every crowd: holiday diet saboteurs. Whether it’s among co-workers, family or friends, they’re out there. And although their intentions might seem harmless enough, … 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 Experts Can Provide Insight for Holiday-Related Stories

December 23rd, 2010 - 11:11 am

The holiday season is upon us, and with that brings family celebrations, festivities and an endless array of food options. Each of these seasonal blessings, however, can bring their own share of burdens. Anxiously anticipating the attendance of a certain … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Diet & Preventive Medicine

August 16th, 2010 - 3:49 pm

Donald Hensrud, M.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Donald Hensrud, M.D., a specialist in all aspects of nutrition, weight loss, preventive medicine, and executive health Chair, Division of Preventive, Occupational and Aerospace Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Previous Medical Director, Executive Health Program, Mayo Clinic, … Continue reading →

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Medical Experts for Media – Nutrition

August 16th, 2010 - 3:46 pm

Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. __________________________________________________________________________ Jennifer Nelson, M.S., R.D. Director, Clinical Dietetics, Mayo Clinic, Minnesota Associate Professor of Nutrition Specialty Editor, Food & Nutrition Center, MayoClinic.com Media Experience: Interview experience with local broadcast and national print … Continue reading →

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Good Nutrition May Prevent Polyneuropathy After Bariatric Surgery

October 7th, 2009 - 8:30 am

Neurological complications are one of the risks of bariatric surgery, but a new Mayo Clinic study found that good nutritional control may prevent the development of postoperative nerve damage. Previous studies have shown that malnutrition is the major risk factor … Continue reading →

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