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Edward Creagan, M.D.
"The magic of the electronic village is transforming health information. The mouse and keyboard have extended the stethoscope to the 500 million people now online." — Dr. Edward Creagan
The power of the medium inspires Dr. Edward Creagan as he searches for ways to share Mayo Clinic's vast resources with the general public.
Dr. Creagan, a Newark, N.J., native, is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hospice medicine and palliative care. He has been with Mayo Clinic since 1973 and in 1999 was president of the staff of Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Creagan, a professor of medical oncology at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, was honored in 1995 with the John and Roma Rouse Professor of Humanism in Medicine Award and in 1992 with the Distinguished Mayo Clinician Award, Mayo's highest recognition. He has been recognized with the American Cancer Society Professorship of Clinical Oncology.
He describes his areas of special interest as "wellness as a bio-psycho-social-spiritual-financial model" and fitness, mind-body connection, aging and burnout.
Dr. Creagan has been an associate medical editor with Mayo Clinic's health information websites and has edited publications and CD-ROMs and reviewed articles.
"We the team of (the website) provide reliable, easy-to-understand health and wellness information so that each of us can have productive, meaningful lives," he says.
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May 22, 2012
Narrow your options to reduce stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Learn to focus on what's important and filter out the rest. continue
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May 16, 2012
Distraction and mistakes
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Distraction often leads to minor slips, but it can also mean more serious and costly mistakes. continue
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April 24, 2012
Manage your time to reduce stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Don't let poor time management add to your stress. continue
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April 17, 2012
Tips for being productive online
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Try these tips for making your time online productive. continue
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April 11, 2012
Helping veterans heal
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
We may grieve in the silence of our hearts, but we heal with the strength of others. continue
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April 4, 2012
Men respond more aggressively than women to stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
The difference in a single gene may help explain why men respond more aggressively to stress than women do. continue
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March 28, 2012
Cultivate mindfulness to fight stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Total absorption in the present precludes worrying about the past or future. continue
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March 21, 2012
Achieving your dreams
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
What's the greater danger? Aiming too high and falling short, or aiming too low and failing to reach your full potential? continue
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March 14, 2012
Recharge your batteries
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
In this season of renewal, reenergize yourself and focus on your goals. continue
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March 6, 2012
Grieving is a necessary process
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
You can't fast-forward the process of grieving. But if you embrace it, you may emerge a more sensitive and more insightful person. continue
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Feb. 22, 2012
Asking questions that lead to a dead end
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Seeking reasons for the loss of a loved one can keep you from finding acceptance. continue
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Feb. 8, 2012
Life after loss — Moving on doesn't mean forgetting
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Moving on with your life after loss means coming to terms with your past, not discarding it. continue
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Jan. 31, 2012
Focus, discipline and flexibility will take you far
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
What's more important than raw talent? Discipline and focus. continue
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Jan. 18, 2012
Dealing with loss
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
How can you deal with life's losses and move forward? continue
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Jan. 11, 2012
Prioritize daily goals and yearly resolutions
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Want to get through your to-do list? Try paring it down. continue
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Dec. 24, 2011
Being connected to others boosts your resiliency
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
When the chips are down, do you have someone to turn to for support? continue
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Dec. 21, 2011
Under stress? Hit the sack
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Stressed out and worn out? Try these tips for getting a good night's sleep. continue
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Dec. 14, 2011
To decrease stress, increase focus
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Is allowing yourself to be distracted a form of procrastination? Fend off this self-inflicted stress by learning to focus. continue
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Dec. 7, 2011
Recovery from loss
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Grief is a necessary process. You can attempt to ignore it, but at some point it rears its head and demands to be dealt with. continue
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Nov. 29, 2011
Life lessons from the desert
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Observing animals in the desert yields important lessons about how to survive in any environment. continue
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Nov. 22, 2011
Vets and post-traumatic stress
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
One in five returning veterans experience symptoms of depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Many hesitate to seek treatment, but resources are available. continue
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Nov. 15, 2011
Give thanks today and every day
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Tell those around you how much you admire them and appreciate their efforts. continue
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Nov. 9, 2011
Remember these tips for surviving setbacks
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Don't try to weather hard times alone. Reach out to family and friends for help and support. continue
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Nov. 1, 2011
Look inward to find fulfillment
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Accomplishments and acquisitions are important but can't fill the void that's created when you lack inner peace. continue
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Oct. 26, 2011
Victim or survivor? It's your choice
By Edward T. Creagan, M.D.
Everyone has setbacks. Some choose to complain, while others choose to learn from the experience. continue
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