http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Mayo Clinic experts blog about various health topics. en-us RSSVille ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:45:03 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-research-volunteers/MY02005/rss=5 Volunteers can help contribute to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease by volunteering to participate in a clinical trial. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-research-volunteers/MY02005/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ptsd-and-cancer/MY02003/rss=5 Cancer survivors should get help as soon as possible if post-traumatic stress disorder occurs after cancer treatment. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 18:24:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/ptsd-and-cancer/MY02003/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/preventing-diabetic-retinopathy/MY02001/rss=5 Take steps to protect your eyes from diabetic retinopathy and other eye complications. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:43:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/preventing-diabetic-retinopathy/MY02001/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-heart/MY01999/rss=5 Take this two-week challenge for a quick start to a healthy heart. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-heart/MY01999/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/focus-discipline-and-flexibility/MY01998/rss=5 In professional sports, getting ahead requires more than raw talent. It requires focus and discipline. The same is true in life. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/focus-discipline-and-flexibility/MY01998/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/living-legacy/MY01996/rss=5 Life-changing diagnosis of cancer can inspire you to pass down a legacy to future generations. Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/living-legacy/MY01996/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/questions-about-nutrition/MY01991/rss=5 Who doesn't have questions about nutrition? Our dietitians answer five of the most common diet questions. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/questions-about-nutrition/MY01991/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/negative-thoughts/MY01993/rss=5 As a caregiver, you can't change the reality of Alzheimer's, but changing how you think about it may make a difference. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/negative-thoughts/MY01993/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-palliative-care/MY01989/rss=5 Palliative care addresses physical, emotional and spiritual needs of a person with a serious or life-threatening illness. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cancer-palliative-care/MY01989/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-bipolar/MY01992/rss=5 Depression begins in many different ways, and can shift to bipolar disorder. The circumstances and treatment change as well. Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression-and-bipolar/MY01992/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/teens-with-diabetes/MY01970/rss=5 How teens can prepare to successfully care for their diabetes as adults. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:48:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/teens-with-diabetes/MY01970/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dealing-with-loss/MY01987/rss=5 Recovering from loss takes time and patience. It's important to remember that healing is a journey, not a destination. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dealing-with-loss/MY01987/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/restaurant-trends/MY01639/rss=5 If predicted restaurant trends pan out, expect to see healthier options on menus in 2012. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/restaurant-trends/MY01639/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/relationship-change/MY01982/rss=5 Living with cancer changes relationships. Use these tips on communication, intimacy and roles to help deal with the effects of cancer. Sat, 14 Jan 2012 18:09:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/relationship-change/MY01982/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prioritize-resolutions/MY01980/rss=5 Having too many goals can be a barrier to achieving anything. Identify the ones that are truly mission critical. Make them your focus. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prioritize-resolutions/MY01980/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/resolutions/MY01979/rss=5 Alzheimer's caregivers might benefit from living more by being than by doing — infusing daily intention into life rather than making resolutions. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:21:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/resolutions/MY01979/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psychological-insulin-resistance/MY01165/rss=5 Psychological insulin resistance affects many who need treatment. Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/psychological-insulin-resistance/MY01165/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-genetic-screening/MY01966/rss=5 Prenatal genetic screening is common, but it isn't required. Consider these important questions before testing. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/prenatal-genetic-screening/MY01966/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-weight-and-cancer/MY01968/rss=5 Try these tips to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight as a cancer survivor. Sat, 07 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-weight-and-cancer/MY01968/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/holiday-pounds/MY01962/rss=5 Don't let the weight you gained over the holidays hang around all year. See how to take off those unwanted pounds. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/holiday-pounds/MY01962/rss=5