http://www.mayoclinic.com/ Mayo Clinic experts blog about various health topics. en-us RSSVille ColdFusion FeedMaker, version 1.0 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:45:01 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-glucose-monitoring/MY02457/rss=5 Those who must monitor blood glucose readings are still waiting for a new method that's safe, accurate and non-invasive. Fri, 24 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-glucose-monitoring/MY02457/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/juicing-and-flavor/MY02454/rss=5 Are you on a liquid diet? Check out these tips for making your diet as nourishing and tasty as possible. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/juicing-and-flavor/MY02454/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/think-before-you-speak/MY02455/rss=5 This timeless advice can help you preserve relationships, which in turn help sustain you. Wed, 22 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/think-before-you-speak/MY02455/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/circumcised-or-uncircumcised/MY02436/rss=5 Circumcision for newborn boys is fairly common in some parts of the world, but opinions on the practice vary greatly. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/circumcised-or-uncircumcised/MY02436/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/share-cancer-story/MY02459/rss=5 Sharing your cancer stories can provide a ray of hope and reassurance to others. Make a difference. Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/share-cancer-story/MY02459/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/safe-juicing/MY02447/rss=5 Before you turn on the juicer or blender, be sure to read these food safety tips. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/safe-juicing/MY02447/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-support-group/MY02453/rss=5 Sharing laughs and stories, Alzheimer's support group bonds by sharing compassion, fun. Tue, 14 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-support-group/MY02453/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/a-mother-s-care/MY02450/rss=5 Mothers can play a key role for those struggling with the emotions and stress of living with cancer. Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/a-mother-s-care/MY02450/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-glucose-target-range/MY00494/rss=5 Staying in your blood glucose target range is a balancing act. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-glucose-target-range/MY00494/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-life-events/MY02448/rss=5 You can't control the hand that you're dealt, but you can decide how to play the cards. Wed, 08 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-life-events/MY02448/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/travel-during-pregnancy/MY02428/rss=5 Pregnancy doesn't necessarily preclude travel. Keep these pregnancy travel tips in mind. Tue, 07 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/travel-during-pregnancy/MY02428/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/2013-national-cancer-survivors-day/MY02444/rss=5 National Cancer Survivors Day celebrations honor those whose lives have been touched by cancer. Fri, 03 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/2013-national-cancer-survivors-day/MY02444/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-etiquette/MY02440/rss=5 Ten more tips for how to respectfully support your friend or family member who has diabetes — part two in a series. Thu, 02 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-etiquette/MY02440/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neat-non-exercise-activity-thermogenesis/MY02432/rss=5 NEAT stands for non-exercise activity thermogenesis. Things like housework, walking to meetings, and taking the stairs are NEAT. And they all burn calories. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neat-non-exercise-activity-thermogenesis/MY02432/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-caregiver-support/MY02441/rss=5 Caregivers can't change or control the course of Alzheimer's, yet they can turn to one another as a source of empathy, understanding and wisdom. Wed, 01 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/alzheimers-caregiver-support/MY02441/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mindful-eating/MY02434/rss=5 Mindful eating is a way of being present during eating by relaxing and taking time to taste, savor and celebrate food and nutrition. Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:14:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mindful-eating/MY02434/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-and-hunger/MY02431/rss=5 The connection between exercise, hunger and weight loss is not as straightforward as it may seem. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/exercise-and-hunger/MY02431/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-diabetes/MY02426/rss=5 Manage the delicate balance between helping and hovering when your loved one has diabetes. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coping-with-diabetes/MY02426/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gas-in-pregnancy/MY02393/rss=5 Gas in pregnancy can be embarrassing. It's common, though, and you can take steps to keep it in check. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/gas-in-pregnancy/MY02393/rss=5 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-foot-syndrome/MY02430/rss=5 Chemotherapy can cause hand-foot syndrome, a skin reaction on the hands and feet. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/hand-foot-syndrome/MY02430/rss=5