Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

• Speaking of Health: Keeping your colon healthy and cancer-free

  Colorectal cancer — cancer of the large intestine and rectum — is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.

  March 9, 2013 1 Photo

• Medical Edge: Rule out underlying injuries after rib fracture

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My husband, 71, slipped on the stairs and now has a painful area on his rib cage. He has fractured a rib before and says there’s no way to treat it, so he has not gone to the doctor.

  March 9, 2013

• Medical Edge: Effects of most concussions not long-lasting, but rest is important

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What happens to the brain when someone suffers a concussion? Do concussions increase the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease?

  March 2, 2013

• The right fit important in weight-loss programs

  Dietitian says it’s easy to lose sight of the bigger picture when only focusing on the numbers on the scale

  February 24, 2013 1 Photo

• Speaking of Health: Understanding and overcoming binge-eating disorder

  Health & Fitness coverage is supported by Mayo Clinic Health System, preserving the health and well-being of southern Minnesota communities.

  February 23, 2013

• Medical Edge: Do homework before ordering prescriptions online

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Is it safe to order prescription drugs from an online pharmacy?

  February 23, 2013

• Under New Health Law, a Once Costly Contraceptive Gains Renewed Interest

  Under the Affordable Care Act, some co-pays for contraceptives have gone away

  February 19, 2013

• Medical Edge: Probiotics may be effective in preventing colds

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Can probiotics really help prevent a cold? What about vitamin C?

  February 16, 2013

• Medical Edge: Devices can provide relief from chronic nerve pain

  DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What exactly are implanted pain relief devices, and would I be a candidate for one? If so, how effective are they?

  February 9, 2013

• Speaking of health: Heart Health: Tips to improve your ticker

  Heart disease risk factors remain high

  February 8, 2013 1 Photo

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