The flu vaccine can lower your risk of getting the flu. It also can lower the risk of having serious illness from the flu and needing to stay in the hospital or dying from the flu. The Mayo Clinic explains the risks and benefits. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Everyone knows that massages make you feel relaxed, but the proven medical benefits go way beyond just a pleasant feeling. Massage can help with many specific medical conditions and also improve overall mental and physical health. The Mayo Clinic reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Science backs up what we all know intuitively: Friendships benefit our wellbeing in so many ways – physically, mentally and spiritually. This Mayo Clinic article talks about the benefits of friendships and how to nourish them. (Photo: Creative Commons)
UV rays from the sun can cause skin damage in as little as 15 minutes, and Prolonged exposure and damage can lead to various forms skin cancer. But the Mayo Clinic offers nine commonsense tips to help protect your skin.
Every Thanksgiving, often it’s more than just the turkey that gets stuffed, and we may binge on food that is not good for us. The Mayo Clinic offers recipes for eating more healthfully this holiday season. (Photo: Monstera,via Pexels)
Claiming some 50,000 lives per year, the flu poses serious health risks. Getting the vaccine is the best protection. It can immunize you against flu or at least minimize the symptoms. The Mayo Clinic explains. (Photo: Mark C. Olsen, Creative Commons)
Medical science has confirmed the many benefits of stretching your body. It improves everything from flexibility to mood and stress. But the Mayo Clinic says its important to stretch properly. This resource, including its link to proper stretches, can get you going.
Spring is in full bloom, and while blossoms and flowers are beautiful, for many it’s the season of suffering. Seasonal allergies can make you miserable, but the Mayo Clinic suggests some simple strategies to keep seasonal allergies under control. (Photo: Photo: Andrea Piacquadio, Pexels)
Vegetarian diets are generally healthier for you than diets that include animal products, but some vegetarians rely too heavily on processed foods, which can be high in calories, sugar, fat and sodium. Careful planning can optimize the health benefits. This article from the Mayo Clinic tells how.
Pediatricians are sounding the alarm that too much screen time is unhealthy for infants, children and youth, and so is inappropriate or poor quality content. What’s a parent to do? This article from the Mayo Clinic offers great tips on how to handle the challenge. (Photo: Treehouse1977, Creative Commons)
