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  • Men, don’t Forget Your PSA Test

    March 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. Among them are names commonly heard around Minnesota, including Gov. Mark Dayton and former Minnesota Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire. Prostate cancer is the second most common type of the disease among males. So, if you could have…

  • Top Five Ways to Drink More Water

    February 23, 2017 by Mankato Clinic 1: Keep track of your intake Mark a water bottle or download the app Daily Water Free or Carbodroid to your phone to help you keep track of the eight, 8-ounce glasses of water you should be drinking each day. 2: Add some natural flavor If you’re looking to enhance the…

  • The Importance of Living a Heart-healthy Lifestyle

    February 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Our hearts work beat by beat, second by second for 24 hours a day, never resting. Over the average lifetime, our hearts beats about 2.5 billion times. Knowing that it’s one of the most vital organs keeping us alive, it’s important to treat it like the precious commodity it is.…

  • When Thinking about Your Child’s Health, Don’t Forget about Their Eyes

    February 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Your child is constantly growing and changing right before your eyes, and their vision develops and changes just as quickly. From the moment your child is brought into the world, the development of vision begins and their sharpness of vision is less than fully developed. You may notice that your…

  • Mankato Clinic Urgent Care Is Now a Safe Place for Newborns

    February 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic

  • RSV Diagnoses Ramping Up: What to Know

    January 25, 2017 by Mankato Clinic A virus that causes infections in the lungs and respiratory tracts is making its way into homes of young children. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) causes upper respiratory tract infections, or colds, bronchiolitis (infection of the lung passages) and pneumonia. Common among children, RSV is spread person-to-person when an infected person…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Announces Grant Recipients for Quarter One

    January 25, 2017 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $65,000 in grants to 10 deserving organizations within the area.  Receiving grants for quarter one are: South Central College ($12,000), Greater Mankato Diversity Council ($4,000), Greater Mankato Area United Way ($1,000), Centenary United Methodist Church…

  • Top Five Ways to Keep Active in the Winter

    January 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic 1: Go for walks Area malls, schools and community centers offer up a warm, snow-free space to walk. To help keep you motivated, purchase a pedometer to count your steps. 2: Take the stairs Take the stairs and fit in walk breaks whenever you can. Climbing stairs will give you extra…

  • J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline Is March 1

    January 17, 2017 by Mankato Clinic The March 1 deadline is only a little more than a month away for area high school seniors to get their applications in for the $2,000 J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship.  In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost J. Scott Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists and…

  • Feeling Extra Full? Find Out What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat

    January 11, 2017 by Mankato Clinic What Happens to Your Body When You Overeat Moment 0 – “I’m hungry!” is the signal sent as ghrelin and neuropeptide. Y, two hormones that tell your brain to get your grub on, are released. 10-15 Minutes: You grab the nearest delish dish and dig in. As you chew, salivary…