October 8, 2019 When Margo Druschel of Mankato went in for her yearly mammogram in September 2018, it was part of her normal healthcare routine. When Mankato Clinic offered her the choice of a 2D or 3D mammogram, she chose 3D as it is proven to detect more breast cancers than conventional 2D mammograms. … Continued
You can take steps to improving your heart health by knowing your risk factors, leading a healthy lifestyle and managing conditions such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
February 10, 2022 In February, our minds turn to love, valentines and matters of the heart! That’s why February is American Heart Month. Take time to understand your risk for heart disease and steps you can take toward heart health. While heart disease is more common as we age, we are seeing heart disease showing … Continued
February 28, 2022 By : Faith Ludwigs, APRN, CNP Acne can be tough on teens and impact their confidence. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, research shows that acne can cause adolescents and teenagers to suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self-image, decreased quality of life and a feeling of being all alone. Some … Continued
June 3, 2020 While it may feel good to soak up the sunshine, we have to be smart and protect our skin. Exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays is the most preventable risk factor for skin cancer. Seek shade, especially from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. when the sun’s rays are strongest. Dress to protect yourself … Continued
May 8, 2020 By : Jake Nienow, PT, DPT Ramp up your activity slowly. Spring weather may be calling you to the golf course, bike trails, yard and garden. If you haven’t been as active, don’t expect to pick up where you left off. If you’re a golfer, don’t swing at 100% and play 9 holes … Continued
April 13, 2020 he Mankato Clinic is here to care for you and your loved ones. That’s why we are taking every precaution to ensure the safety of our patients and staff at all Mankato Clinic locations. Hotline & Respiratory Clinic: Separating patients who may have COVID-19 from our healthy patients who need other types … Continued
March 25, 2020 Many of our children are at home and they’ve started their distance learning. Remember, just like adults, they need brain breaks too! And when they’re playing, they’re still learning. Even just going for a walk in the neighborhood is an opportunity for them to move, talk and explore their world. At Mankato Clinic … Continued
March 6, 2020 By : Mankato Clinic 1: Start Moving Daily exercise improves symptoms of insomnia and sleep apnea and increases the amount of time you spend in REM sleep. If you tend to have sleep initiation insomnia, exercise should be in the morning. 2: Turn It Off Artificial light from cell phones, TVs and … Continued
February 17, 2020 By : Crystal Dubbelde, MSW, LICSW Children and teenagers experience many new things – school, sports, sleepovers, birthday parties. Sometimes these experiences cause anxiety. A kindergartner may wrap himself around his mom’s leg at school drop off while a teenager may retreat to her room. Some anxiety is normal, but an anxiety … Continued
