March 22, 2021by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD Emotional eating has gotten a bad rap. Actually, emotional eating is normal. It makes sense to reach for food for comfort. Our body shifts into a rest and digest response. Our breathing becomes deeper, our heart rate decreases, our muscles relax and we calm down. At least for … Continued
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July 27, 2020by Michael Much, PT, DPT With our ergonomic workspaces gathering dust at the office, many of us are working from home in makeshift offices and kitchen tables. And we may be feeling it with some new aches and pains courtesy of our less-than-ideal home workspaces. Here are some ways to treat your body better, … Continued
August 12, 2020 MANKATO (August 7, 2020) — The Mankato Clinic Foundation awarded two $1,000 Nancy Pfeifer Scholarships to children of Mankato Clinic employees who are pursuing an education in the healthcare field. This year’s scholarship recipients are: Ashley Dungan of Mankato. Ashley, daughter of Dr. James Dungan, Mankato Clinic Occupational Medicine, is enrolled in … Continued
August 13, 2020by Katie Wojtalewicz, Psy.D, LP The COVID-19 pandemic has had far-reaching effects on our lives. Depression and anxiety are already common problems for people under chronic stress, so it’s no surprise we are seeing an increase during the pandemic. Pandemic fatigue describes the feeling of exhaustion and burn-out we’ve reached after months of having … Continued
September 1, 2020 MANKATO (August 26, 2020) — To support organizations that share its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $24,250 in grants to community organizations during quarter three. Receiving grants for quarter three are: City of Saint Peter Recreation and Leisure Services – Exploration Recreation for Youth and Senior Isolation Kits ($2,500) Kiwanis … Continued
September 1, 2020 Falls risk screening event is part of Falls Prevention Awareness Week MANKATO (September 17, 2020) —Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, unintentional injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. Falls can take a serious toll on older adults’ quality of life and independence. Each year falls result in more … Continued
September 2, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN So the time has come to begin the school year! If you’ve decided that distance learning is best for your children, here are some ways to rock distance learning and help your family succeed. Break it down. Chunk up the school year into manageable portions. Looking at the school year as … Continued
September 22, 2020 MANKATO (September 23, 2020) — Due to potential effects of COVID-19 on the heart, Mankato Clinic physicians recommend that anyone who has been diagnosed with the virus should wait 14 days from the start of the illness and at least seven-14 days after symptoms have resolved before returning to sports and exercise. Additionally, youth and … Continued
September 23, 2020by Mary VanRavenhorst, OTR/L, BCN With school in full swing, some kiddos are doing distance learning, some are doing in-person and others a combination. Many parents are juggling several different school schedules this year. Take a deep breath. Here are some ways to control the chaos. Sundays: Set aside time on Sunday night to … Continued
