It’s National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Have You Had Your Colonoscopy?
March 14, 2017
July 11, 2018 by Robert Gazzola, MD At age 73, explorer Will Steger of Minnesota completed a solo 1,000-mile, 72-day trek by ski and canoe in the Canadian Arctic. This isn’t realistic for the vast majority of us, but it’s an inspiring example of how people are staying active and adventurous throughout life. By doing what … Continued
June 19, 2018 by Lynn Gustafson, DPM Summer beckons us to go outside. Going for walks in your neighborhood or our local trails is good for body and soul. Walking is one of the simplest ways to improve your heart health. According to the American Heart Association, walking at least 30 minutes a day helps reduce … Continued
June 5, 2018 by Erin Gonzalez, MS, RD, LD Photo by Sara Hughes Summer is an easy time for meal plans to get away from us with impromptu activities, adventures and sports. Having a meal plan is essential and summer is the perfect time to get your kids involved! Own It: Once kiddos are old enough, generally … Continued
May 11, 2018 Mental health affects every aspect of your life: family, relationships, work, school and home. More than 43 million American adults experience mental illness in a given year, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. That’s 18 percent of us or 1 in 5 adults. Some may think mental illness is a … Continued
March 21, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Do you struggle with back pain, whether chronic or acute? If so, know you’re not alone. In fact, it’s reported that back pain affects eight out of 10 people at some point in their lives. A common misconception for back pain is that it’s something that will never go away, … Continued
February 8, 2018 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. … Continued
January 29, 2018 by Mankato Clinic Are you among the reported seven out of 10 U.S. adults that wants to quit smoking completely? If so, take a look at this infographic that shows the health benefits of stubbing out your cigarette for the last time.
December 29, 2017 If winter in Minnesota is causing you to feel more tired than usual, it could be likely that you are suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Aptly named as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D is produced by the body in response to skin being exposed to sunlight. Essential for strong bones because it … Continued
December 12, 2017 by Mankato Clinic Mankato Clinic is pleased to announce it has been named a 2017 Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey. The Guardian of Excellence Award recognizes top-performing health care organizations that have consistently achieved the 95th percentile or above of performance inemployee engagement. The Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award is a nationally-recognized … Continued