July 19, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Research shows that 40 percent of diagnosed breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump, which is why it’s so important that adult women of all ages remember to perform their breast self-exam at least once a month. Take a minute to jot down a monthly reminder in … Continued
April 4, 2017 by Mankato Clinic By now, you’re probably spending more time outdoors than you have in the past few months. It’s important to remember that with the seasons changing from winter to spring, also comes an increased amount of sun exposure than what you have probably experienced during the winter months. The sun’s ultraviolet … Continued
March 20, 2017 by Mankato Clinic The Mankato Clinic is among the highest performing medical group in Minnesota for Teen Mental Health Screening and Immunizations for Adolescents. The number of Minnesota teens receiving a mental health screening increased between 2015 and 2016. Likewise, the number of Minnesota adolescents receiving recommended immunizations also increased from the previous … Continued
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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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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. … Continued
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 … Continued
February 7, 2017 by Mankato Clinic
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 … Continued
