June 20, 2016 by Mankato Clinic 1: Make sure to plan Plan ahead, thinking about where you’ll be and what you’ll need. Make a grocery list and stock your kitchen with essentials that can be packed ahead of time for breakfast on the go or lunch in the car. 2: Eat breakfast To start your day off right, … 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
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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
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
January 3, 2017 by Mankato Clinic It’s the beginning of a new year, which means that a lot of people will be focusing on sticking to resolutionsthat they’ve made. It’s difficult to maintain consistency with habits, let alone one that lasts for 365 days, but don’t fret! There are some easy ways to successfully achieve your New Year’s resolution.• Set … Continued
