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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

December 19, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The snow is falling and mittens adorn the floor of mudrooms everywhere, which can only mean one thing; it’s winter in Minnesota. Winter is the perfect season for the family to head outside to go skiing at Mount Kato or sledding at Sibley Park, but cold weather, ice and snow…

December 9, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Whether we’d like to admit it or not, the holidays are often one of the most stressful times of the year. Between preparing a large feast for family, shopping for gifts and maintaining our every-day lives, this time of year we all tend to put our health on the back…

December 2, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The end of the year holidays are perfect for family gatherings, shopping excursions and workplace potlucks. These, in turn, can lead to an uninvited guest: Norovirus, which causes people to become sick with cramping, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. “People with norovirus illness…

November 28, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The holidays are a time for giving, creating memories with loved ones and, for a lot of people, a time for grieving. Whether you are reminiscing on your life spent with someone who passed away years ago, or someone who recently passed, it’s common to dread the holidays knowing so…

November 16, 2016 by Mankato Clinic If you’re looking for an extra nudge to quit smoking, today just might be your day! November 17 is the Great American Smokeout and all week, we’ve been posting tips and facts about what benefits quitting smoking has for your health. By now, you already know that kicking that nicotine…