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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,…

June 16, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Sure, that extra cup of coffee during your afternoon break seemed like a good idea at the time, but if you’re lying awake at 3 a.m. unable to sleep, you may soon be regretting that decision. Research shows that even the most diligent of people who get the recommended 7-9…

June 6, 2016 by Mankato Clinic We know how tempting wearing flip-flops can be in the summer, but unfortunately, they should be reserved for the beach, pool, spa and shared showers only. Before wearing your favorite pair of flip-flops, it’s important to understand the risks you are taking when you slip them on your feet. By…

May 31, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Sixteen thousand Minnesotans suffer their first heart attack or stroke every year. That’s just one reason why Mankato Clinic has joined the Minnesota Heart Health Program’s ‘Ask About Aspirin’ initiative with leading healthcare providers from across the state. Their collective goal is to prevent at least 10,000 heart attacks and…

May 31, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The sun is shining and the weather is warmer, leaving many of us in southern Minnesota shedding some layers and baring our skin. This is the perfect time for you to review proper skin-care etiquette for the summer ahead. Melanoma is widely known as the most serious type of skin…

May 23, 2016 by Mankato Clinic 1.Eliminate sodium completely for good health. Sodium is an essential nutrient that controls blood pressure and is needed to make nerves and muscles work properly, but you need the right amount. 2. Sea salt has less sodium than table salt. Sea salt has boomed in popularity, but it usually isn’t…

May 16, 2016 by Mankato Clinic If you’re looking for something different to add to your salads or to eat on the go, try this healthy oven roasted chickpea recipe! Ingredients: 2 15-ounce cans chickpeas2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt2 to 4 teaspoons spices, or finely chopped, fresh herbs (chili powder, curry powder, cumin,…

May 16, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Mankato West High School senior Madalyn Ottmar  has been awarded the J. Scott Sanders M.D. Memorial Scholarship through the Mankato Clinic Foundation. The $2,000 scholarship is awarded annually in remembrance of J. Scott Sanders. In May 2006, the Mankato Clinic lost Dr. Sanders, one of its most beloved physicians, pulmonologists…

May 2, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The sun is shining and the weather is warmer, leaving many of us in southern Minnesota shedding some layers and baring our skin. But, when you do that, remember that May is Melanoma month and the perfect time for you to review proper skin-care etiquette for the summer ahead. Melanoma…

April 27, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To fund organizations that are helping support its mission the Mankato Clinic Foundation has provided $22,750 in grants to eight worthy organizations within its service area. Receiving grants for second quarter are: PACT Ministries ($2,000), Friends of Learning ($1,500), Twin Rivers Council for the Arts ($750), Wellcome Manor Family Services…