• Get to Know Your Skin This Month

    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…

  • Eight Organizations Receive Funding Mankato Clinic Foundation

    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…

  • Long Term Effects of Sugars Aren’t Sweet

    April 25, 2016 by Mankato Clinic For a lot of us, reaching for a piece of chocolate or grabbing a sugary drink is second nature, but with sugar-related disorders on the rise, now is the perfect time to learn how to decrease your sugar intake. From diabetes and heart disease to even certain types of cancers,…

  • Help Your Children Recharge Their Body with Physical Activity

    April 11, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Between juggling school, family, friends, and activities it’s no secret that kids have their hands full. As parents it’s our responsibility to make sure that our children are maintaining healthy life habits.  Ensuring that they get enough daily physical activity is just as important as making sure that they are…

  • Mankato Clinic Foundation Helps Kids “Recharge”

    April 6, 2016 by Mankato Clinic The Mankato Clinic Foundation and neighboring school districs are partnering to educate about the importance of a healthy life with the help of a children’s book. The Foundation recently donated a copy of “The Rechargeables” to each of the 220 kindergarten through third grade classroom in the Mankato, St. Peter,…

  • 50 Reasons to Exercise

    April 4, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Lifts your mood Improves learning abilities Builds self-esteem Keeps your brain fit Keeps your body fit & able Boosts mental health Boosts your immune system Reduces stress Makes you feel happier Has anti-aging effects Improves skin tone and colour Improves sleeping patterns Helps prevent strokes Improves join function Improves muscle…

  • Eat to Thrive

    March 28, 2016 by Mankato Clinic You’re not alone if you feel like nearly every week there’s a new fad diet or conflicting advice on butter, red wine and the importance of chocolate. But, when you break it down, healthy eating is simple: eat to thrive, leaving yourself feeling better at the end of your meal…

  • Don’t Let Your Sniffles and Sneezes Take Control of Your Life This Spring

    March 21, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Families everywhere are rejoicing at spring’s official arrival on March 20, eager to leave their homes and take in the sun. However, for at least one in five Americans, the tree buds make something else pop up – allergies. From over-the-counter medication to nasal sprays, there are dozens of options…

  • Highway 169 Detour in St. Peter

    March 18, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Mankato Clinic patients traveling to or from St. Peter can expect a Highway 169 detour to begin April 18 and last through October. The detour uses Highway 14, Nicollet County Road 13 and Highway 99. Motorists are asked to reduce speeds and drive with added caution on the two-lane roadways.…

  • ‘Desk’ercise Your Way to a Healthier You

    March 14, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Every now and then life gets in the way of being able to get in the recommended 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity. Before we know it, we start saying “I’ll start again next week; I’m just too busy to work out today.”  But, did you know that…