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, … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
November 1, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Diabetes – The Who, What, Where and How 6.3% of men have diabetes 5.3% of women have diabetes 2.9 Million people in the UK have diabetes. Around 850,000 patients do not know they have the condition. By 2015 the number of people with diabetes is predicted to reach 5 million. … Continued
October 25, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Mankato Clinic is proud to be a part of a community that helps its residents thrive! In October, Mankato Clinic physicians will be a part of VINE Adult Community Center’s speaker series that will be hosted Fridays through Nov. 4. With a subject for everyone, providers will speak 2:30-4:30 p.m., at 421 E. Hickory … Continued
October 24, 2016 by Mankato Clinic To thank organizations that are helping support its mission, the Mankato Clinic Foundation has approved $31,700 in grants to 11 deserving organizations within the area. Receiving grants for quarter four are: Mankato Family YMCA ($5,000), Miracle League of North Mankato ($5,000), Minnesota Brain Injury Force Inc. ($1,000), Leisure Education for … Continued
October 14, 2016 by Mankato Clinic Between going to school and being involved in extracurricular activities — not to mention everything in between — children these days are busier than usual, which is why it’s so important to make sure their mental wellbeing stays as healthy as possible. Prioritizing our life by eating better, moving more … Continued
October 3, 2016 by Mankato Clinic October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to refresh your memory when it comes to performing your monthly self-breast exam. 1: Perform at the same time Perform check at the same time each month. You should look for breasts that are their usual size, shape … Continued
