Acne can be tough on teens and impact their confidence. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, research shows that acne can cause adolescents and teenagers to suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self-image, decreased quality of life and a feeling of being all alone. Some teens may stop doing things they love or participating … Continued
Click here to read Thrives Magazine Mankato Clinic has partnered with Luxe Quarterlies to bring you Thrives Magazine, a local health and wellness magazine. Each issue includes health and wellness columns, healthy lifestyles, Thrivers, and good things happening in our community. In this issue, you’ll meet the Root family, get cooking in Erin’s Kitchen and find hope … Continued
What happens when you plan a taco party for dragons? Find out when you read “Dragons Love Tacos,” written by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. I love reading this book with children. It’s a favorite at my house and the clinic. Kids love it because it’s silly, fun, and written and illustrated in … Continued
March 31, 2022 (MANKATO) — Mankato Clinic is the top-performing medical group among 10 high-performing medical groups in the Minnesota Health Care Quality Report: Results for Care Delivered in 2020. Medical group performance is based on care measures that include preventive care and care for chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease and depression. For care delivered in … Continued
Let others help: Many of us feel a lot of pressure to do everything ourselves. Doing it all may not be realistic. In fact, doing it all may be doing too much. Assign chores to your children. And when people offer help, say Yes. And learn to say No to things that do not bring … Continued
If you struggle to find time to read with your child, it’s OK. Do your best. Consider asking older siblings, cousins or grandparents to read to little ones. And no need to buy new books. Borrow books from the public or school library or Little Free Libraries, those outdoor bookcases around town. Thrift stores and … Continued
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is the practice of bringing awareness and a state of full attention to your experiences, cravings, and physical cues when eating, without judgment. The practice of mindful eating involves: Eating slowly and without distraction Listening to physical hunger and fullness cues Differentiating between physical hunger and non-hunger triggers for … Continued
Acne can be tough on teens and impact their confidence. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, research shows that acne can cause adolescents and teenagers to suffer from anxiety, low self-esteem, poor self-image, decreased quality of life and a feeling of being all alone. Some teens may stop doing things they love or participating … Continued
March 8, 2014 Almost everyone has had a headache at one time or another. Headache is one of the most common health ailments with over 45 million Americans currently suffering from chronic headache. Headache accounts for more than three million visits to the emergency room and 80 million doctors’ office visits every year. Women account … Continued
