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Proper body alignment can help prevent excess strain on your joints, muscles and spine.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Proper posture and body alignment is beneficial to your overall health

June 30, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother lives with me, and she is always nagging me to "stand up straight" and "put your shoulders back." She says good posture will keep me...

Humidifiers are not only useful for improving indoor air, but they're also a smart choice for anyone wanting to <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/how-make-your-bedroom-better-for-sleep">make their bedroom better for sleep</a>. A humidifier keeps the air in your room moist and light as opposed to dry and dense, making it easier to breathe and sleep through the night. Just make sure to clean and dry out the machine regularly as mold and bacteria can collect inside.

Mayo Clinic: Humidifiers can ease skin, breathing symptoms

June 23, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.

Dry sinuses, bloody noses and cracked lips: Humidifiers are often used to soothe these familiar problems caused by dry indoor air. And if your child has a cold, a cool-mist...

June 7, 2023, New York, New York: Many people wear facial masks because of bad air quality brought in by smoke from Canadian wildfires.

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What to know about breathing issues due to wildfires and smoke

June 16, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have seasonal allergies and asthma, so I'm always aware of environmental triggers. I am due to visit a family member who has similar issues, and I...

Fumar afecta tu cuerpo, las personas que te rodean y tu billetera.

La guía del fumador para dejar de fumar

November 24, 2022 at 10:27 p.m.

Cuando estás en el centro comercial o en una caminata, generalmente hay un mapa en algún lugar con una "X" que dice: "Estás aquí". Si eres fumador, puedes estar en...

A coronavirus patient receives treatment at a hospital in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Infections in Iraq have surged to record highs amid a third wave spurred by the more aggressive delta variant, and long-neglected hospitals suffering the effects of decades of war are overwhelmed with severely ill patients. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil)

COVID-19 variants: What’s the concern?

July 16, 2021 at 4:23 p.m.

Viruses constantly change through mutation. When a virus has one or more new mutations it's called a variant of the original virus. Currently, several variants of the virus (SARS-CoV-2) that...

A well-balanced fitness training routine is essential for good health.

5 elements of a balanced fitness routine

February 12, 2021 at 12:56 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My New Year's resolution was to focus on fitness. I have never had a formal plan before, but I joined a gym. Do you have any advice...

There are many options to explore when it comes to cardio workouts.

How to add variety to your cardiovascular routine

February 4, 2021 at 10:02 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Heart disease runs in my family, so I try to eat a mostly Mediterranean diet and get plenty of exercise. Lately, though, I feel stuck in a...

Researchers have been investigating the potential of lung restoration over the past decade.

How lung restoration improves organ availability

January 29, 2021 at 10:14 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was reading about lung restoration and innovation in the field of lung transplantation. Can you share more about this? ANSWER: Over the past several years, devices...

Whether a virtual race or in person, it's critical not to skip fueling while racing.

Running a virtual race? Here’s what you should be eating

January 26, 2021 at 8:11 p.m.

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am a runner who has previously participated in 5K and 10K races, as well as half-marathons and full marathons. I would rely on water and nutrition...

Pautas de detección actualizadas para el cáncer colorrectal

November 4, 2020 at 5:26 p.m.

El cáncer colorrectal, que surge de la piel que recubre la superficie interna del colon y el recto, es la segunda causa principal de muerte por cáncer en EEUU. Pero...

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