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A man gets a flu shot at a health facility in Washington, D.C Jan. 31, 2020.

Why getting vaccinated for the flu is doubly important this season

October 5, 2020 at 7:43 p.m.

An influenza epidemic alongside the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — it's the "twindemic" that health officials are trying to avoid. Dr. Gregory Poland, a Mayo Clinic vaccine expert, explains why getting...

SUITCASE CARRY | The suitcase carry, according to Stec, is also a great way to prioritize strength training. With your shoulders back, back straight and arm held straight down, carry a weighted object in one hand as you walk around your home.

Women’s wellness: Is it safe to get a flu vaccination during pregnancy?

October 2, 2020 at 6:26 p.m.

Yes, it's safe to get a flu shot during pregnancy. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that all women who are pregnant during flu season get...

Ensure that you and your child are not just <a href="https://www.theactivetimes.com/healthy-living/how-to-properly-wear-face-mask-coronavirus-covid-19">wearing a face mask properly</a>, but that it's also comfortable. Trick-or-treating is a physical activity that can last for hours, so you want to ensure it has good wearability. "People need to be careful that the mask is actually covering the nose and the mouth safely enough that the child is not going to have trouble breathing and not want to take it off because it's so uncomfortable," Dr. Husain said. "Try out the costume before Halloween so they know it's comfortable."

Do you know how to safely wear and take off a face mask?

September 30, 2020 at 7:52 p.m.

Wearing a face mask is one important intervention to decrease the risk of transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as other respiratory viruses, such as influenza....

Most sports require close contact and interaction among athletes, which poses a dilemma amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mayo Clinic Minute: Youth sports safety during a pandemic

September 23, 2020 at 5:42 p.m.

Besides the obvious physical benefits, youth sports provide social interaction that also can strengthen mental health. But most sports require close contact and interaction among athletes. Amid the COVID-19 setting,...

Teen suicide: What parents and caregivers need to know

September 18, 2020 at 7:39 p.m.

Is your teen at risk of suicide? While no teen is immune, there are factors that can make some adolescents more vulnerable than others. Understand how to tell if your...

Burned vehicles destroyed in the North Complex fire along Oro Quincy Highway on Friday, September 11, 2020 in Berry Creek, California.

Health risks of breathing in wildfire smoke

September 16, 2020 at 5:46 p.m.

Breathing for residents across the west coast of the U.S. is becoming increasingly difficult as wildfires continue to spread across large portions of several states, according to news reports. "Because...

Hand-washing remains the best defense against the spread of viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking

September 2, 2020 at 5:02 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a...

Here are a few things to do to set up a healthy return to school for your kids.

3 health tips for heading back to school

September 2, 2020 at 5:02 p.m.

Shopping for school supplies is often a regular ritual for many students. But parents also need to make sure that their children are healthy before the first school bell rings....

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the Multi-Society Task Force on colon cancer encourage patients to start screening at age 50 unless they have other risk factors like family history or inflammatory diseases that could predispose them to colon cancer.

5 things you can do to keep your colon healthy

September 2, 2020 at 5:01 p.m.

For years, turning 50 came with a special birthday message from your health care provider: Time to have a colonoscopy. Now that message will be coming a bit sooner. The...

Mid Ocean Club (St. George's, Bermuda) | Bermuda may be best known for some of the best beaches in the world, and the stunning Mid Ocean Club course in St. George's is a private club that has a beautiful view of the ocean.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Golf-related wrist pain and injuries

August 25, 2020 at 9:21 p.m.

Dear Mayo Clinic: I golf about three to four times a week and have been doing so for the last two years. Lately, though, I've been experiencing pain in my...

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