New book focuses on well-being and hope for dementia patients, caregivers
The second edition of "Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias: A Guide for People With Dementia and Those Who Care for Them" answers many common questions including: When it comes to...
2 Nov 202019min
Health disparity and effects of COVID-19 on racial, ethnic minorities
A recent Mayo Clinic study looked at the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on racial and ethnic minorities. "We found that environmental factors, especially systemic racism and problems with housi...
30 Okt 202014min
Digital tools help Mayo Clinic with contact tracing
As positive cases of COVID-19 continue to spike across much of the country, the role of contact tracing to prevent further spread becomes more important. Contact tracing is the process of notifying p...
29 Okt 202012min
CDC updates close contact guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidelines for defining close contact with a person who is positive for COVID-19. Previously, close contact was defined as occurrin...
28 Okt 202023min
How time changes affect our health
As most of America prepares to “fall back” and end daylight saving time, many people welcome the extra hour of sleep. But how do time changes affect the body and sleep patterns? On the Mayo Clinic Q&...
26 Okt 202010min
Safe Halloween activities during the pandemic
Halloween is just around the corner. Usually, this means trick-or-treating, fall parties, and lots of candy and treats for children and families. But this year is different due to the COVID-19 pandemi...
23 Okt 202031min
Resiliency during COVID-19 pandemic flu season
As the COVID pandemic continues and flu season begins, staying healthy and finding ways to improve your immunity is important. "A resilient immune system is not just preventing, but constantly elimin...
22 Okt 202020min
COVID-19 trials pause over safety concerns
The race to COVID-19 vaccines and treatments continues, with multiple clinical trials now in the final stages of testing. While the research is moving rapidly, it’s not without challenges. Two differe...
21 Okt 202018min
