[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been hearing a lot lately about healthspan versus lifespan when it comes to aging. What do they each mean? And what is the difference? ANSWER: We get a lot of questions about what distinguishes between lifespan and healthspan. The simplest answer is to paraphrase a quote from President John F.… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: Lifespan vs. healthspan
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Mayo Clinic Q&A: Understanding Graves’ disease
[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My friend was just diagnosed with Graves’ disease, but I don’t know much about it. I want to be supportive and educate myself. What is Graves’ disease, and how does it affect the body? How is it treated? ANSWER: Graves’ disease is a condition of the immune system that leads to… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: Understanding Graves’ disease
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Weight loss and genetics
[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: It seems like no matter what I do, I can’t lose weight. Most of my family members struggle with their weight too. Do our genetics play a part in this? ANSWER: It’s important to understand that we are all unique and gain weight for many different reasons. When trying to understand… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: Weight loss and genetics
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diabetes and your eyes
[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. My health care professional shared that I’ll need to have regular eye exams in addition to keeping my blood sugar well controlled. How does diabetes affect the eyes, and why are routine eye exams so important? ANSWER: Diabetes is a prevalent condition worldwide,… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: Diabetes and your eyes
Mayo Clinic Q&A: How to avoid bloating
[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor recommended that I add more fruits and vegetables to my diet. I have slowly increased my intake over the past two months, but lately I have begun to experience increased gas and bloating. Are there certain foods to avoid to limit abdominal distress? How can I embrace a more… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: How to avoid bloating
How a Small Gender Clinic Landed in a Political Storm
[ad_1] The small Midwestern gender clinic was buckling under an unrelenting surge in demand. Last year, dozens of young patients were seeking appointments every month, far too many for the clinic’s two psychologists to screen. Doctors in the emergency room downstairs raised alarms about transgender teenagers arriving every day in crisis, taking hormones but not… Continue reading How a Small Gender Clinic Landed in a Political Storm
Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?
[ad_1] DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard about several people who have experienced sudden cardiac arrest. What is cardiac arrest? And how is it different from a heart attack? What do you do for someone who has this condition? ANSWER: Cardiac arrest, or sudden cardiac arrest as it is more formally known, is a medical emergency.… Continue reading Mayo Clinic Q&A: What is cardiac arrest?