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Richard Simmons, (real name: Milton Teagle Simmons) has died at the age of 76, but while speculation about his sexuality and his retreat from public life provided a distraction from what he accomplished in society, we absolutely must learn from his ability to motivate the masses if we want to continue to improve the lives of those around us. With social media awash with posts of perfection, presenting shredded models that many people simply can’t relate to, Richard Simmons took the approach that exercise was something that could, and should, be accessed by all. He drew upon his own journey…
As we approach the doggiest days of summer and the humid atmosphere sometimes feels like walking at the bottom of a hot swimming pool, it’s time to look for some relief from the oppressive heat. For many people, that means a trip to your local frozen custard stand, where creamy, chilly treats await. Although ice cream and frozen custard are in the same family of dairy products, custard is much richer, thanks to higher butterfat content and the addition of egg yolks to a recipe that dictates slower churning than when making ice cream. If you’ve ever tried to make…
Surgeons at Mayo Clinic in Arizona perform a total larynx transplant Mayo Clinic’s unique culture of teamwork and collaboration, hallmarks since the days of Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie Mayo, laid the foundation for Mayo’s first larynx transplant that happened February 29 in Arizona. This groundbreaking surgery, only third larynx transplant in the U.S., continues the innovative work for which the Mayo brothers were known. A team of six surgeons and 20 support staff combined expertise from the Department of Otolaryngology with the mastery of the Department of Transplantation in an extraordinary 21-hour operation. They transplanted a donor larynx in a 59-year-old patient…
If you’re always on the hunt for healthy fast-casual restaurants, or you’re just a Mediterranean food lover, chances are you’ve heard of CAVA. The chain opened their doors in 2006, and had a massive surge in popularity in 2023. Offering a variety of salads, grain bowls, and pita wraps as well as build-your-own salads and bowls and a plethora of sides and snacks (including their delicious dips), CAVA has no shortage of options. It’s normal to be a little overwhelmed with all the good CAVA has to offer. Trust us: you’re not alone! Whether you’re looking to spice up your…
Orthopedics/Sports July 11, 2024 World Brain Day is July 22 ROCHESTER, Minn. — Fifteen million people worldwide have a stroke each year. Of these, 5 million are left permanently disabled. An estimated 69 million people globally suffer traumatic brain injuries each year. Spastic cerebral palsy, the most common form of cerebral palsy, accounts for 70% to 80% of all people diagnosed. Patients living with physical changes from stroke, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy and other conditions may regain some function in their hands and arms — therefore improving their quality of life — thanks to advances in surgical options for…
If the number of emails in your inbox just seems to tick up ominously day by day, maybe it’s time to try a new strategy. Laura Mae Martin is the executive productivity advisor at Google and author of Uptime, and her key to a productive inbox is simple: Sort it like laundry. Martin says the way we tend to mix sorting, reading and answering emails is an energy drain. “If you folded one shirt and wadded it up, then took out a pair of pants and didn’t feel like dealing with it and threw it back in the basket, you…
Orthopedics/Sports July 11, 2024 AUSTIN, Minn. ― For teens who love playing summer team sports, an injury that takes them out of the game can be devastating. Shoulder injuries are among the most common for athletes who play volleyball, tennis, swimming, football and a variety of others. “The shoulder is an incredibly mobile joint that allows you to reach and rotate in a number of directions,” says Robert Cates, D.O., Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Mayo Clinic Health System. “The design of the shoulder, like a golf ball on a tee, unfortunately makes it easy to slip out of place…
When you’re on the go and looking to quench your thirst in a pinch, sometimes the drive-thru is the way to go. Fast-food chains offer a wide range of delicious beverages beyond the standard soft drinks, and in the summertime especially, you may be on the hunt for a refreshing lemonade. Many popular chains offer their own spin on the classic citrusy beverage—sometimes in a range of fruity flavors beyond just lemon—but not all fast-food spots pour the freshest or most flavorful options. I recently tried the lemonades from several major fast-food chains to see which ones are worth a…
Cardiovascular July 14, 2024 Johnathan Sederquist isn’t interested in taking it easy. The active 29-year-old likes to work out early in the morning, do landscaping and excavation work for his company during the day, and tackle home improvement projects — like building a new house on the banks of the Hiwassee River — in his free time. He also loves spending time on the river, water surfing behind his boat or riding one of his two Jet Skis, with his friends and family. When nerve pain started disrupting Johnathan’s on-the-go personality, he didn’t know what to do about it. Johnathan…
Hickeys occur when suction during intimate moments breaks blood vessels near the skin, leaving a visible mark. Whether you wear them proudly or prefer to hide them, there are plenty of tricks to cover them up.Hickeys, or as scientists call them, subdermal hematomas, are love’s graffiti. If you’ve ever scrambled for scarves or turtlenecks, welcome to the kissing booth of knowledge! Join us as we navigate the lifecycle of hickeys, from their eye-catching start to their subtle fade, and learn how to speed up their departure.A hickey, medically known as a subdermal contusion or hematoma, is simply a bruise that…