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With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the incredible women who bring so much love and light into our lives. We’ve asked Sophie Jaffe, one of our favorite health and wellness experts, frequent contributor of TCM, and founder of Philosophie on her top picks for Mother’s Day. With her innate understanding of holistic well-being and devotion to mindful living, Sophie has handpicked a collection of gifts perfect for celebrating Mother’s Day.MY MAMA’S DAY GIFT GUIDEMotherhood. I learn so much by being a mama. Every day. Every stage. I love every single moment. The past couple of years…
Health & Wellness May 6, 2024 May is National Trauma Awareness Month. It’s a time to spread awareness about injury prevention and trauma. Falls are the No. 1 cause of nonfatal injuries among children up to 14 years old in the U.S., according to the National Institutes of Health. Many of these pediatric falls happen at home or on the playground. Tom Halada, a Mayo Clinic registered nurse and pediatric trauma coordinator, says some of these injuries can be prevented. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please…
The ketogenic, or keto, diet has taken the world of nutrition by storm, promising potential weight loss and other health benefits. Before you consider starting this diet that drastically changes the body’s fuel source from carbs to fats, it’s crucial to know (and understand!) the facts. It’s important to remember that individual nutritional needs vary greatly. Before making any significant changes to your diet or lifestyle, consult with a nutritionist or healthcare provider. The diet recommends a 4:1 ratio of fat to carbs. That means about 5–10% of your total daily calories can come from carbs. However, the average person…
Your weight-loss journey often involves navigating multiple exercise options, each promising to deliver results. For this round, we’re breaking down the treadmill vs. stationary bike for weight loss: Which is better? Both offer compelling benefits for shedding pounds and improving overall fitness, but determining which reigns supreme requires careful consideration. In this article, I’ll walk you through each option, analyzing its unique attributes and efficacy in promoting weight loss. By examining factors such as calorie burn and metabolism effects, muscle engagement, and workout versatility, we’ll aim to unravel the debate: Treadmill or stationary bike—which is more effective for weight loss?…
The race was underway—a five-miler along the New Jersey coast with basically no elevation change on a beautiful 55-degree morning. It was the perfect day. I was running comfortably, picking up the pace as I crossed the one-mile mark when I heard a terrible noise behind me. It was the honking, gasping, wheezing sound of an out-of-breath runner. He was lurking just over my shoulder and then coughed loudly as he passed me, probably spewing snot and spit in my airspace. I wanted to judge this poor dude for his bad form and out-of-control breathing, but the truth is I…
Featured News May 4, 2024 DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My family’s colds are still lingering from the winter season, and I can’t seem to kick this pesky cough. I’ve heard honey can help. Is it true? ANSWER: While we make think of honey as a pantry staple and natural sweetener for our morning tea or breakfast pastry, honey has long been used as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial substance. Topical use of honey can aid in healing burns, and research says that honey can even help specific conditions such as reducing the risk of heart disease, relieving gastrointestinal tract conditions such as…
The gold standard for a complete squat is often considered to be a 90-degree bend in your knees—with your thighs perfectly parallel to the floor—at the bottom of the movement. But if you have mobility limitations, achieving that benchmark may not be so easy. One potential solution: Power through your reps with your heels resting on a weight plate or two. Ahead, learn why this simple squat modification might help you achieve a deeper squat—and the importance of squatting with full range of motion in the first place. Experts In This Article Alyssa Parten, CSCS, certified strength and conditioning specialist…
When it comes to meeting goals like losing weight, building muscle mass, and getting your nutrition on track, protein shakes can be a big part of your strategy. As a macronutrient, protein has numerous benefits. But it’s not always easy to get the right amount every day. That’s where protein shakes can come in handy, says Natalie Allen, MS, RD, an instructor of biomedical sciences at Missouri State University. “Food is always your best choice for the majority of your protein, but shakes can be a convenient way to round out your nutrition,” she says. “Plus, because you can use a protein shake…
Editor’s note: May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day. Three cancers — ovarian epithelial cancer, fallopian tube cancer and primary peritoneal cancer — are commonly called ovarian cancer. They arise from the same kind of tissue and are treated similarly. “The ovaries and fallopian tubes are so anatomically close to each other that we sometimes can’t tell if the cancer is coming from the ovary or the fallopian tube,” says S. John Weroha, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic oncologist and chair of Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Gynecologic Cancer Disease Group. “When we diagnose patients with primary peritoneal cancer, I explain that…
The fewer dishes and less work a breakfast requires, the more likely it is to make it into my rotation. Avocado toast fits that quick and easy bill, but there’s just one slight snag that keeps me from always reaching for it—it doesn’t exactly deliver the satisfaction I need in the morning.This more than likely has to do with its protein content, or rather, lack thereof. Like a lot of other popular breakfasts—namely, oatmeal—plain old avocado toast doesn’t provide all that much of the nutrient on its own, typically coming in between four and five grams depending on which bread…