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Mark Forbess playing the piano in the Mayo atrium The fall It was Good Friday 2023. Mark Forbess was just leaving Mayo Clinic in Florida after his first appointment as a new patient at the heart failure program, when everything went black. “I found myself on the pavement in front of Mayo Clinic,” says Mark. “I was emerging from unconsciousness. Everything was dark. I opened my eyes to see that my face was pressed onto the hot, black pavement.” People nearby ran to his aid as he experienced excruciating pain in his head, back and neck. From there, he was…
If elderberry sounds familiar, that’s because you’ve probably seen it as syrup at your local pancake house, in a sweet wine at a spirits shop, or on the shelves of your pharmacy’s supplement section. Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits of elderberry and what elderberry is good for. What Is Elderberry? A dark purple berry from the European elder tree, elderberries can be eaten fresh in salads or cooked into jams and pies. The most popular edible variety Sambucus nigra, or black elderberry, comes from the Sambucus shrub, whose drupes grow in delicate clusters holding hundreds of deep violet…
Eggs are some of the best sources of protein you can incorporate into your diet. Plus, you can’t beat the versatility; whether you enjoy them scrambled with veggies, hard-boiled, or poached atop avocado toast, there are plenty of tasty options waiting for you to dig into. And if you’re looking to lose weight, eggs may be at the top of your mind as a go-to breakfast, lunch, or dinner option. We spoke with Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics who sits on our Medical Expert Board, who breaks down exactly what…
With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they’re betting you’ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping! Explore the SHOP A plush, thirsty bath towel will do a fine job at drying you off, but most towels for your skin are made from materials that are often too rough on the hair, which is most delicate when it’s wet, says Becca Raziuddin, director of artist education at…
Kicking off your morning with a warm bowl of oats is always a comforting and delicious experience. Oatmeal is just one of those foods that’s loved and recommended by dietitians as a healthy addition to one’s diet. But can eating too much oatmeal make you gain weight? We spoke with Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics who sits on our Medical Expert Board, who shares everything you need to know about eating oatmeal for weight loss, along with how much may be too much for your waistline. Keep reading to learn more,…
Anyone’s muscles can feel a little cramped after an especially tense workday—maybe from being hunched over a laptop, glued to a rigid chair, standing for hours, or even squeezing a stress ball for dear life. But as bad as the average person might feel by the end of the day, for Caitlin West, that soreness starts the second she clocks in. That’s because she lives with psoriatic arthritis (PsA).“The pain is every day—and some days, it’s what I would call a constant flare-up,” the 35-year-old from Coatesville, Pa., tells SELF. A lot of people with PsA (including West) also have…
Time Stamps 00:00:00 – Intro 00:20:18 – Historical context: High Volume vs. High Intensity 00:48:53 – An overview of the volume research 01:14:11 – The recent study by Enes & Colleagues 01:39:15 – Interpretations of Study, Context Dependency, Applications and Criticism Most of the research discussed in this episode can be found here: Dose-response relationship between weekly resistance training volume and increases in muscle mass: A systematic review and meta-analysis Effects of Different Weekly Set Progressions on Muscular Adaptations in Trained Males: Is There a Dose-Response Effect? A Systematic Review of The Effects of Different Resistance Training Volumes on Muscle…
When it comes to weight loss, getting rid of pesky pounds and journeying toward your goal weight is the first part of the process. Once you accomplish this, the next part is maintaining it. It all comes down to following nutritious eating habits, leading a healthy lifestyle, and getting regular exercise. In the wide world of weight-loss diets, you’ve likely heard of many that claim to yield results, such as the Dukan diet, a high-protein, low-carb eating regimen that celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Kate Middleton have reportedly tried. Should you try the Dukan diet for weight loss? Well, we…
Vegetables of all kinds are the hard-working backbone of your weight loss plan. Eating lots of veggies provides you with vitamins and minerals that keep your immune system strong and your body energized as you shed excess pounds. That’s why Nutrisystem recommends eating at least four servings of non-starchy vegetables every day. We love frozen vegetables because they make that goal so much more attainable. Here’s why:1. Peak of NutritionHere’s what it’s all about. You’re eating lots of vegetables because they keep you well-nourished when you’re losing weight. Veggies have their highest nutrient content when they are first-picked and then…
It’s often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people. Dr. Said Alsidawi, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says the problem is that many people don’t even know they have it because they have no symptoms. And in 20% of cases, the first presentation is sudden cardiac death. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:07) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that causes the heart muscle to thicken,…