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It’s the holidays, right? Time to pour a few drinks with your favorite colleagues and finally break the ice with your iciest boss. But what you might not be thinking about is that your behavior at your office holiday events might directly impact your career headed into 2024. It’s not just Santa who’s watching…Not to scrooge all over your fun workplace event, but it’s helpful to have a strategy and a mindset on how the holiday party might relate to your position. But this doesn’t necessarily mean you shouldn’t have any fun—quite the opposite, actually. From all-out multiday retreats to quaint…
As the holiday season begins, it’s also the season of flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The southern parts of the U.S. are currently observing higher rates of RSV and influenza. Mayo Clinic experts expect the northern half of the country will start to see higher rates of these viruses over the course of the next few weeks and months. As the holiday season approaches and more people will be gathering to celebrate in large groups, it’s important to remember the preventive strategies that can protect you and your loved ones from these respiratory viruses. In this Mayo Clinic…
As kids, we were mesmerized by ad campaigns for the latest, greatest — most sugary — breakfast cereals. Today, we know those processed, artificially dyed flakes and rings are to be avoided like homework. Ironically, we’ve been beset by another kind of breakfast hype — this time over the healthiest milks. For decades, the recommendation was simple: skim all the way. Then came the headlines that full-fat dairy was superior for satiety and nutrition. But then goat milk started showing up on more shelves — could it be better than both? At the same time, almond milk devotees raised an eyebrow as…
You’ve heard it said time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But how much breakfast should you eat when you’re hoping to lose weight? We spoke with The Nutrition Twins®, Tammy Lakatos Shames, RD, CDN, CFT, and Lyssie Lakatos, RD, CDN, CFT, members of our Medical Expert Board, who break down how many calories to eat for breakfast when your goal is to lose weight. If you’re counting calories, every one you consume needs to be considered. As far as breakfast is concerned, this meal sets the tone for your entire day. It…
There’s limited evidence that lymphatic facials are an effective beauty tool, but they might be worth a try.Discover the rejuvenating benefits of a lymphatic drainage facial — a treatment that helps address puffiness and revitalize the skin. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, this practice is recognized for its holistic approach to promoting overall skin health. Let’s dive into the world of lymphatic drainage facials, exploring the secrets behind achieving a radiant complexion and a renewed sense of well-being.Does draining your lymphatic system really improve your well-being (especially in your face)? Here are some health perks you might experience from applying lymphatic…
For a lot of people, therapy can be a fantastic way to manage stress, process emotions, or work through specific challenges. But finding the right therapist is essential to getting the most out of your sessions. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the relationship with your therapist doesn’t feel right, and this can become a hurdle in your progress. In this article, we’ll discuss when it’s time to move on from your current therapist, how to determine what’s missing, and what steps to take when making the transition. Signs it May Be Time to Change Therapists How do you know whether…
The 46 human chromosomes are shown in blue, with the telomeres appearing as white pinpoints. The DNA has already been copied, so each chromosome is made up of two identical lengths of DNA, each with its own two telomeres. Credit: Hesed Padilla-Nash and Thomas Ried, National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health. In 2017, Cindy Sutherland caught a nasty cold she couldn’t shake. After coughing nonstop for weeks, she went to urgent care and got a chest X-ray. When the doctor shared the results with her, he asked, “Have you ever heard of pulmonary fibrosis?” Cindy started to cry because she…
It’s time for a new year, which means it’s time for a new batch of health-focused resolutions. Wait, though: Before you protest that resolutions never work out, you should know that they sometimes do. And according to one academic study, the secret to getting more mileage out of your resolutions is to make sure they’re approach-based rather than avoidance-based. What’s the difference? An approach-based resolution aims to add something into your life instead of taking something away. Think “increase your cardio” rather than “stop eating a midday snack.” It’s a subtle difference, but can have a major impact. In the…
You wake up on a Saturday morning and decide it’s the perfect day to treat yourself to a meal out, so you get ready and head to one of your favorite breakfast chains like Waffle House, IHOP, Denny’s, or Perkins. The only problem is that you’ve been trying to eat better lately and have been focusing on consuming more nutrient-dense foods, and you realize this is going to be hard to do at one of these restaurants. Even though healthier menu items may be harder to find at breakfast chain restaurants, it’s still possible to choose a better-for-you option that…
In this confocal microscopy image, the lysosomal protein called LAMP1 is stained green and surrounds a blue-stained pancreatic cancer cell nucleus. How cancer spreads or metastasizes is a big question for cancer researchers and patients. Mayo Clinic researchers studying pancreatic cancer — the third deadliest form of cancer in the U.S. — recently made a discovery that advances knowledge of how metastasis unfolds. They identified a cell-signaling protein that drives pancreatic cancer cell growth that could be a potential therapeutic target. “Our ultimate goal is to find the triggers for metastasis and stop it. Combine that with treatments to reduce tumor growth,…