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For example, maybe you wear your late parent’s favorite (and annoyingly scratchy) holiday sweater to your annual family brunch, Moffa suggests, or cook their favorite meal on Thanksgiving—even if it’s a rotisserie chicken in lieu of the conventional turkey. Or if your old-school grandpa was a sucker for drive-in movies, consider ditching Netflix in the living room and bring your relatives to a nearby parking lot screening of Elf instead.Your new rituals don’t have to be extravagant or well-thought-out, Moffa says: “Think of these changes as an opportunity to celebrate their life and focus on doing even small things to…
Cranberries have become a Thanksgiving dinner staple. How about making a heart-smart cranberry apple crisp this year? Jen Welper, a wellness executive chef with the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program, demonstrates how to make a delicious dessert for your Thanksgiving table that is full of fiber, low in fat but rich in flavor. Mayo Clinic News Network photojournalist Kevin Sullivan joined Jen in the kitchen to find out how a few ingredients and 40 minutes can taste so good and be so good for you. It’s a recipe from her new cookbook, “Cook Smart, Eat Well: Mayo Clinic Recipes and Strategies…
In this enlightening episode of the podcast, I had the privilege of hosting Brian Johnson, a thinker and writer who delves deep into the art of living a productive life. Brian, the author of “Areté: Activate Your Heroic Potential”, shares his unique insights into how we can bridge the gap between our potential and our current selves. His ideas are not just philosophical musings; they are practical tools for transforming our daily lives. My conversation with Brian was an exploration of the true essence of productivity, not just in terms of what we do, but more importantly, who we are.…
Food tends to be the focus on Thanksgiving, but preparing that food is often trickier than many people expect. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a Mayo Clinic orthopedic hand surgeon, says far too many people accidentally carve up their hands while trying to carve up the turkey. Dr. Kakar offers these tips to help keep you out of the emergency department this Thanksgiving. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (0:59) is in the downloads at the end of the post.Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic News Network.” Read the script. This Thanksgiving, don’t let a poke, stab or slice prevent you and…
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are often filled with delicious sweets and alcohol-filled parties, not to mention lots of family time. Here’s how to maintain a healthy diet and keep your digestive system happy with gut-friendly foods—without giving up on all the fun. Spoiler: It’s all about what you add to your plate. Not what you take away. With the holiday season approaching quickly, you might be wondering how your upcoming celebrations may impact your health—specifically, your gut health. After all, the most wonderful time of the year is also the most food- and alcohol-filled. The holidays can…
Charlotte and David Markle in 1965 Mayo recognizes 60 years of transplant innovation Charlotte Markle, 81, is among the world’s longest-surviving kidney transplant recipients. Her transplant at Mayo Clinic was over 57 years ago on March 2, 1966. It followed Mayo Clinic’s first kidney transplant on Nov. 25, 1963, which was Mayo’s first solid organ transplant of any kind. Charlotte is Mayo’s longest-surviving transplant recipient. She attributes her place in medical history to her loved ones and her care team. “I thank my husband and my family and the doctors that I had,” says Charlotte, who is from Oconomowoc, Wisconsin.…
Carb cycling is a fitness plan where you alternate between high-carb and low-to-no-carb periods. Carb cycling involves the intentional fluctuation of daily, weekly, or monthly carbohydrate intake. Some people use carb cycling to boost their athletic performance, while others use it to lose weight. Let’s dive into the ins and outs of carb cycling to determine if it’s a good fit for you! Photography by Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Wait, what’s carb cycling? From Atkins to keto, there have been a ton of nutritional plans in past decades that limit carb consumption. Carb cycling is no exception — it’s just a…
Burnout Podcast A four-part podcast series exploring the growing crisis of systematic burnout and mental health. Following a global pandemic and the “Great Resignation,” among healthcare workers and those adjusting to working from home, corporate leaders and gig workers, burnout is on the rise. Mindful is teaming up with Lemonada Media to present a new podcast series that examines the impacts of burnout on our professional and personal lives. Burnout looks into how society reached this burning point and what we can do—really, actually do—to break the cycle. We explore the story of burnout, how it affects your body and mind,…
While the number on the scale isn’t the end-all-be-all for good health, losing just one pound per week can help give you the mental boost and mindset required for achieving long-term weight loss. Once you figure out how to sustainably lose that one pound, you are better able to keep your weight in check and set yourself up for success on the path to a slimmer, healthier you. The good news is losing one pound a week doesn’t just mean doing rigorous workouts that leave you exhausted or depriving yourself of your favorite foods. We spoke with an expert who…
All over our TikTok feed, we have been seeing this new product emerge. Pre-workout gummies by Gym Rat have taken over TikTok as gymgoers are constantly raving over this product. What we want to find out is if these gummies can really replace powdered pre-workout and what are the pros and cons of taking these supplement gummies. Are they a fad or something we will be seeing more of in the future in the gym scene? The Rise of Gym Rat Pre-Workout Gummies Pre-workout gummies have caught the attention of gym-goers everywhere. Gym Rat has created an impressive formulation of…