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Minerva Carrasquillo, Ph.D. Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the history, culture and traditions of Americans of Hispanic ancestry. In this Q&A, Minerva Carrasquillo, Ph.D., a neurogeneticist at Mayo Clinic in Florida, shares a snapshot of her current research and why she believes fostering diversity in research is critical. What is your research focus and what are you working on now? I am an assistant professor and associate consultant in the Department of Neuroscience at Mayo Clinic in Florida. I also serve as our department’s equity, inclusion and diversity leader, and associate director of the Undergraduate Biomedical Research Internship program. My research is…
My guest for this episode, Erik Fisher, is the voice behind the “Beyond the To-Do List” – a podcast that has been going strong since 2012. Erik and I delve into the adventure of keeping a podcast rolling consistently, witnessing the shifts in productivity dialogues, and our ambitions to include topics like generative AI in our future conversations. We talk about podcasting, productivity nuances, and finding a sweet balance between work and personal life. Whether you’re a podcast lover or someone seeking productivity wisdom, this episode has something for everyone. Enjoy! Key Discussion Points Maintaining Podcast Consistency: Erik reflects on…
Hair transplant surgery is a life-changing procedure that can restore your confidence and improve your overall appearance. With Turkey emerging as a global hub for hair transplant Istanbul, it’s essential to choose the right clinic to ensure a safe and successful experience. In this article, we’ll guide you through the crucial factors to consider when selecting a hair transplant in Turkey. But before we get into the criteria when choosing the right hair clinic in Turkey, let’s go through Vera Clinic. World’s Leader in Hair Transplant: Vera Clinic Vera Clinic’s commitment, transparency, and outstanding personnel give hair transplant Turkey a…
Cooler weather and outdoor activities are part of what make fall fantastic. But this can also be a great opportunity to up the ante on your calorie burning potential. Getting outside and moving more automatically puts you at a major advantage to sitting indoors in front of a computer or TV. After all, being sedentary is one of the biggest downfalls to healthy living. But when you add in some fun fall activities to help keep you on your feet and moving around, you can really make a difference in your health.Don’t let those beautiful and crisp fall days slip…
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Embarking on a fitness journey as a beginner is exciting, yet you might find yourself asking, “Where do I begin?” The key to success lies in starting with beginner-friendly workouts that build a solid foundation and let you grow at your own pace as you gain more strength and confidence. Take a look at these beginner workouts below — they’re here to help you kickstart your fitness journey and lead you towards a healthier, more active lifestyle! 7 Workout Options for Beginners 1. Walking Walking is one of the simplest and most effective forms of exercise for beginners. It requires…
I met chef and event designer, Olivia Muniak near the end of the pandemic at a dinner overlooking one of L.A.’s epic canyons. Olivia has a talent for creating beautiful environments filled with ease and whipping up everything I dream of eating without a fuss. It brings to mind the now infamous meme fodder, “Just like that effortless look, you know? But it’s really a lot of effort.”Like most effortless-seeming things, Olivia’s signature “lazy-fancy entertaining” style has been well-honed after years of kitchen and event experience. We’re taking full advantage of her insights and style choices to bring you this fun…
Fall and winter are a time when highly contagious viruses that cause respiratory illness usually circulate heavily in communities. Because many of these viruses can lead to serious infection, hospitalization and even death, it’s crucial to arm yourself with strategies that can help prevent illness and keep you and your loved ones safe. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Priya Sampathkumar, an infectious diseases expert, outlines some strategies you can use to keep you and your family healthy during respiratory virus season. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1:02) is in the downloads at the end of this…
With the galaxy of tech and fad diets that have recently emerged, many of us have become obsessed with “hacking” our nutrition. Along the way, however, we’ve forgotten about an essential concept: balance. Yep, a balanced meal — that subject of elementary-school wheels and pyramids — goes a long way toward helping you realize your fitness goals, no matter what they may be. What Is a Balanced Meal? “A balanced diet will be different for each person, but all should have in common several traits including variety, moderation, adequate nutrient intake, and avoiding excess calories,” says Cary Kreutzer, EdD, MPH,…
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a calculation that can help identify moderate aortic stenosis patients at higher risk of dying from the condition. According to new research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, calculating the patient’s mean arterial pressure (AugMAP) is a simple and effective way to identify those patients who may benefit from more aggressive treatment strategies. “Physiologically, AugMAP can be considered a marker of global left ventricular contractile function,” says Chieh-Ju Chao, M.D., senior associate consultant in the Mayo Clinic Department of Cardiovascular Medicine and the study’s first author. “AugMAP is easily calculated from the patient’s…