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09/07/2025

Osteopenia vs. osteoporosis: What’s the difference? Both conditions involve reduced bone density, but the degree matters. A bone density test, or T-score, helps identify each:

▪️Osteoporosis: T-score of 2.5 or lower
▪️Osteopenia: T-score between 1 and 2.5
▪️Normal: T-score above 1

Because bone loss is often silent, screening is key — especially for women over 65, men over 70, or anyone with risk factors like smoking, steroid use or a prior fracture.

Early action can help preserve bone strength and lower fracture risk.

You might not feel your bones getting weaker as you age, but that doesn’t mean it’s not happening. In fact, conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis,…

09/07/2025

Congratulations to Cynthia, who recently received the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses!

Read this excerpt from the nomination:
"My family member recently had a heart procedure and was very nervous about it. Cynthia met us early in the morning. She was professional, kind, and quickly helped calm the fear. She made sure everything flowed smoothly and checked in often to ease discomfort.

Later in the day, when my family member began feeling very sick and then experienced a complication, Cynthia was right there. She acted quickly, applied the needed care, and stayed by the bedside until things were stable again. What could have been one of the scariest days turned into a reassuring experience because of Cynthia. She is caring, compassionate, and patient — truly an angel who was ready to help at every moment."

Mayo Clinic is among over 5,000 healthcare organizations worldwide committed to the DAISY Award program. The DAISY Award is presented each month to an extraordinary nurse.⁠
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09/06/2025

Cool, refreshing, and heart-healthy. This minty tea drink is perfect for warm days and fits into diabetes, DASH, and weight-management meal plans.

Want the full recipe? Read it here: https://mayocl.in/484AUJX

09/06/2025

Want healthier meals all week? Prepping a few ingredients over the weekend makes weeknight cooking easier — and healthier. Try these five simple tasks:

▪️Chop vegetables for quick meals.
▪️Cook grains or lentils while you relax.
▪️Make a sauce or salad dressing.
▪️Roast one vegetable to use all week.
▪️Cook one protein to repurpose for meals.

A little weekend work means less stress and more healthy eating during the week.

It isn’t easy to prepare home-cooked, healthy meals all week long. But your chances of success are much higher if you’re not starting from scratch…

09/05/2025

At Mayo Clinic, clinical nurse specialists and clinical resource nurses help transform care — from the bedside to system-level innovation.⁠
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These nurses wear many hats: advanced practice registered nurse, nurse leader and system innovator. Clinical nurse specialists, supported by clinical resource nurses preparing to step into the CNS role, translate evidence into everyday practice, guide patient care and influence systems that improve outcomes.⁠
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This powerful team of just over 100 professionals is shaping the future of nursing and driving quality care for patients everywhere.⁠
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We asked the team to share insight about what they do at Mayo Clinic, including what surprises people the most about their work.⁠
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Read more about this team: https://mayocl.in/4gaLKQx

09/05/2025

Extensive research over the years continues to pinpoint the Mediterranean diet as one of the best for your heart. Why? It helps reduce chronic inflammation in the body.⁠
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Find out more about what the Mediterranean diet does and how to try it out: https://mayocl.in/3HViP6D

09/05/2025

When Pamela Stanford’s husband Jack was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer, surgery at Mayo Clinic gave him 10 more years of life. Years later, Pamela’s sister Tommye Barie was successfully treated for a brain tumor.

The sisters have chosen to give back through The Mayo Legacy, ensuring more patients get the chance for healing and hope:

One of the most important phone calls you get is Mayo Clinic saying, 'We’ll accept you as a patient.'

09/05/2025

Often called the “silent killer,” ovarian cancer can go unnoticed because symptoms are subtle, there’s no screening test for women without symptoms, and it often grows undetected until later stages.

Dr. Jamie Bakkum-Gamez, gynecologic oncologist at Mayo Clinic, highlights the key symptoms and risk factors every woman should know.

A gynecologic oncologist at the Mayo Clinic who treats patients with ovarian cancer shares the warning signs she looks for in her own body.

09/04/2025

Is someone you love transitioning to assisted living? Leaving home can be overwhelming, but planning ahead, open communication, and routine check-ins can help make the move smoother.

Natalie Mohammad, APRN, C.N.P., shares insights from her work with Mayo Clinic Senior Services — and her own family’s journey — on what to expect and how to navigate this change with compassion and patience.

Read more: https://mayocl.in/46mYfFp

09/04/2025

You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health. Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is researching the relationship between the brain and the heart. ⁠
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Each can have a powerful impact on the other. Dr. Alkhouli explains more: https://mayocl.in/4pmo68a

09/04/2025

Will you accept the 5X Challenge? Stephen and Linda Odell have given $5 million and are challenging friends like you to raise an additional $1 million to support AI innovation at Mayo Clinic. A gift today will transform healthcare through AI. Donate by September 19!
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