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Pills and a tape measure: It’s essential to balance weight-loss medications and nutrition. Mayo Clinic dietitian Tara Schmidt explains why this is important and how to achieve the balance.
Health

Weight-Loss Medications and Nutrition

Manage side effects, stay hydrated and consume adequate nutrients

By Tara Schmidt | September 5, 2025
A man going through the routine to check for skin cancer. Image by Goodluz
Health

A Quick Routine to Check for Skin Cancer

How to examine yourself from head to toe

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | August 22, 2025
A middle-aged woman looks at herself in the mirror, concerned about aging and wondering, does collagen aid in fighting wrinkles? Image by Prostockstudio
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Does Collagen Aid in Fighting Wrinkles?

Answers from medical experts

By Dawn Davis, M.D., Mayo Clinic | August 8, 2025
Going plant-based can mean eating delicious meals like these portobello tacos. By Jenifoto46
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Going Plant-Based

Exploring the myths and benefits

By Christine Nguyen, D.O. | August 1, 2025
A woman tired, facing emotional exhaustion. Image by Jaroslav Frank.
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Managing Emotional Exhaustion

When your feelings feel overwhelming

By Jolene Hanson, Mayo Foundation | July 16, 2025
Man's feet on a bathroom scale. Does gaining a few extra pounds really matter?
Health

Does Gaining a Few Extra Pounds Really Matter?

And other potential concerns of weight gain

By Howard LeWine, M.D. | July 9, 2025
A man on his sofa loving on his small dog, knowing that dogs boost your health.
Health

How Dogs Boost Your Health

If you can manage the responsibility, the benefits are many

By Tahir Tak and Heidi Grafft | July 2, 2025
Friends with various alcoholic beverages, making a celebratory toast. By Monkey Business Images. Article on alcohol and health.
Health

Alcohol and Health

A look at the risks, benefits, and controversies

By Robert H. Shmerling, M.D. | June 30, 2025
Knowing he should eat before a workout, a man is eating a banana in a gym. Image by Malden Zivkovic
Health

Should You Eat Before a Workout?

And if so: when and what?

By Vandana Pawa | May 30, 2025
Suzanne McWilliams and fellow competitors at a triathlon, a part of where she found her fitness community
Health

Finding Her Fitness Community in the Pool

Achieving her own goals and sharing the benefits with others

By Suzanne McWilliams | May 19, 2025

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