It's Complicated: Calories and Other Factors Affect Weight Loss
Reducing calories is key to weight loss, but the relationship between calories and weight loss is complicated. The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter clarifies some confusion around calorie counting and weight loss. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
Fallen Arches
Ongoing pain along the inside of the foot and ankle merits a visit to the doctor, according to the March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 19, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
It's Complicated: Calories and Other Factors Affect Weight Loss
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Reducing calories is key to weight loss, but the relationship between calories and weight loss is complicated. The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter clarifies some confusion around calorie counting and weight loss. It's commonly accepted that 1 pound of fat equals 3,500 calories. Therefore, a reduction of 500 calories a [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Develops Incision-Free Surgery for Tennis Elbow
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic doctors recently developed a new approach to treat tennis elbow that may eliminate the need for surgery in some patients who don't respond to conservative therapies. The March issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers this new technique called fasciotomy and surgical tenotomy. The initial treatment, rest and physical therapy, [...] (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - March 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Exercise Best Medicine to Prevent Alzheimer's
Regular physical exercise is the most powerful tool available to prevent Alzheimer's disease and improve brain function in those who already have it, according to the January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
A Pain in the Heel
The Achilles tendon, the large tough band of tissue connecting the muscles in the back of the lower leg to the heel bone, can become inflamed, degenerate or even rupture. The January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers causes and treatments for Achilles tendon problems. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
ACE Inhibitors
ACE inhibitors, short for angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, are a common blood pressure treatment. The January issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter covers how this drug works and its many uses. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)
Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information - January 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news
