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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
You know what M D means, but what does D O mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
- How well do face masks protect against COVID-19? - Mayo Clinic
Face masks can help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Learn about mask types, which masks to use and how to use them
- Arthritis pain: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic
Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and limited mobility worldwide There’s plenty of advice on managing arthritis and similar conditions with exercise, medicines and stress management But how do you know what’s best for you? Here are some do's and don'ts to help you figure it out
- Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Medicine you can get without a prescription may give some relief from acute sinusitis symptoms
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR): First aid - Mayo Clinic
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an emergency treatment that's done when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped For example, when someone has sudden cardiac arrest or nearly drowns CPR can help save a life The American Heart Association recommends starting CPR by pushing hard and fast on the chest The pushes are called compressions
- Hand-washing: Dos and donts - Mayo Clinic
Hand-washing: Do's and don'ts Hand-washing is an easy way to prevent infection Know when and how to wash your hands, and how to get children into the hand-washing habit
- Triglycerides: Why do they matter? - Mayo Clinic
Why do high triglycerides matter? High triglycerides may contribute to hardening of the arteries or thickening of the artery walls, called arteriosclerosis This condition increases the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease Extremely high triglycerides also can cause acute inflammation of the pancreas, called pancreatitis
- Weight training: Dos and donts of proper technique
You might learn weight training techniques by watching friends or others in the gym, but sometimes what you see isn't safe Weight training technique that isn't proper can lead to muscle strains and other painful injuries that may hamper your weight training efforts If you're just getting started, work with a physical therapist, athletic trainer, or other sports medicine or fitness specialist
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