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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
- Acute sinusitis: Do over-the-counter treatments help?
Medicine you can get without a prescription may give some relief from acute sinusitis symptoms
- 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
- 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
- Exercise: How much do I need every day? - Mayo Clinic
You can do strength training by using weight machines or weights, your own body weight, heavy bags or resistance bands You also can use resistance paddles in the water or do activities such as rock climbing As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity every day
- Automated external defibrillators: Do you need an AED?
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can be used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly stopped working This condition is called sudden cardiac arrest AEDs are available in many public places, such as government buildings, schools, airports and other community
- 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
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