Rochester, Minnesota - A few weeks ago, I met a couple attending one of our survivorship classes. As they were talking about their experiences with her diagnosis and treatment, I was struck with the differences in their approach and perhaps also their expectations of each other.

Rochester, Minnesota - Making a lifestyle change can be a daunting task, as an overwhelming amount of popular health trends seem unsustainable at best and, at worst, could be dangerous. However, promising results of a study conducted by Mayo Clinic experts suggests that one of these latest trends - wellness coaching  - can produce substantial lifestyle improvements that align with an individual’s personal values and foster confidence to sustain these changes after the program has concluded.

Scottsdale, Arizona - If you're carrying a few extra pounds, you're not alone. But this is one case where following the crowd isn't a good idea. Carrying extra weight - especially belly fat - can be risky.

Rochester, Minnesota - July is National Blueberry Month. Often labeled a superfood, this little berry is bursting with vitamins and minerals - many of which are classified as antioxidants.

Rochester, Minnesota - Sciatica can cause significant discomfort. The good news is that time and treatment often successfully resolve this condition. In most cases, surgery is not necessary to treat sciatica.

Brawley, California - In order to improve clinical and operational capabilities and reduce radiation dose in CT imaging, Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District has upgraded its existing TOSHIBA Aquilion 64 CT SYSTEM with the VeloCT console. This new technology will improve image quality without having to sacrifice patient safety and the radiation dose on this upgraded system is 40% less than the previous version.