Imperial Valley News Center
Mayo physician dispels popular coffee misconceptions
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- Written by Dana Sparks
Rochester, Minnesota - The greatest of all holidays "International Coffee Day" was celebrated by all (we assume) on September 29. If you're like us, though, you don't need a designated day to celebrate the joys of coffee because every day is Coffee Day. But should it be? Or is our favorite beverage doing nothing more than stunting our growth, dehydrating us, and putting us at an increased risk for other health problems?
Is Alzheimer’s Type 3 diabetes?
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- Written by Dennis Douda
Rochester, Minnesota - Are some cases of Alzheimer's disease triggered by a form of diabetes in the brain? Perhaps they are, according to researchers. Mayo Clinic's campuses in Rochester, Minnesota, and Jacksonville, Florida, recently participated in a multi-institution clinical study, testing whether a new insulin nasal spray can improve Alzheimer’s symptoms.
How Alzheimer’s disease affects personality
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- Written by Vivien Williams
Rochester, Minnesota - Forgetfulness and memory loss are trademark symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. Personality changes are also somewhat common. Dr. Ronald Petersen, a Mayo Clinic neurologist, says personality characteristics may become amplified, or they may change significantly.
Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activity
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- Written by Mayo Sense
Scottsdale, Arizona - You know fitness is important for your health and well-being. But, your days are a blur of work, household chores, errands, and time with family and friends. Setting aside enough time to sleep - let alone exercise - can be tough.
Hepatitis A: Prevention
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- Written by Mayo Clinic Staff
Rochester, Minnesota - Hepatitis A is a highly contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. The virus is one of several types of hepatitis viruses that cause inflammation and affect your liver's ability to function.
Will taking zinc for colds make my colds go away faster?
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- Written by Brent A. Bauer, M.D.
Imperial, California - There's been a lot of talk about taking zinc for colds ever since a 1984 study showed that zinc supplements kept people from getting as sick. Since then, research has turned up mixed results about zinc and colds.
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