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Medical credentials and degrees explained
Confused by the credentials for doctors, nurses and physician assistants? Get definitions of common credentials and learn why they matter.
Caregiving: Tips for long-distance caregivers
Learn how to become an effective long-distance caregiver.
Palliative care: Who is it for?
Palliative care — Mayo Clinic expert explains who may benefit from palliative care and how it differs from hospice care.
How can I cope with caregiver guilt?
If you're a caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, guilt is a common feeling. Forgive yourself to move forward with your duties and improve your emotional health.
Ask for support to achieve your health goals
Making healthy lifestyle changes isn't easy. Challenges will come up. Seeking support can make the difference between reaching your goals — or not.
Cancer diagnosis? Advice for dealing with what comes next
A Mayo Clinic cancer specialist offers guidance for coping with a cancer diagnosis.
Alzheimer's: Tips to make holidays more enjoyable
Consider these tips to make holidays more pleasant and less stressful.
After a flood, are food and medicines safe to use?
After a flood, don't eat foods or take medications that have come into contact with flood water or contaminated water.
Suggestions as you consider your future career
Think about these ideas as you consider what skills and career you'd like to pursue in the future.
What is a heart failure action plan?
Know when new heart failure symptoms require a call to a health care provider or an ER visit. A heart failure action plan can guide your self-care.
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