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Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Carbohydrate-loading diet
Read about the potential benefits of eating extra carbohydrates before endurance exercise. Diet details and a sample meal plan are included.
Improve brain health with the MIND diet
The MIND diet is a smart way of eating for both your brain and your overall health. Here's how to do it.
Urine cytology
A urine cytology test uses a sample of your urine to look for abnormal cells, which could indicate a urinary tract cancer.
Reactive airway disease: Is it asthma?
Reactive airway disease is a general term that doesn't indicate a specific diagnosis.
Pap smear: Still needed after hysterectomy?
If you've had surgery to remove your uterus, you might not need routine Pap smears. Find out what doctors recommend for cervical cancer screening.
Mayo Clinic Minute: What you need to know about polyps in your colon
Got polyps? Find out why detecting, and removing, colon polyps is so important.
CT coronary angiogram
Learn about the risks and results of this imaging test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart.
Bilirubin test
Find out what to expect from a bilirubin test — an important blood test that determines how your liver is functioning.
Breast self-exam for breast awareness
Being aware of the normal consistency of your breasts may make it more likely that you'll notice any changes that could be signs of breast cancer.
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