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Tweak your walking routine for muscle and bone health
With a few changes to your regular walking routine, you can keep muscle and bone loss at bay as you age.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatment of this blood vessel disease, also called IgA vasculitis, that causes a purplish rash on the lower legs.
Slide show: 7 fingernail problems not to ignore
See photos of fingernail conditions that warrant medical attention.
Keloid scar
Learn about how to prevent, remove or flatten these problematic raised scars that form over scars from acne, tattoos, piercing and other injuries.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Fingernails are clues to your health
Learn six clues to identifying health conditions based on changes in your fingernails.
Nail ridges: Cause for concern?
Vertical nail ridges are common and often become more prominent with age.
7 fingernail problems not to ignore
Learn about fingernail conditions that need medical attention.
Fingernails: Do's and don'ts for healthy nails
Find out the signs of a problem with your fingernails, plus tips for taking care of them.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Meningitis 101 for college students
College life can increase the risk of bacterial meningitis, a potentially serious infection – but a vaccine can offer protection.
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