Relaxation techniques
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Video: Need to relax? Take a break for meditation
Meditation — Spend a few minutes on stress reduction with this guided meditation video.
Starting solids: When is the right time?
Understand when to start feeding your baby solid foods.
Relaxation techniques: Try these steps to reduce stress
Learn how to use relaxation techniques to reduce stress and bring more calm into your life.
Reduce tension through muscle relaxation
Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce muscle tension from stress. First, find a quiet place free from interruption. Tense each muscle group for about five seconds and then relax for 30 seconds. Repeat before moving to the next muscle group. Practice this technique any time you feel stress.
Pyloric stenosis
In this condition, a valve between an infant's stomach and small intestine fails to open enough for food to pass through. Surgery is the treatment.
Pantry basics for a gluten-free holiday
Your favorite holiday dishes are back on the table, thanks to these gluten-free recipe substitutions from a Mayo Clinic chef.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Exercise and stress: Get moving to manage stress
Discover the connection between exercise and stress relief — and why exercise should be part of your stress management plan.
Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
Baby naps: Daytime sleep tips
Know when and how long babies need to nap, how to put them down for naps and how to handle fussiness.
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