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Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Post-traumatic stress: How can you help your loved one?
Use these tips to help someone cope with stress from a traumatic event, whether it's acute stress disorder (ASD) or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
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.
Mental health: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
Mental health: Learn how to recognize and deal with the stigma of mental illness and don't let it stand in the way of getting treatment.
Medical history: Compiling your medical family tree
Use a special family tree to track your family's health information.
Making progress towards your goals
Learn how to make progress toward your goals of learning new skills such as a new language or a musical instrument.
Is antibacterial soap a do or a don't?
It's generally best to wash your hands with soap and water. Over-the-counter antibacterial soaps are no more effective at killing germs than is regular soap.
Intervention: Help a loved one overcome addiction
Make a plan to help a loved one break free from an addiction to alcohol, drugs, food or gambling before it destroys them.
How to tell if a loved one is abusing opioids
Anyone using opioids is at risk of misusing these medicines. Don't ignore signs of harmful or illegal use. Taking action could save a loved one's life.
How to break the busy cycle
Take a step back and examine why you're so busy. Then embrace the value of doing nothing. Use these tips for learning how to press pause this week.
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