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Vaccines for adults: Which do you need?
Vaccines offer protection from infectious diseases. Find out how to stay on top of the vaccines recommended for adults.
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.
3 ways to avoid secondhand smoke
Want to avoid secondhand smoke? Try these tips: 1. Don't allow smoking in your home or vehicle. Opening windows and using fans doesn't eliminate secondhand smoke exposure. 2. Choose smoke-free care facilities for children and aging loved ones. 3. Patronize businesses with no-smoking policies.
Autism spectrum disorder and digestive symptoms
Children with autism spectrum disorder often have other health issues, including problems related to digestion.
Auditory processing disorder (APD)
This type of hearing loss involves the brain. Learn about ways that can help people with the condition hear better.
Scorpion sting
Scorpion stings are painful but rarely life-threatening. Young children and older adults are most at risk of serious complications.
Diskectomy
This surgical procedure removes the damaged portion of a herniated disk in the spine. It's most effective for pain radiating down the arms or legs.
Mayo Clinic Minute: New technology for cochlear implants
Learn about new technology being used for cochlear implants.
Broken arm
Treatment depends on the site and severity of the injury. Simple breaks might be treated with a sling and ice. Complicated fractures may require surgery.
Sleepwalking
People who get up and walk around while sleeping may not need treatment. But if it happens often, it could be a sleep disorder that needs treatment.
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