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  1. Probiotics and prebiotics: What you should know - Mayo Clinic

    Probiotics are foods or supplements that contain live microorganisms intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria (normal microflora) in the body.

  2. Atrial fibrillation - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    A fast, pounding heartbeat could be due to AFib, a type of heart rhythm problem. Know the warning signs and when treatment is needed.

  3. Hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic

    Systemic estrogen therapy remains the most effective treatment for the relief of troublesome menopausal hot flashes and night sweats. Have other symptoms of ...

  4. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lactose Intolerance Can Develop at Any Age

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What would cause someone to become lactose-intolerant later in life? I'm in my 40s and have never had an issue with dairy, but, now, ...

  5. Dr. Ikezu pushes to find answers for Alzheimer's disease - Mayo Clinic News Network

    I am also concerned about the exponential prevalence of senile dementia, most prominently Alzheimer's disease, which affects as much as one-third of seniors ...

  6. Primary progressive aphasia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Find out more about this type of dementia that affects the speech and language areas of the brain.

  7. How fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic

    Most often, measures of fitness involve these key areas: Aerobic fitness, which involves how well the heart uses oxygen. Muscle strength and endurance, which ...

  8. Knee pain - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    A knee injury can affect any of the ligaments, tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) that surround your knee joint as well as the bones, cartilage and ligaments ...

  9. Guaifenesin (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

    Do not give any over-the-counter (OTC) cough and cold medicine to a baby or child under 4 years of age. Using these medicines in very young children might cause ...

  10. 5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners - Mayo Clinic

    For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends getting 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous ...