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Having trouble sticking to your weight loss goal? You might want to adopt a few habits to keep you motivated, like rewarding yourself after a workout. Watch this video for all five tricks to help you stay on track.

Losing weight is a top priority for us, especially right before the summer hits. However, with the clutter of diets and eating trends out on the market, we may not be making the right choices to shed those pounds. Here are the 5 most common dieting myths that actually cause us to add more pounds, instead of lose them.

The search for a cancer cure is ongoing, but recent research may have given us an edge in the fight.

There’s one word we never want to hear our doctors say: cancer. As frightening as it is, the earlier it is detected the better chances you have of surviving. Inform yourself and learn about the three most common types of cancers, and their most common symptoms.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researcher and gastroenterologist, Paul J. Limburg, M.D., says even though colorectal cancer is the the second leading cause of cancer death, colonoscopy and other screening methods make it one of the most preventable cancers. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

Sitting for long periods of time is linked with a variety of health problems, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease. It's the kind of news that might have you considering a standing workstation. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen talks with a wellness exercise specialist from the Mayo Clinic Healthy Living Program about some things to consider before you ditch your desk chair.

Current cancer screening guidelines say that people should start getting regular colon screenings at the age of 50. But could that be too late?

Dr. Jennifer Berman takes us along on her very first colonoscopy with gastroenterologist Dr. Su Sachar. Find out when you should start getting tested and learn the warning signs of colorectal cancer.

This year, 135,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are expected to be diagnosed in the U.S., making it the third most common cancer. It’s the second leading cause of cancer death. However, it is also one of the most preventable cancers. With March being Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Mayo Clinic live-streamed a colonoscopy, just to show how simple this life-saving procedure can be.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the United States. It's also one of the most easily prevented when caught early. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center researcher and gastroenterologist, Paul J. Limburg, M.D., explains why everyone over the age of 50 should have a colonoscopy.

For months, 8-year-old Chrissy Turner went to bed each night hoping the strange lump in her chest would just go away. The little girl was terrified to tell her parents, but finally, she managed to gather enough courage to confide in her mother. Her parents immediately took her to the doctor. A biopsy taken at Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City showed she had a rare form of breast cancer. Chrissy underwent a double mastectomy and now her family says that she is cancer free.

Thank you to all my friends that contributed to this video and opened up their hearts for me to share! Please comment any thoughts or feelings you have/had as a patient/survivor. I look forward to seeing what you have to say and most likely being able to relate! Also, please feel free to SHARE this video if these thoughts relate to you :D Non Cancer Patients, was this helpful for you to get an idea of how we feel sometimes?? Let me know! Keep smiling :)

More young breast cancer patients undergoing BRCA testing, a new study finds.

More young breast cancer patients undergoing BRCA testing, a new study finds.

Mayo Clinic team members are raising their hands to raise awareness on World Cancer Day. The goal of the 'Talking Hands' social media project is to create a global conversation about cancer education and research. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen shows us a few ways the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Program supports these initiatives every day of the year, including through the Living with cancer blog.

Mayo Clinic team members are raising their hands to raise awareness on World Cancer Day. The goal of the 'Talking Hands' social media project is to create a global conversation about cancer education and research. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Jeff Olsen shows us a few ways the Mayo Clinic Cancer Education Program supports these initiatives every day of the year, including through the Living with cancer blog.

A mother in Omaha, Nebraksa won't let her breast cancer diagnosis get her down or scare her family. Instead, she is making chemotherapy fun by dressing up in costumes. Sean Dowling (@seandowlingtv) has more.

A mother in Omaha, Nebraksa won't let her breast cancer diagnosis get her down or scare her family. Instead, she is making chemotherapy fun by dressing up in costumes. Sean Dowling (@seandowlingtv) has more.

A growing number of colon cancer patients are younger than the recommended screening age, a new study finds.

A growing number of colon cancer patients are younger than the recommended screening age, a new study finds.

Integrated care. A multidisciplinary approach. These are words often heard when talking about the way Mayo Clinic seamlessly incorporates many medical specialties to diagnose and treat patients. A young man from Wisconsin offers up a couple more - lifesaving teamwork. Here's Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

Integrated care. A multidisciplinary approach. These are words often heard when talking about the way Mayo Clinic seamlessly incorporates many medical specialties to diagnose and treat patients. A young man from Wisconsin offers up a couple more â€" lifesaving teamwork. Here’s Dennis Douda for the Mayo Clinic News Network.

With Next Level Living, HuffPost and Sleep Number are taking a scientific approach to topics such as sleep struggles, easy ways you can get a better night's sleep, what dreams mean, and what science tells us about mindfulness and even friendship.

In its newly-announced breast cancer screening recommendations, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) says the decision to start mammography should be an individual one for women ages 40 to 49. Mayo Clinic agrees but also recommends regular screening for a woman who says she's unsure how to proceed.

Cancer death rates continue to drop, according to a new report from the American Cancer Society.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon meets with radiologist and cancer specialist Dr. Bradley Jabour to discuss his recent health scare. Plus, learn about the latest breakthroughs in MRI imaging.

Although it seems that cancer takes the best people away from us, there are more survivors who have fought this deadly disease. As the American Cancer Society reports that Cancer death rates continue to drop.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Andrew Ordon meets with radiologist and cancer specialist Dr. Bradley Jabour to discuss his recent health scare. Plus, learn about the latest breakthroughs in MRI imaging.

Sheffield Hallam University is testing 50 men with prostate cancer to see if physical activity can stop the tumors from spreading.

Regular use of aspirin may lower risk of lethal prostate cancer, a study finds.