
Water: How much should you drink every day? - Mayo Clinic
Oct 12, 2022 · Every day you lose water through your breath, perspiration, urine and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you must replenish its water supply by consuming beverages and …
Caffeine: How much is too much? - Mayo Clinic
Feb 21, 2025 · Is caffeine causing you problems? Find out how much is too much and if you need to cut down.
Calorie Calculator - Mayo Clinic
If you're pregnant or breast-feeding, are a competitive athlete, or have a metabolic disease, such as diabetes, the calorie calculator may overestimate or underestimate your actual calorie needs.
Blood pressure chart: What your reading means - Mayo Clinic
Feb 28, 2024 · A diagnosis of high blood pressure is usually based on the average of two or more readings taken on separate visits. The first time your blood pressure is checked, it should be …
Alzheimer's stages: How the disease progresses - Mayo Clinic
May 9, 2025 · On average, people with Alzheimer's disease live between three and 11 years after diagnosis. But some live 20 years or more. How far the disease has advanced when diagnosed can …
Stages of labor and birth: Baby, it's time! - Mayo Clinic
Jul 23, 2024 · The average length varies from hours to days. It's often shorter for people who have had a baby before. What you can do: For many people, early labor isn't particularly uncomfortable. But …
A1C test - Mayo Clinic
Feb 22, 2025 · An A1C test result shows the average blood sugar level over the past 2 to 3 months. The A1C test measures what percentage of hemoglobin in the blood is coated with sugar, also called …
Menstrual cycle: What's normal, what's not - Mayo Clinic
Apr 22, 2023 · Your menstrual cycle might be regular — about the same length every month — or somewhat irregular. Your period might be light or heavy, painful or pain-free, long or short, and still …
Carbohydrates: How carbs fit into a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
Jan 24, 2025 · Carbohydrates aren't bad, but some may be healthier than others. See why carbs are important for your health and learn which ones to choose. As part of healthy eating, everyone needs …
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
Apr 16, 2025 · Nutrition for kids is based on the same ideas as nutrition for adults. Everyone needs the same types of things, such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. These are called …