CLEVELAND – Between caring for her two beautiful little girls and being a special education teacher, Melissa Albin admits she hasn’t always made her health a priority. “Mom and teacher came before me,” said Melissa. But, that all changed last year after a chance encounter with a stranger at the park. “It was a warm … Read More

CLEVELAND – A recent study shows the quality of diets for adults, who are 65 and older, declined between 2001 and 2018. So, what is causing this concerning trend? Cleveland Clinic’s Ronan Factora, MD, who was not a part of the study, said there are a number of issues that could be playing a role. … Read More

CLEVELAND – It seems like there are new skincare products constantly being advertised on TV and online, but how do you know which ones to buy? “Some people are little more inherently greasy; some people are inherently a little more dry; some people have more sensitive skin; while others can put anything on their face … Read More

CLEVELAND – Parents across the country are growing concerned about the baby formula shortage, which is showing no signs of improving any time soon. So, what can they do to help ensure their little ones get the food they need? “All of our pediatricians are receiving numerous calls from parents that they can’t find their … Read More

CLEVELAND – Warmer weather means people are ready to get outside, but it’s also time for ticks. Cleveland Clinic’s Dan Sullivan, MD, reminds us that these critters can transmit Lyme disease. “The early symptoms are the ones where you may have the neck stiffness, the muscle aches, a low-grade fever, the change in appetite, that … Read More

CLEVELAND – It is National Women’s Health Week, which is a good time to remind women about making their health a priority and scheduling those routine checkups they might’ve put off during the pandemic. “A lot of women do get caught up in everything and they think, ‘Oh I’ll deal with it when I have … Read More

CLEVELAND – If you are looking for a new hobby to take on this summer, you may want to think about gardening. According to Deborah Benzil, MD, neurosurgeon for Cleveland Clinic, it can be a great way to help prevent osteoporosis. “When you’re out in the garden, the fact that you’re walking, that you’re using … Read More

CLEVELAND – Many people who have recovered from COVID-19 are still dealing with long-term complications from the virus. Their symptoms are wide-ranging, but one of the more common issues reported involves difficulties with sleep. “Sleep disorders are one of the most common symptoms that patients who suffer from post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection are having … Read More

CLEVELAND – Mother’s Day is just around the corner and if you haven’t gotten your mom anything yet, you may want to consider giving her the gift of time. According to a survey from Cleveland Clinic and Parade Media, about two-fifths of parents say they’d like to take mental and emotional health breaks but haven’t … Read More

CLEVELAND – A Cleveland Clinic study shows elderly people who have aortic stenosis and also take calcium supplements have a higher mortality rate. For those unfamiliar, aortic stenosis restricts blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. “If you are taking calcium supplements and you had aortic stenosis, then what we found … Read More