CLEVELAND – Parents know that a healthy diet is key for their child’s growth and development. And now, recommendations say what we give our kids to drink matters just as much as what we give them to eat. According to Diana Schnee, RD, of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, one thing not recommended for growing kids is swapping … Read More
Daily Health Stories
Weight Loss: Does it Matter When I Exercise?
CLEVELAND – Most of us know exercise is a major part of losing weight – but does the time of day you work up a sweat make a difference? Not really, according to recent research – but consistency does. Cleveland Clinic’s Michael Roizen, M.D., didn’t conduct the study, but said results show – morning, noon, or … Read More
Woman overcomes breast cancer, becomes a mom, thanks to fertility preservation treatment
CLEVELAND – Being a new mom is especially sweet for Brittney Rinella of Willowick, Ohio. Four years ago, breast cancer almost derailed her plans to start a family. “I was terrified; not only do I have to deal with this diagnosis at 26, but now I have to worry about possibly not having children, so … Read More
If You Want an Active Child – Get Moving
CLEVELAND – A new report says that by the year 2030, more than 250 million school-aged children will be obese. But according to one recent study, moms and dads can help keep their kids active by getting themselves moving too. The study looked at data on more than 4,000 students. Researchers found that it didn’t actually … Read More
Classroom Conflict: When your Child Dislikes their Teacher
CLEVELAND – Many parents have been greeted by a child who comes home from school declaring – ‘My teacher is mean!’ According to Vanessa Jensen, PsyD, of Cleveland Clinic Children’s, when confronted with these situations, the first thing parents should do is lend an open ear. “I think the first thing is just listen,” she … Read More
Poll: We’re Angrier Now than One Generation Ago
CLEVELAND – Do you feel like people are more agitated these days? Well, you’re not alone. According to a recent poll, 84 percent of people surveyed believe Americans are angrier today than they were a generation ago. Cleveland Clinic psychologist Scott Bea, PsyD said when it comes to anger, it can be a different story for … Read More
Breast Cancer Survivor ‘Feels like Herself’ after Novel Reconstruction (PKG)
CLEVELAND – Survival is top priority when diagnosed with breast cancer, but once treatment is complete, women want to feel like themselves again. Mariann Lotenero, 62, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, wasn’t satisfied with her ‘new normal’ after a having a double mastectomy to treat triple negative breast cancer in 2011. “I was having tightness and pulling,” … Read More
Enjoy Seasonal Coffee Drinks with your Waistline in Mind
CLEVELAND – One thing that is synonymous with fall and coffee are pumpkin-flavored coffee drinks. But, according to Ariana Cucuzza, RD, of Cleveland Clinic, store-bought pumpkin coffee drinks are known for being packed full of calories and sugar. So, she recommends making modifications to your order. “When you’re out, there’s a couple of things you … Read More
Teen is Back on the Field after an Infection Stops her Heart from Beating
CLEVELAND – A talented soccer and basketball player, 10-year-old Sophia Pecjak had been complaining of pains in her chest and a rapid heartbeat. Trips to her pediatrician and the emergency room revealed she had likely contracted a form of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle usually caused by a viral infection, such as influenza. Pecjak … Read More
Having Heart Disease Can Impact the Brain Too
CLEVELAND – Many of us are concerned about heart and brain health as we age. Now, research uncovers a new link between the two. A recent study shows people diagnosed with heart disease may have more brain changes than those with healthy hearts. Researchers studied 7,888 people over the age of 50 for more than … Read More