CLEVEVELAND – Bianca Arnold is happy to be home for the holidays. In the fall of 2021, the mother of two spent 40 days in a coma due to COVID complications. “I woke up right before Thanksgiving with tubes connected to me,” Bianca recalled. “It’s weird losing a whole big chunk of time and not … Read More
Daily Health Stories
Coping with Depression During the Holidays
CLEVELAND – When you think about the holidays, happiness probably comes to mind. But for some people, this time of year can be difficult. “I think for a lot of people, it reminds them of the folks who are not in their lives anymore,” said Kia-Rai Prewitt, PhD, psychologist for Cleveland Clinic. “A lot of people … Read More
Study Finds More Young Adults Vaping Soon after Waking Up
CLEVELAND – November 16 marks the Great American Smokeout, where people are encouraged to quit smoking. And while tobacco use remains a big concern, vaping continues to pose a risk – especially for teens. A recent study found more young e-cigarette users vape within five minutes of waking up. “The amount of nicotine in … Read More
How Rural Living Can Impact Brain Health
CLEVELAND – November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Previous research has shown that those living in rural areas may be at higher risk for developing the disease. However, a Cleveland Clinic study has made a new discovery. “We looked at the memory function for individuals who are enrolled in our rural focused study and compared that … Read More
Signs of Seasonal Depression and How to Cope
CLEVELAND – The days feel shorter now that Daylight Saving Time has ended until next spring. And for some, all the changes this time of year can trigger seasonal depression, or seasonal affective disorder (SAD). “The weather’s changing, it’s dark and cloudy. There might be a lot of rain. Depending on where you live, there … Read More
Diabetes Drug Could Help Reduce Risk for Cardiovascular Events, Study Finds
CLEVELAND – Semaglutide, which is a popular drug used to treat diabetes, could soon have another use. Cleveland Clinic researchers found it may also be able to reduce the risk of cardiovascular events in individuals who are not diabetic. “The goal of this trial was to see whether in patients with overweight and obesity, who … Read More
Why a ‘Sleep Divorce’ is Beneficial for Some
CLEVELAND – A recent study found that more than one-third of Americans opt for a ‘sleep divorce’ – which means they sleep separately from their partner at night. “I hear it from more and more people that it’s more comfortable for whatever reason to not share their beds together, but it’s for a variety reasons,” … Read More
Avoid Back Pain while Raking Leaves
CLEVELAND – The weather is getting colder and the leaves are quickly falling, giving many homeowners a new chore for the weekends. But before you grab that rake or leaf blower, it’s important to make sure you warm up first – otherwise you could get hurt. “We often underestimate maybe the ease of it. ‘Oh, I’m … Read More
New Discovery Made in Research Diagnosing Impact-Related Brain Disease
CLEVELAND – Cleveland Clinic researchers have made a new discovery that could be helpful when it comes to diagnosing CTE, which is a brain disease caused by repeated head impacts. Currently, CTE can only be diagnosed after death, making it impossible to detect and treat. “There has been a big search for what we would … Read More
Top Three Anti-Aging Mistakes
CLEVELAND – November is Healthy Skin Month. If you’re hoping to keep a youthful glow, here are three anti-aging mistakes you should try to avoid. First up, not reapplying sunscreen throughout the day. “A lot of people I see will wear their sunscreen first thing in the morning,” said Shilpi Khetarpal, MD, dermatologist for Cleveland … Read More