Cleveland Clinic Health Edge

The Simple Secret to Staying Well

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Wash your hands to reduce health risks.

Healthy Snacks for Kids on the Go

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

No need to skimp on nutrition, even when time is short. Treat your kids to these nutrition-packed snacks, especially when they’re on the go!

Depression: Stimulating Treatment

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Electroconvulsive Therapy, or ECT, can be a solution when medication doesn't work.

Two Sides to the Cholesterol Story

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Get HDL a lot higher—and LDL even lower.

D is Dandy

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Sunlight has its benefits, and one can be found in getting the vitamin D you need from the sun and from a variety of other sources.

Magnetic Mayhem

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Should you be alarmed when a child swallows a magnet? Yes!

Back Pain Paradox

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Back pain is already complicated, and myths and misconceptions can mix it up even further. Learn what's fiction and what's fact.

Cataracts: A Highly Treatable Part of Aging

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 12:00:00 -0500

Cataracts are a normal part of aging, but the good news is they are highly treatable.

Breast Reconstruction Using Natural Tissue

healthedge@ccf.org — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:00:00 -0400

When a woman faces breast cancer, mastectomy can mean survival. But her altered appearance can also affect self-esteem. One form of breast reconstruction produces especially natural-looking results, say Cleveland Clinic plastic surgeons.

New Choices in Birth Control

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Today’s newer options in contraception are highly effective and easily reversible. What’s more, they also offer benefits beyond birth control.

Get Fit Without Getting Hurt

healthedge@ccf.org — Tue, 22 May 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Begin an exercise program gradually to avoid overuse injuries.

Interested in Laser Vision Correction?

healthedge@ccf.org — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Learn about the different treatments available for nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism.

Popcast

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Schools are casting sugary sodas out of vending machines and cafeterias. Will this help kids shed pounds?

Tips for Talking with Older Drivers

healthedge@ccf.org — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Most older adults have been driving 40, 50, even 60 years, so conversations about "giving up the keys" aren't about simply handing over meaningless bits of metal.

Spotting Eating Disorders

healthedge@ccf.org — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Crossing a thin line -- how thin is too thin?

Living...with Cancer

healthedge@ccf.org — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Feeling alone and scared is normal, but life doesn't have to lose meaning.

Student Athlete Steroid Use

healthedge@ccf.org — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Could your athlete be using steroids?

The Importance of Hydration

healthedge@ccf.org — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Tips to keep well-hydrated during exercise and athletic events.

Using Light Therapy to Treat Skin Conditions

healthedge@ccf.org — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Look out birthmarks, warts, acne, unwanted hair, and scars -- lasers are out to get you.

Weight Gain: Could One Food Ingredient be the Culprit?

healthedge@ccf.org — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:00:00 -0400

Some researchers are linking high-fructose corn syrup to the alarming rates of obesity and diabetes.