Is a Preventative Breast Cancer Vaccine in Our Future?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 2:30A kaputk

For years, experts have looked for ways to improve treatment options for people with breast cancer , which remains one of the most common types of cancer in the United States and beyond. But what about preventing the disease? Cleveland Clinic has...

Recipe: Chicken Mushroom Barley Soup

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 1:42A Wellness Team

Whether cooked in a crockpot or on the stove, this low-fat soup from our dietitians is great paired with a side salad and whole-grain crackers for a hearty winter meal. Not too heavy, but just the right amount of warmth to have you feeling cozy!...

Do Hypoallergenic Pillow and Mattress Covers Really Work for Allergies?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 1:41A Family Health Team

Q: Do hypoallergenic pillow and mattress covers actually help allergies? A: Yes. Hypoallergenic pillow and mattress covers serve as a physical barrier if you re allergic to dust mites . Evidence shows the covers provide a measurable, significant...

Do Your Wisdom Teeth Really Have to Come Out?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 1:40A Family Health Team

Once you’ve moved into your late teen years, you may think the teeth you see are the only teeth you’ll ever get. But there’s a strong possibility that isn’t true. Your wisdom teeth can still break through, or erupt , even in early adulthood....

3 Heart Attack Signs Women Shouldn’t Ignore

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 1:39A Heart and Vascular Team

Your body is very adept at giving signals when something’s wrong. For example, a problem with the heart not only triggers nerves in that area, but also causes pain elsewhere. The pain or pressure is sometimes sudden, not due to physical exertion,...

How Safe Is That TikTok Health Trend?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 1:00A kaputk

TikTok is great for plenty of things, including going down the rabbit hole of choreography, cooking and cats… but what about health advice? Every week, it seems like a new viral health trend makes waves on the social media app, with content...

How To Stop a Panic Attack in Its Tracks

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/26 12:45A kaputk

A racing heart. Sweating. Dizziness. Trouble breathing. A panic attack can be overwhelming, and it can feel like you’re powerless to stop it. But you can learn to control or even stop panic attacks. Clinical psychologist Regina Josell, PsyD ,...

How to Rake Leaves Without Hurting Your Back

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 2:00A Wellness Team

Those glorious crimson-hued sugar maples and bronze chestnut oaks. Not to mention the golden yellow aspens and poplars. Yes, Mother Nature’s autumn display is surely a delight to the eyes. But when all of those leaves hit the ground, fall can...

Recipe: Stewed Tomatoes, Radishes + Peppers

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 1:57A Wellness Team

This dish makes an excellent side dish, but can even be served as a main course when served atop a toasted slice of 100% whole-grain bread. Garnish with sprigs of dill to add fresh flavor. Ingredients 6 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters 1 red bell...

Do Masks Make You Sick?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 1:56A fenneld

Despite being an effective tool in slowing the spread of COVID-19, face masks can’t seem to catch a break these days. They fog up glasses , they can be uncomfortable to wear and some people just don t like being told that they must wear one . But...

What to Eat When You Have the Flu

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 1:47A kaputk

If you’ve ever heard the old adage “Feed a cold, starve a fever,” you may be inclined to forego food when you have the flu . But forget what you’ve heard. The truth is that when you’re sick, whether with a cold or a fever, healthy food is exactly...

Oberlin College president helps students tackle fitness

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/25 1:37A

Staying fit was always second nature for Oberlin College President Carmen Twillie Ambar, a former high school student-athlete. But she suddenly struggled after she graduated.“I had this kind of up and down weight journey that had me sort of...

BMI for Women: How It Works and What It Reveals About Your Health

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 1:00A schneik4

You may have seen those handy online body mass index (BMI) calculators. Maybe you even punched in your weight and height to get your results. And maybe you were shocked by what you saw and vowed never to use one again. If you’re a woman, you’re...

5 Types of Therapy: Which is Best for You?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 10/25 12:45A schneik4

Feeling overwhelmed with life? Experiencing anxiety? Struggling with your mental health can be scary, especially when you don’t know where to turn or how to begin working on improving yourself. Talking to a trained mental health professional can...

Here are ways children can form healthy eating habits

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 10/22 2:30A

A new report released this week has found that autonomy, structure and repetition are the key to helping young children develop healthy eating habits.The report is from the Healthy Eating Research Program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation at...