Fish is often touted as a healthy alternative to beef, pork or chicken, but not all fish are equally safe to eat, and some are to be avoided. What’s a consumer to do? The Cleveland Clinic outlines the best and the worst. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Is our tap water safe and healthy to drink?
Fresh water, available at the twist of a faucet handle, is a blessing of modern living. We use it to clean our clothes, our dishes and our bodies. But is it safe to drink? And how can we be sure? The Cleveland Clinic discusses the issues involved. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Sleep apnea’s causes, symptoms and treatments
Sleep apnea is a condition that makes you stop breathing while you’re sleep, usually because of a restricted airway. Sleep apnea can cause serious health problems, but it’s highly treatable. The Cleveland Clinic offers a great overview of the condition. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Watch out for heat stroke this summer!
Climate change is making summers hotter than ever! That’s why we should all beware of heat stroke, which is a dangerous condition that requires emergency care. The Cleveland Clinic explains, the symptoms, treatments and prevention for heat stroke. (Photo: Creative Commons)
What you need to know about the flexitarian diet
“Flexitarian” is a word cross of “flexible” and “vegetarian,” and is attractive alternative to those who want the benefits of a vegetarian diet but aren’t ready or willing to forego meat. What’s it all about? The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: foodswings, Creative Commons)
Are you addicted to shopping?
Some folks joke that they are “shopaholics,” but compulsive shopping is no laughing matter. Oniomania — the technical name for shopping addiciton, is a real and serious mental health concern. The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Daniel Kulinski, Creative Commons)
Vaping carries its own significant risks
The use of e-cigarettes has become a widespread alternative to smoking, especially among younger adults, but experts say vaping is just as addictive as smoking cigarettes, and it has plenty of risks. The Cleveland Clinic gives the analysis. (Photo: SmokeTastic)
Should you take Ozempic for weight loss?
Ozempic® may be one of the most talked-about medications in recent history. For many people living with obesity, it seems a miracle drug. But it’s not for everyone. The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Andres Ayrton via Pexels)
Enjoy the holidays without overindulging
With lots of parties, get-togethers and family dinners, the holidays present plenty of temptation and opportunity to eat and drink way more than is good for us. The Cleveland Clinic suggests ways to eat and stay healthy as we celebrate. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Ten ways to beat insomnia
Maybe you can’t get to sleep, or maybe you wake up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep. Regardless of the scenario, the bottom line is you are robbed of needed sleep. The Cleveland Clinic offers help. (Photo: Cottonbro Studios, via Pexels)
