Try Five-Finger Breathing for Deep Relaxation

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/26 11:29P kaputk

In a go-go-go world, it’s all too easy to get stuck in fight-or-flight mode , even when you’re not facing any true threats. But if you make a conscious effort to step back, slow down and let your brain work its magic, you can find the kind of...

How Long It Takes To Get Pregnant and How You Can Up Your Odds

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/26 11:28P evansm22

When you’re trying to get pregnant, the anticipation is real. Whether you’ve been trying for a while or just starting to think about stopping birth control , the days on the calendar suddenly take on new meaning. Is it an ovulation day? Is my...

Yes, You Can Get COVID-19 Twice (and Even More)

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/26 11:26P bigleyj

You made it through COVID-19 once and now you’re feeling invincible. Surely, you’re not going to get it again, right? Especially after you got vaccinated? Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but that’s not exactly true. Experts say you’re not in...

Are Vaccinations Safe for People With Lymphoma?

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/26 11:26P bigleyj

Maintaining your health and protecting your body from potential infection is important — and that’s where vaccines come into play . But if you have lymphoma and are concerned that your treatment could have adverse effects on your immune system,...

What To Do When You’re (Literally) Sick With Grief

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/25 11:34P evansm22

It’s a harsh reality that losses happen to us all. Whether you’re mourning the death of a loved one or recoiling from the end of a relationship or leaving a job or experiencing any other life-altering loss, it s only natural to have some...

How To Explain Your Lymphoma Diagnosis to Friends and Family

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/25 11:31P bigleyj

Understanding and processing your cancer diagnosis can be challenging. While coming to terms with having lymphoma, you may have to field questions and concerns from family and friends who want to offer their support — and navigating those...

Stop a Nosebleed in 6 Steps

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/25 11:31P kaputk

Nosebleeds often seem to happen out of the blue, striking at random. All that blood can be scary for kids and adults alike. And while they’re common, there are simple steps you can take to help them stop. Ear, nose and throat surgeon Mohamad...

Recipe: Vegetarian Red Bean Chili

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/25 11:30P Digestive Health Team

This chili is a heart-healthy twist on the original, with soy crumbles as a stand-in for meat. Deep spices, savory stewed tomatoes and hearty kidney beans help create the richness you come to expect from a chili, despite the lighter calories and...

Why You Stress Eat and How To Stop

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/25 11:30P kaputk

After an argument with your family, you’re now stuffing leftover pasta into your mouth like a zombie. You had a tough day at work, and now you feel like you could eat an entire pizza. Or maybe you don’t even realize how stressed out you are, but...

OSU launches online tool to assess cancer and heart disease risk

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 1/25 4:01A

The Ohio State University has developed an online tool that allows individuals to assess their risk for developing cancer or heart disease. The 'Family Health Risk Calculator' takes into account both personal and family health history. According...

Mom battles breast cancer while pregnant, shares brave journey, road to recovery

News 5 Cleveland (Your Health Matters) 1/25 1:30A

Breast cancer affects one in eight women in America, and 85% of women who are diagnosed with the disease do not have a family history. The statistics are startling to anyone, but imagine being pregnant while battling breast cancer. It’s a battle...

What To Do During a Genital Herpes Outbreak

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/24 11:28P kaputk

Genital herpes is a lifelong condition. Once you’ve contracted it, the virus stays in your nerve cells forever — even if you never have symptoms. And while that might sound overwhelming, there’s good news, too. For starters, genital herpes is...

TikTok Trend Alert: How Creatine Can Improve Your Workout

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/24 11:27P schneik4

If one of your goals this year is to hit the gym, you may recently have gone down a rabbit hole of information on how to make the most of your sweat sessions. It can be overwhelming to read about what fitness tracker to use, what kind of protein...

Peter Pan Syndrome May Have You Saying, ‘I Don’t Want To Grow Up’

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/24 11:27P bigleyj

We can all probably agree that adulting is just hard sometimes. Between paying the bills on time, taking care of the kids and carving out space for social interactions, it all piles up really fast, leaving some of us wishing we could skirt our...

How To Pick Fish High in Omega-3 and Low in Mercury

Health Essentials | Cleveland Clinic Blog 1/24 11:24P Heart and Vascular Team

Health experts have long recommended eating at least two servings of fish each week for heart health. That’s because fish contain essential omega-3 fatty acids, which are oh-so-important for keeping the cells all over your body running in tip-top...