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Finding the Sweet Spot for Sugar Consumption
Sugars and sweets are a reality of our culinary tastes. The key to a healthy diet, though, is some moderation. Registered dietitian Beth Czerwony explains how you can have your cake and eat it, too.
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October 19, 2022
How To Deal With Acne with Amy Kassouf, MD
Many people believe that acne is predominately a teenage problem. However, as we grow older, we realize that many of us face the pain and inconvenience of acne throughout our entire lives. Dr. Kassouf discusses the causes of acne and what options are available to you in the pursuit of clearer skin.
Play NowOctober 12, 2022
What To Expect in Menopause with Dr. Pelin Batur
Menopause is a natural part of aging that marks the end of the female reproductive years - but so many of us don't know what to expect until we're in the midst of it. Maybe you just know that you'll stop having your period, or you've heard about the sweaty agony of hot flashes. But what's really happening, and why? And most importantly, how can you cope? Dr. Batur explains menopause and walks you through some of the ways you can deal with the many changes it brings.
Play NowOctober 5, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Brain Study with Dr. Imad Najm
One in every six people around the world live with a neurological disorder - a broad term used to describe things such as Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or headaches. The first-of-its-kind Cleveland Clinic Brain Study is aiming to identify biomarkers of these disorders, so doctors can hopefully better predict who might develop a neurological disorder, potentially transforming the future of healthcare. Dr. Imad Najm, the study's co-PI, discusses how the study came about, what makes the study so groundbreaking, and what other goals doctors hope to achieve.
Play NowSeptember 28, 2022
Breastfeeding: What You Need To Know with Dr. Heidi Szugye
Breastfeeding, which is sometimes known as chestfeeding, is a natural way growing babies and infants get nutrients after birth. Dr. Heidi Szugye, medical director of the Cleveland Clinic's Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic and Center, discusses the physical and emotional benefits to breastfeeding, what parents can expect from the process and tips on breastfeeding success.
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