Dietary decisions play a big role in reducing breast cancer
October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.
October is here, signaling the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October has arrived and with it Breast Cancer Awareness month. Everyone knows early screening is a key step in preventing the cancer, but there are also a myriad of other steps one can take to reduce the threat of cancer. Those include dietary decisions.
Beverages now make up a third of chain restaurant menus. That's not good, says one dietician
Despite the obesity epidemic that has breached into the U.S., sugary and calorie-filled beverages continue to dominate the menus of fast-food restaurants. A new study from the Cleveland Clinic monitoring the evolution of 63 U.S. chain restaurant menus found beverages now make up a third of those menus. That's not good, said one registered dietician, who is worried the availability of so many sugary beverages could magnify an already troubling trend of obesity.
As beverages increasingly populate restaurant menus, health officials warn of more sugary drinks
Despite the obesity epidemic that has breached into the U.S., sugary and calorie-filled beverages continue to dominate the menus of fast-food restaurants. A new study from the Cleveland Clinic monitoring the evolution of 63 U.S. chain restaurant menus found beverages now make up a third of those menus. That's not good, said one registered dietician, who is worried the availability of so many sugary beverages could magnify an already troubling trend of obesity.
Mom blogger infuses humor and sarcasm into her stories of addiction and depression
Tiffany Jenkins grew up around alcohol, drugs and a subsequent addiction that led her down a dark path in high school. The daily struggle was magnified by depression and eventually led to her dropping out of school. Now, years later she blogs about those experiences, infusing and sarcasm into those stories. She's clearly tapped a market of interested followers that now number three and a half million followers. Find her book "High Achiever" on Amazon.
From rehab to social media star, Mom infuses humor in blogs about addiction
Tiffany Jenkins grew up around alcohol, drugs and a subsequent addiction that led her down a dark path in high school. The daily struggle was magnified by depression and eventually led to her dropping out of school. Now, years later she blogs about those experiences, infusing and sarcasm into those stories. She's clearly tapped a market of interested followers that now number three and a half million followers. Find her book "High Achiever" on Amazon.
Parents, connect with your kids even when they push away. They'll thank you for it later
It may get difficult at times, but a new study from the Cleveland Clinic Children's said the more connected kids feel to their parents and teachers when they're growing up, the healthier they'll be as adults. Teens need to learn through trial and error, and that means letting them fail, but in a safe environment. Finding that balance can be tricky for parents when it feels like their kids are pushing away from them. But that doesn't mean they should give up trying to connect with them.
Teens who feel connected to parents grow up to be healthier adults, study shows
It may get difficult at times, but a new study from the Cleveland Clinic Children's said the more connected kids feel to their parents and teachers when they're growing up, the healthier they'll be as adults. Teens need to learn through trial and error, and that means letting them fail, but in a safe environment. Finding that balance can be tricky for parents when it feels like their kids are pushing away from them. But that doesn't mean they should give up trying to connect with them.
CBD is all the hype nowadays, but not all of it is regulated. Here's what you need to know
You've probably heard of CBD - it's everywhere. The compound, which is extracted from marijuana buds and flowers is used to treat pain and disorders like epilepsy. However, with the hype reaching a fever pitch, it'll help to know where it's best to buy the product if you plan on using it. Dr. Mark Moyad of the University of Michigan explains what to look out for.
Here's the most important things you need to know about CBD
CBD is sweeping the nation and the accompanying hype has made it a difficult thing to ignore. CBD is extracted from flowers or buds of marijuana. It's not the compound that gets you high, but it does have many medical uses. However, if you're going to be ingesting the ingredient you should know where to buy it and that's not always easy. Dr. Mark Moyad from the University of Michigan explains what you need to know.
Henry Ford Hospital's brain banks is one of the world's biggest. It contains key data on how to treat tumors
Hundreds of brain tissue samples are stored at Henry Ford Hospital, where it gets tested, data is logged and a treasure trove of information regarding treating tumors is collected.
Henry Ford Hospital has one of the largest brain tissue banks in the world.
Hundreds of brain tissue samples are stored at Henry Ford Hospital, where it gets tested, data is logged and a treasure trove of information regarding treating tumors is collected.
Flu season 2019 is here folks. Time to get your flu shot
It may still feel like summer, but flu season 2019 is here. Which means doctors recommend getting your shots.
Flu season 2019 has arrived
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The Doctor Is In: Cold & Flu
An Urgent Care doctor from Beaumont Health helps decipher differences between cold, flu and allergies. Content is sponsored and provided by Beaumont Health.
Jay Dunn has Dystonia, which cause his muscles to cramp and twist. He's now campaigning for a cure
Dystonia is a movement disorder that causes muscles to twist and cramp. While doctors don't know why the disease happens, they believe it's a miscommunication between the brain and the body. Jay Dunn, who started to showcase symptoms of Dystonia when he was just 6 is now fundraising for a cure. The campaign is called the 5 Dollar Cure and you may have seen it advertised on an I-696 billboard. You can help by donating $5.
Men like house cleaning more than going to the doctor. That's a problem for preventing diseases
For many men, cleaning the bathroom, or mowing the lawn, is more appealing than going to the doctor, according to a recent Cleveland Clinic survey. Dr. Ryan Berglund says results show this 'doctor dread' is deeply rooted.
