HealthHub Number 2 Minutes Infographic: it only takes two minutes and a chair to do something positive for your health.

What Healthy Habit Requires 2 Minutes, 1 Chair?

2 is today's surprising health number

tortellini broccoli recipe

Recipe: Tortellini-to-Go Salad

Tags: Catalyst, recipe

Not much fat, not much sugar — but this pasta salad is packed with flavor and is a great side dish with grilled foods. A summertime treat ideal for people with diabetes and others who like to keep it light.

Italian dip recipe with tomatoes

Recipe: Incredible Italian Dip

Tags: Catalyst, recipe

Enjoy this creamy and savory dip with fresh veggies instead of chips. Low in fat and sugar, it’s a great choice for those with diabetes or anyone who loves a healthy summertime snack.

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Can Surgery Help More People With Diabetes?

Tags: bariatric surgery, diabetes, healthy weight, obesity, Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight-loss surgery

For morbidly obese adults suffering from diabetes, bariatric surgery is a great treatment option. Now a new study finds even non-morbidly obese people with the disease may benefit from the surgery.

Medications are prescribed for ADHD

ADHD Meds: No Link to Later Substance Abuse

Tags: addiction, ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), child psychology

Parents worried about their kids who take meds for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can take comfort: A new study shows use of the meds has no role in substance abuse problems later in life.

Family road trip

Road Tripping? Get 5 Facts About Car-Seat Safety

Tags: child safety, children's health

If you’re a parent planning to hit the road with young kids, keep car safety in mind. Start with these car-seat tips.

Man taking aspirin may be hurting his kidneys

Supplements, OTCs May Hurt Your Kidneys

Tags: aspirin, kidney disease, kidney failure, kidney health, over the counter medications OTC, supplements

Cleveland Clinic nephrologist Robert Heyka, MD, discusses common OTC medicines, antibiotics, and herbal supplements that can cause kidney damage, and he gives advice about screenings and risk factors.

Woman on computer reading about vaginal mesh risks

The Truth About Vaginal Mesh

Tags: hernia, incontinence, pelvic floor surgery, pelvic organ prolapse (POP), pelvic surgery, vaginal mesh

TV headlines and attorney ads have frightened women about the dangers of vaginal mesh used to treat pelvic organ prolapse. But not all meshes are the same, and alternatives are available.

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Atrial Fibrillation May Hasten Thinking and Memory Loss

Tags: atrial fibrillation, dementia, irregular heartbeat, memory, stroke

As we age, problems with memory and thinking become common. But a new study shows that for those who have developed atrial fibrillation — a type of irregular heartbeat — these problems may come on more quickly.

salt

7 Ways to Shop and Cook Low-Sodium

Tags: diet, diet & nutrition, healthy diet, heart failure, heart health, high blood pressure, sodium

A few simple tips and tricks — for the grocery aisle and for your kitchen — can help you reduce your sodium intake.

Recipe: Grilled chicken pesto pizza

Recipe: Grilled Chicken Pesto Pizza

Tags: chicken, grilling, healthy diet, recipe, summer

It's fun and healthy to make pizza on the grill. You can experiment with different vegetables and fruits on your grill this season for a healthy, tasty meals.