Family Health Team

Keep your family happy and healthy. Find tips for children’s health, men’s health, women’s health and sexual health, as well as disease prevention and healthy living.

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Are Your Hands Aging You?

Tags: skin care, sunscreen, tips for winter weather, wrinkles

Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Alexandra Zhang, MD, talks about how to keep hands looking young by preventing and treating age or liver spots, brittle nails, scaly skin and bony looking hands.

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Eye Disease Rates Rise Along With Diabetes Cases

Tags: Age-related macular degeneration, diabetes, diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, eye, eye exam, eye health, glaucoma

A new study finds the number of people with vision problems is increasing. And this is partly due to the growing number of people who have diabetes.

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Clearing the Path from Hospital to Home

Tags: connected care, hospice, nursing home, rehabilitation

Connected care can help a patient transition from hospital back into the community. How it helps patients and their families navigate the confusing maze of healthcare options after they leave the hospital.

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4 Signs of Sketchy Science (Slideshow)

Tags: health scams, myths, research, supplements

From quick-fix cures to miracle foods, there's no shortage of misinformation about science and medicine. Get tips for being a smart healthcare consumer and separating the good science from the bad.

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Cinnamon Fad and Detergent Pods (Slideshow)

Tags: children, children's health, Electronic Medical Records, family, growing pains of parenting, healthcare, stress

What popular game involving cinnamon can hurt your child? Why are bright-colored detergent pods potentially life-threatening? Find the surprising answers to these and other health-related questions.

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How to Spot Bogus Health Claims

Tags: FDA, health scams

Some health products claim to cure everything, from hair loss to diabetes to cancer. These phony products don’t just waste your time and money — they can be hazardous to your health.

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How Safe Is Your Electronic Health Information?

Tags: electronic health records, Electronic Medical Records, EMR, online safety, patient information, security

Electronic medical records improve both the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery. But you may wonder what the transition from paper to PC means for the safety and privacy of your medical information.

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10 Ways to Save Your Voice

Tags: acid reflux, cold, laryngitis, voice

Your voice plays a vital role in your everyday life, but it’s easy to take it for granted. To preserve and protect your voice, try these simple tips.

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5 Ways to Control Tech Before It Controls You (Slideshow)

Tags: behavior, children's health, computer vision syndrome, eye health, iPad, sleep, sleep hygeine, stress, technology

Technology can help your health — or drain it like a smartphone's battery. Use these tips to get more out of your devices without getting powered down.

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Dance Your Way to Fitness (Video)

Tags: dancing, exercise

Dancing can provide terrific aerobic exercise, add to your strength and flexibility and improve your balance and posture. Most of all, it’s fun. What’s not to like?