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Oh, My Aching Back — Or Is It My Hip?
Back problems can masquerade as hip problems. There is a lot of overlap between hip and back pain experts say. Learn more about how to differentiate between the two so you can pursue the most targeted treatment.
When Back Pain Means More Than a Back Problem
Don’t assume pain in the lower back, cramping in the legs and that “pins and needles” feeling are the result of a problem with your spine. Symptoms of artery disease, arthritis and neuropathy often masquerade as spinal pain.
Kids’ Fevers: When to Worry, When to Relax
Contributor: Tracy Lim, MD Fevers can be a very scary thing for parents, particularly for first-time moms and dads. Every child will eventually experience a fever, no matter how careful you are. It is important for parents to know what to do when this happens. First, some tips on measuring your child’s temperature: A variety of … Read More
5 Tips to Help You Choose and Give Safe Holiday Toys
Part of the joy of the holiday season is giving toys to young children. But some toys can present safety hazards. Hospital emergency departments treat more than 262,000 toy-related injuries each year, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Cleveland Clinic Children’s pediatrician Michael Macknin, MD, offers these guidelines to help prevent injuries. 1. Buy toys … Read More
10 Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol
We all want to be heart-healthy, and ensuring healthy levels of cholesterol — a fat, or lipid, carried through the bloodstream — is the first step. Low-density lipoprotein or LDL (bad) cholesterol contributes to plaque buildup along with triglycerides, another lipid. High-density lipoprotein or HDL (good) cholesterol discourages plaque buildup. Plaque can threaten the blood … Read More
Healthy Day Care, Halloween Safety Tips, Oatmeal and Pumpkin Spice Cookies
Cleveland Clinic Children’s Be Well eNews brings you expert tips on diet and nutrition, essential health news, healthy recipes and more. Enjoy our latest issue. Day-care Diseases: How to Keep Your Kids Healthy Will my son or daughter get sick more often being in daycare? Will it boost his or her immune system? And is … Read More
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Teaching Kids Good Eating Habits
Eating together as a family is how kids learn to make healthy food choices, to communicate with others and to master table manners. And you can’t start too soon, says pediatrician Sara Lappe, MD. Here are five do’s and don’ts for making mealtimes with young kids go smoothly: 1. Do invite everyone to sit together. … Read More
Healthier Choices for Your Summer Cookout (Infographic)
Having family or friends over for a cookout? Never fear — it doesn’t mean you’ll blow your diet. And it doesn’t mean you’ll disappoint your guests with bland or boring fare, either. Below, our registered dietitians offer helpful tips to help you to trim calories, fat and salt without sacrificing flavor or putting a damper on … Read More
Recipe: Healthier Chocolate Chip Cookies
This heart-healthy version of everyone’s favorite cookie is low in cholesterol and high in omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts and canola oil replace the usual eggs and butter, and oats and whole-wheat flour provide the whole grain. It’s a recipe you can indulge in occasionally without guilt (and a little dark chocolate never hurts)! Ingredients 3 … Read More