Obesity and diabetes aren’t just serious health issues for millions of Americans. They also weigh us down financially, racking up billions of dollars in healthcare costs. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, discusses whether bariatric surgery is likely to reduce healthcare expenditures over the long haul. View Full Post
Women: Listen to Your Heart
Despite the fact that public health experts have mounted a huge campaign for the past decade or more to inform women about the different ways that a heart attack can present itself, all the statistics show that we women are still waiting too long to call for help. I believe that one of the reasons has to do with our nature: Most of us live in the land of denial. We do not think that something like a heart attack can happen to us. And we’re so busy taking care of others that we often ignore our own symptoms. View Full Post
Treadmill Talks: Can Certain TV Programs Reduce Aggression in Kids?
Parents have long worried that violent TV can trigger aggression in kids. But a new study suggests that the right programs can actually improve your child’s behavior. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, explains the findings and reveals how long the behavioral benefits last. View Full Post
3 Surprising Ways to Ease Joint Pain
The weather’s getting warmer, which means that all you weekend warriors and warrior wannabes will soon be out in force. You’ll be working up a sweat – and once the adrenaline wears off, you’ll probably be icing down your aching joints! View Full Post
Treadmill Talks: Cigarette Gender Gap Goes Up in Smoke
Half a century ago, women were much less likely than men to die of lung cancer. Now, the tides have turned. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals the new statistics and explains why an increase in tobacco use is such bad news for women. View Full Post
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