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

Treadmill Talks: How to Speak with Your Kid about Drugs, Sex

When you have “the talk” with your child about drug use or sex, should you tell him or her about your experiences or keep your mouth shut? In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals the answer. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: An iPhone App for Headaches?

Do you suffer from cluster headaches or migraines? Your smartphone may provide help in the not-so-distant future. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals the treatment scientists are developing and how it will work with your iPhone. View Full Post

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4 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Cancer Risk

My mother has had two biopsies for a “worry spot” that keeps popping up in her mammograms. For no-one-knows-how-long, her brother lived with vertigo and a constant ringing in his ear – until doctors realized that an auditory tumor was causing his complaints. And right now, her sister is undergoing chemo for ovarian cancer that was discovered during an elective hysterectomy. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: If You’re Pregnant, Avoid Eating These Fish

If you’re pregnant, it’s important to get enough DHA, the most beneficial component of fish oil. But you shouldn’t get it by eating just any fish. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals why DHA is so important for both mom and child and explains the safe way to get it. View Full Post