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Self-Care for Busy Moms

Self-care is crucial, especially when you are taking care of children. Yet moms often feel guilty when they take time for themselves, fearing that it will harm their children. Watch the following video from Sharecare expert Julie Hanks, LCSW, for tips on how busy moms can make sure their needs are taken care of so they can have the stamina and health to be there for their family. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Why This Year’s Flu Season Is So Bad

The 2012-2013 flu season is the worst one since vaccines were developed. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, explains why experts predicted it would be bad, and what you can do to protect yourself. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Rising Mercury Levels a Serious Health Threat

The mercury level in our seas and our food is rising at a substantial rate. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, explains why and reveals which fish to avoid and which are least likely to contain unsafe levels of mercury. View Full Post

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9 Things You Need to Know Now about the Flu

This is the worst flu season in years -- emergency rooms are filling up fast with beleaguered, feverish victims. If you’ve been lucky enough to escape the flu so far, it’s not too late to help make sure you don’t get it. We turned to Sharon Orrange, MD, and Jeremy Shapiro, MD, for answers to some common flu questions. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: New Reason to Ditch the Diet Soda

Soda—whether sugared or diet— has been associated with increased risk of stroke and heart disease. But research suggests it may also be associated with a new danger: depression. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals how diet soda can affect your mental health and how much is enough to put you at risk. View Full Post