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5 Surprising Tips from Breast Cancer Experts

It’s October. Do you know where your breast health stands? Breast cancer steals far too many lives, but we’re making progress in learning how to prevent, detect, treat and move on from it. Helping to spread the word are SharecareNow’s Top 10 Online Influencers in Breast Cancer. These journalists, doctors and cancer survivors are making a difference by educating, complaining, comforting and engaging—pushing the conversation about breast cancer forward in crucial ways. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Should You Buy Organic?

Organic produce costs more than conventional, but is it better for you? According to a new study, it's generally not more nutritious. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals who should still buy organic, and which foods made the “dirty dozen” list. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Good News for Milk Chocolate Lovers

Grab a handful of chocolate chips and listen up: It turns out that dark chocolate isn’t the only type of chocolate that’s good for you. In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals why milk chocolate chips can decrease your risk of stroke. View Full Post

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Dancing for Health and Happiness

When I was in junior high school my mother signed me up for ballroom dance classes. The classes took place in the school gym once a week. The girls had to wear dresses and white gloves and the boys had to wear dress-up clothes. I remember feeling like I was being tortured. That was my impression of ballroom dance until several years ago when I tried it again. View Full Post

Treadmill Talks: Dangerous Side Effects of Statins

Statins are used to lower bad cholesterol and decreasing inflammation. But did you know they can increase the risk of diabetes? In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, reveals why you may want to reconsider taking statins and what you can take instead. View Full Post