Treadmill Talks: Should You Stop Taking Birth Control Pills?

A new study has reaffirmed the link between birth control pills and a higher risk of stroke-causing blood clots. But does that mean should you stop taking birth control? In this Treadmill Talk, Sharecare expert Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer for Cleveland Clinic, and chair of its Wellness Institute, shares his view. View Full Post

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On Dr. Oz: Best Weight-Loss Teas

Looking to lose weight? Then it’s tea time. The benefits of drinking tea are well known. Both black and green teas are rich in antioxidants that help fight heart disease and cancer. Many experts also recommend green tea as a weight-loss aid. But don’t stop there. There are other teas that can help you shed the pounds, including one that worked for Jessica Simpson. As seen on The Dr. Oz Show, Sharecare natural medicine expert Bryce Wylde says drinking these four teas—at specific times of the day—can be an important part of your weight loss program. View Full Post

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Staying Healthy: When Less Is More

Many times in life we get the idea that if a little bit of something is good, then more is certainly better. That, however, is not always the case. Let’s look at a couple of examples having to do with how we take care of ourselves. View Full Post

Today’s Physicians at Technological Tipping Point

Today I am pleased to announce the findings from our 2012 National Physicians Survey (NPS). Conducted by the little blue book (tlbb) in partnership with Sharecare, the 2012 NPS is a comprehensive survey that was conducted in January 2012. View Full Post

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Easy Ways to Work Out at Home

Hate the gym? Can’t afford a membership? You don’t need one! You can shape up using “equipment” that’s in your home right now. View Full Post