Cleveland Clinic

08/09/2025

Want to lose 10 pounds? Then, it’s important to avoid these common mistakes.

08/09/2025

The best smoothies are nutrient-dense and full of protein, vitamins, minerals and healthy fats. This recipe is not only delicious, but it also activates your metabolism, sustains energy levels and stabilizes blood sugar.

This smoothie will help jump-start your metabolism and keep you energized from the moment you take your first sip.

08/09/2025

When everything feels a little bit chaotic, it can be hard to embrace a more positive mindset. But finding ways to face challenges and maintain a positive outlook can be an important game-changer for your physical, mental and emotional health.

The power of positive thinking can influence your physical, mental and emotional health if you continue to build positive intentions. Here’s how you can lean more into an optimistic mindset.

08/09/2025

Vanilla extract could potentially keep the mosquitoes at bay for a short amount of time — but not long. And it won’t do the trick to keep you safe from other stings and bites.

Vanilla extract doesn’t repel mosquitoes — and may attract other bugs. Learn what actually works to protect you from bites and insect-borne diseases.

08/08/2025

If you’re all about getting a bronzed look this summer, one trend that may cause more harm than good is beer tanning.

Our dermatologist explains why using the alcoholic drink as a tanning lotion can lead to sunburn and more.

If you’re all about getting a bronzed look this summer, one trend that may cause more harm than good is beer tanning. A dermatologist explains why using the alcoholic drink as a tanning lotion can lead to sunburn and even skin cancer.

08/08/2025

8 ways stress impacts your heart:

Learn how stress can directly and indirectly contribute to heart disease — and what you can do to protect yourself.

08/08/2025

Discover how just 10 to 30 minutes of sunlight can benefit your health.

It’s not all in your head: Sunlight plays a role in your overall health and well-being. A family medicine physician outlines the specific benefits sunshine can bring, plus how much of it you need each day and how to soak it up safely.

08/08/2025

Learn to practice portion control with these simple tips from our registered dietitian.

A dietitian explains what portion sizes are, why it’s so important to pay attention to them and how to practice portion control in your everyday life.

08/08/2025

Black currants may be one of the healthiest berries you’re not eating. These small, dark fruits are packed with vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants that support your heart, skin, eyes and more.

Packed with antioxidants and vitamin C, black currants are a delicious and bold berry. Here’s why you should give them a try.

08/08/2025

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and bipolar disorder share many symptoms, like mood swings and impulsive behavior. But they’re actually different conditions. BPD is a personality disorder, while bipolar disorder is a mood disorder.

With BPD, mood symptoms change drastically within the same day or from hour to hour. One day, everything can be fine, and the next day, everything can be awful. Treatment for BPD often combines medications with therapy.

Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder that causes extreme shifts between depression and mania. Similar to BPD, bipolar disorder treatment involves a combination of medication and therapy, but with more emphasis on medications to stabilize mood.

Both BPD and bipolar disorder come with unique sets of challenges. One isn’t worse than the other. They’re both lifelong mental health conditions that require medication and therapy. It’s also possible to be diagnosed with both BPD and bipolar disorder. If you recognize any of the signs or symptoms of BPD or bipolar disorder, make an appointment with your primary care provider or a behavioral health specialist.

08/07/2025

Mewing sounds like something cats do, but it has nothing to do with felines. It’s actually a tongue exercise that’s gaining popularity through social media.

Learn if it can shape your jawline here:

Mewing is a tongue exercise people may do to help straighten teeth or reshape their face. But does this popular social media trend actually work? A family medicine expert shares what research shows.

08/07/2025

If you ask 86-year-old triathlete Luise Easton about her achievements, she’ll humbly downplay many of them. But with a wall full of medals in her home, it’s clear her determination hasn’t wavered—even as she trains with a heart that’s grown weaker over the years.

Luise’s competitive spirit began early, with a second-place finish in an inner tube race at age 7. She still treasures the medal. She went on to become a state champion in synchronized swimming, a high school swimming coach, and eventually a triathlete. A painful foot injury led to a 22-year break, but she reignited her passion in 2015.

Luise has completed more than 100 multi-sport events. She trains year-round. Her achievements include first place finishes in her age group at world championships in Spain and Canada, which she modestly mentions. “As I get older, I’m sometimes the only competitor in my group. I only have to show up and finish the race to win!” Showing up, training, and completing the event is no small feat, and Luise continues to do it with perseverance.

In 2021, Luise began experiencing breathing issues. Her doctor at the time noticed her ejection fraction percentage, which indicates how well your heart pumps blood, was slightly below normal. She adjusted her training, but it wasn’t enough.

In 2023, her coach recommended she see sports cardiologist Dr. Tamanna Singh. Additional testing confirmed Luise had mildly reduced ejection fraction or “weaker heart.” Luise continues to be monitored by Dr. Singh and her care team and takes oral medications. This has helped manage her condition and allowed her to continue doing what she loves.

Dr. Singh admires Luise’s strength, dedication, and self-motivation. “Luise recognizes what she needs --as a human, a woman and an athlete –that will shape the activities required for a meaningful life,” notes Dr. Singh. “I’m not the one to say you can never do it. I’m the one to say, ‘Prove me wrong,’ but do it in a healthy way.”

Today, Luise adapts her approach—walking instead of running, skipping the cycling leg, and choosing shorter events. Her advice is simple: “Put one foot in front of the other. Find something you like that gets you moving, and just do it.”