Healthwatch: Avoiding norovirus when traveling this summer
Read full article: Healthwatch: Avoiding norovirus when traveling this summerWith summer travel ramping up, you may see headlines about norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships. If you’re wondering what that is and how you can help protect yourself, a Cleveland Clinic doctor explains.
Healthwatch: How long should it take you to fall asleep?
Read full article: Healthwatch: How long should it take you to fall asleep?Ever wonder if it’s normal to take a while to drift off, or if falling asleep instantly is actually a good thing? According to sleep experts, most people should fall asleep within 10 to 20 minutes.
Healthwatch: The many benefits of bird watching
Read full article: Healthwatch: The many benefits of bird watchingAccording to health experts like Dr. Susan Albers from the Cleveland Clinic, spending even 15 minutes in nature can lower your stress levels, reduce your heart rate, and help you feel more at peace.
Healthwatch: Dad back to racing after kidney transplant, battle with cancer
Read full article: Healthwatch: Dad back to racing after kidney transplant, battle with cancerJordan Bupp knows what it means to face challenges at high speed—both on and off the racetrack. After a shocking diagnosis of renal failure in his twenties, Jordan’s life took a sharp turn as he underwent a kidney transplant.
Healthwatch: Importance of blood donations during summer
Read full article: Healthwatch: Importance of blood donations during summerDid you know that blood donations drop during the summer, even though the need stays the same? With schools and colleges closed, and many people traveling or busy, donations often decrease just when they’re needed most.
Healthwatch: How summer heat can impact migraines
Read full article: Healthwatch: How summer heat can impact migrainesDid you know that extreme weather, sudden changes in barometric pressure, and even summer thunderstorms can trigger migraines? Experts remind us that the weather isn’t always on our side.
Healthwatch: How women can reduce risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Read full article: Healthwatch: How women can reduce risk for Alzheimer’s DiseaseA report from Cleveland Clinic found that a majority of women do not realize they are at greater risk for getting Alzheimer’s. So, what can they do to help prevent it?
Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure
Read full article: Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closureAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
Healthwatch: Heat or ice, which is better for treating minor injuries?
Read full article: Healthwatch: Heat or ice, which is better for treating minor injuries?Ever wondered when to use heat or ice for strains, sprains, bumps, or bruises? Dr. John Hanicak from Cleveland Clinic shares the best approach.
HealthWatch: Roanoke doctor offers free CPR training, AEDs to underserved neighborhoods
Read full article: HealthWatch: Roanoke doctor offers free CPR training, AEDs to underserved neighborhoodsYou don’t have to be a medical professional to save a life. One quick action — CPR or a defibrillator — can mean the difference between a family dinner next week and a phone call no one wants to receive.
Healthwatch: How AI could help doctors read heart MRIs faster
Read full article: Healthwatch: How AI could help doctors read heart MRIs fasterImagine a world where doctors can analyze over a thousand heart MRI images in seconds. Researchers at Cleveland Clinic are developing an AI program that reviews all heart images at once and generates detailed reports almost instantly.
Healthwatch: Driving simulator helps mom who suffered stroke get back on road
Read full article: Healthwatch: Driving simulator helps mom who suffered stroke get back on roadAfter a life-changing stroke left her unable to walk or talk, Amanda Shannon refused to let go of her independence. Her message for others facing similar challenges: “Remember, always fight.”
Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play space
Read full article: Barnyard Sensory Gym opens in Floyd County with inclusive indoor play spaceOrganizers say the gym was created after years of feedback from research and local families, with the goal of providing a safe, inclusive place for kids to play indoors.
