Be Well Current Issue
Fall 2010
From the Cover
Get our podiatric surgeon’s tips for choosing shoes that will keep your feet happy and healthy.
New heated chemotherapy treatment for abdominal cancers is helping to reduce side effects and improve outcomes.
Read these real-life examples and find out if similar circumstances are sabotaging your health.
Heart Health
If you take warfarin (Coumadin) to inhibit blood clot formation, be sure to ask your doctor about these important issues concerning this drug.
A new Cleveland Clinic study shows even minor plaque buildup in your arteries can be dangerous to your heart health.
Our pulmonologist offers simple steps to improve the air quality in your home — and improve your health.
If you’re using commercial cleaning products in your home, you may be contributing to poor indoor air quality.
Also in This Issue
Read what our liver expert has to say about keeping your most complex internal organ healthy for life, including the effects of medications.
Surgical advances and greater use of robotics offer better results, less pain and faster recovery.
If the effects of age and gravity are bringing you down, learn what types of cosmetic procedures are available to help improve your outlook.
When it comes to rehabilitation following an injury or illness, gaming therapy scores big with patients.
Read our experts’ answers to questions about glaucoma, thinning hair and psoriatic arthritis.
The road to parenthood isn’t always smooth. Given the intricate nature of the human reproductive system, it’s no wonder that approximately one in every six couples hit a roadblock after trying to conceive for a year.
Learn how a problem in your mouth can be a symptom of a problem elsewhere in your body such as heart disease, diabetes or osteoporosis.
A Japanese study has found that a cup or more of green tea a day may be associated with decreased tooth loss.
Are you 50 or older? Find out what privileges you can get to make your life healthier and more enjoyable.
Cleveland Clinic program helps schoolchildren take steps to a healthier lifestyle, inside and out.





