Be Well Current Issue
Winter 2010
From the Cover
The secret to a strong back is a strong core. Follow these tips to help prevent back pain for life.
Your body is like a stress barometer that raises a red flag when stress is out of control.
Heart Health
Low blood pressure can be just as dangerous as high blood pressure, but it’s more than a numbers game.
Get answers to questions on cholesterol-lowering medications, cardiac rehab, heart flutters and what to expect during a cardiac exam.
Here’s the last word on the heart-health benefits of folic acid and vitamin E.
Also in This Issue
This ancient therapy helps people better manage ailments and improve their quality of life.
Seeing spots or flashes? Find out why they happen and how to treat them.
Winter is half over. Use these tips to stay well and feel great through winter’s grueling second half.
Patients with cancer are finding a host of wellness opportunities at Cleveland Clinic.
Disorders of the thyroid are common, yet symptoms often can be misleading. If you have symptoms, find out what they might mean.
Cold weather is hard on a heart. Our heart expert offers tips for keeping yours in good working order now and all year long.
Success of a vasectomy reversal depends on a number of factors. Find out what they are and how to boost fertility in general.
If your oral meds are causing side effects, don’t give up. Talk to your doctor about alternatives.
A basic and metabolic workup can help pinpoint the problem and help doctors prevent, rather than just treat, painful kidney stones. And novel treatments can help treat pancreatic stones.
Tempted to try colonic cleansing? Our expert explains whether or not it’s a good idea and why.
Cleveland Clinic experts tackle insurance questions in a series of forums free to the public.
