Rheumatologist joins The Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers care team

Toledo Clinic Cancer Centers’ (TCCC) strong commitment to providing comprehensive, collaborative care, the group of dedicated, compassionate providers recently expanded to include rheumatologist Amrita Padda, MD.Dr.

Simple missteps that sabotage weight loss

You’ve increased your intake of fruits and veggies, foresworn high-fat foods, said “sayonara” to sweets, and added a three-mile brisk walk to your list of daily activities. Still, you’re seeing no results on the scale—or, worse, you’re actually gaining pounds. What gives?

EATING WELL

AM I GETTING ENOUGH PROTEIN? If you’re asking this question, you’re likely getting enough. How much you actually need to build muscle depends on your weight, activity level, and age.Still, for many people, “protein” is the latest obsession.

Should you be shoveling snow?

JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT it was safe to go back outside after raking or blowing that last batch of fallen leaves to the curb, snow-removal season is upon us once again. For those who don’t own a snowblower, that means picking up a shovel every time the white stuff accumulates on driveways and walks.

Long to live long? Ten diet tips for better health and longevity

GOOD NUTRITION IS a critical part of health and development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), better nutrition is related to improved health at all ages, a lower risk of diseases, and longevity.

Choose the right footwear fit

FEET ARE OFTEN taken for granted when evaluating personal well-being, but when you make your foot health a priority, many of the lifestyle aches and pains you’re dealing with can be reduced or even eliminated.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence- based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.

Cloudy vision? Could be cataracts

The development of cataracts—or clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye—is a very common byproduct of the aging process. In fact, according to the National Eye Institute, more than half of all Americans age 80 or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to get rid of them.