Dr. Seth Levine will be writing a monthly medical column for the Cleveland Jewish News.
As I walk through the hospital wards to see patients, something is shifting. The once air of tension and uneasiness stemming from this virus is now breeding a feel of hope and vibrance as we see the numbers falling. Vaccinations are decreasing new cases and attenuating the virus severity overall.
When someone walks into my office, my goal is to make them feel at home. I want my patient to know that not only did I look at their chart, but I also extensively reviewed their medical history and am ready and able to meet them. I want them to know that my office is a place in which they ca…
I had COVID-19 back in December 2020. I just saw a study from Cleveland Clinic that says I don’t have to be vaccinated if I have natural immunity. Is this true?
The metal magnesium cannot be synthesized by the body, but is present in every cell of every living organism. It is abundant in the earth’s crust and is absorbed by plants that pass the mineral up through the food chain.
Having access to everything inside our own homes is something most of us take for granted. Simply being able to climb stairs, reach counter tops or perform basic tasks around the house is something that comes easy to most people. But for people with reduced mobility from physical or mental d…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration just approved the first Alzheimer’s drug in 20 years. Why are some saying it shouldn’t have been approved? Is it not safe?
With June being Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, there is no shortage of activities in Northeast Ohio for people with dementia and their caregivers. Throughout the month, organizations are holding events, both physically and virtually, to promote awareness and help those in need.
Alzheimer’s is a difficult disease to live with. It is the most common cause of dementia, which can cause loss of memory, language and other critical mental and physical functions.
Our shoulders are the most mobile joint in our bodies, allowing us to raise, bend, rotate and swing our arms. However, this mobility comes with a cost – the unique anatomy of the shoulder that allows for mobility also allows for instability, leaving us vulnerable to injury.
Earlier this month, Ohio lifted the statewide mandate on wearing masks in public. This change in policy came shortly after updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention assuring fully vaccinated people that they can safely go without masks in most indoor and outdoor se…
Dr. Irina Jaeger of University Hospitals recently received designation as a center of excellence for GreenLight laser therapy, a minimally invasive outpatient procedure for men living with enlarged prostates, specifically benign prostatic hyperplasia. She is the first physician in Ohio and t…
Healthy aging begins with a healthy lifestyle. Successful aging is within reach for many seniors. Senior living communities that focus on practicing the six dimensions of wellness are key to living a healthy lifestyle. Six dimensions of wellness – physical, emotional, intellectual, social, s…
WASHINGTON — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent advisers that the much-debated treatment hasn’t been shown to help slow the brain-destroying disease.
A group of Israeli mental health professionals has created “Corona Care Israel” in partnership with United Hatzalah of Israel to provide mental health care, grief counseling and emotional stabilization for first responders and medical professionals in the United States.
Israel’s health system was named the most resilient to COVID-19 in the world in a recently released Pandemic Resilience Index. The index, published by global consumer advocacy group Consumer Choice Center, surveyed 40 countries about their health systems’ preparedness and resilience to the p…
Mental health has been a hot topic throughout the pandemic, as adults discuss how societal changes amid COVID-19 have adversely affected mental health conditions. But adults aren’t the only ones feeling these repercussions.
NEW YORK – Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said May 28.
As higher numbers of individuals struggle to deal with the mental health rammifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, Phil Epstein, owner and director of Behavioral Health and Wellness in Beachwood, and Carolyn Szweda, executive vice president of Beech Brook in Pepper Pike, said there are ways w…
With the COVID-19 pandemic taking the forefront of most people’s minds when it comes to health care, it is easy to neglect one’s dental health. But whether it is for yourself or your child, making sure you are on top of your dental health is very important.
