Running can be both challenging and exhilarating at the same time. Brad Morgan, MEd, AT, ATC, with Lake Health Sports Medicine, offers some important tips to ensure your runs are also safe: 

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! Did you know early colon cancer often has no symptoms?

When it's cold out, you might not feel thirsty. You sweat less in cooler temps as well. So how much water do you need to drink in the winter months? John Smith, MBA, MSEd, ATC, LAT, director of Lake Health Sports Medicine, explains: 

Foot pain and foot disorders are common as we get older, making walking or even getting out of a chair difficult. This pain can lead to decreased mobility, which can result in weight gain, weakness and worsening heart health. Melissa Gulosh, DPM, shares important information about common foot problems and treatment options: 

An occasional case of the "winter blues" is normal as we deal with the dreary days of winter in Northeast Ohio, but seasonal affective disorder can be much more serious and long-lasting. 

Neelima Rao, MD, a primary care physician with Lake Health Physician Group Internal Medicine at Perrico Health Campus, explains seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how it can be treated:

Excess weight can prevent you from living the life you want and increase your risk of many health issues. With the help of weight loss surgery and lifestyle changes, you may improve or reduce your risk of health issues such as sleep apnea and other respiratory problems. Approximately 70% of Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir's weight loss surgery patients have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea, also known as OSA. If you have obstructive sleep apnea, you might wonder how long after weight loss surgery you can stop using your CPAP machine at night. Dr. Ben-Meir answers this common question. 

Valentine's Day celebrates sweethearts - and sweet treats! Special treats can fit into a healthy diet, especially with a few simple swaps. Alyssa Tyler, MS, RD, LD, a registered dietitian at Lake Health, gives her favorite ideas for healthier Valentine’s Day treats to share with your loved ones. 

The risk of concussions worries athletes, coaches and parents. Every time an athlete takes a blow to the head, quick evaluation is vital. Concussions have been on the forefront of medical research and media attention for over a decade, and concussion clinics now provide state-of-the-art care for a variety of patients who may have suffered a concussion. Learn more about the Lake Health Concussion Clinic, which operates full-time at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Wellness Campus in Mentor: 

When adopting a new, healthier diet after weight loss surgery, many people question if artificial sweeteners are a good alternative to sugar. Dr. Aviv Ben-Meir explains which option is healthier and most helpful in sticking to a diet that meets your weight loss goals: 

Naturopathic medicine is a unique practice of medicine that combines natural therapeutic techniques with traditional medicine. Jacob Wolf, ND, LAc, Dipl OM, naturopathic provider and licensed oriental medicine provider, answers common questions about naturopathy: