Wellness at CWRU

Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, explained how chia pudding is not only a high-fiber food but also contains other nutrients. "Blending chia pudding results in a thick, creamy chocolate snack that is high in fiber as well as calcium, vitamin D, and iron," said Malone. Discover more snacks high in fiber:

Dietitians Say These 7 High-Fiber Snacks Are The Best Hands Down - Chowhound These seven high-fiber snacks are the best hands down, according to dietitians. Read on to discover what items are recommended by these nutrition experts.

As health officials respond to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, CWRU College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of Anthropology Megan Schmidt-Sane, PhD, is examining the social and behavioral factors that shape how communities experience and respond to public health emergencies. Schmidt-Sane, a medical anthropologist with a background in public health, recently contributed to two policy briefs on lessons from social and behavioral science research that can inform the response to the current outbreak. Learn more here:

Beyond the virus: How social science shapes the response to Ebola outbreaks | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University As health officials respond to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), College of Arts and Sciences Assistant Professor of An...

Stop by the Tinkham Veale University Center (TVUC) to shop the CWRU Farm's own seasonal produce! Locally-grown goodies are started from seed in the University Farm's greenhouse and field, then cared for by the Farm Food Program staff and student interns using organic-style practices until they are harvested for use in your kitchen. The Farm Food Program team will be popping up on campus every other Wednesday throughout the summer. Learn more here: https://cglink.me/2cS/r2280384

From yogurt to kimchi to kombucha, fermented foods have become a fixture in grocery aisles and wellness conversations. Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor in the Department of Nutrition at CWRU, said fermented foods "can introduce beneficial microbes and microbial byproducts that interact with the gut microbiome and immune system." Learn more about the body's relationship with fermented foods:

What Eating Fermented Foods Every Day Does to Your Body, According to Nutrition Experts Wondering what fermented foods actually do for your health? Nutrition experts break down the gut, immune, and digestive benefits. Also, they share what to eat and how much.

Susheel Patil, assistant professor at the School of Medicine at CWRU, said clinicians should recognize that patients with cardiometabolic disease represent a population at higher risk for obstructive sleep apnea, even when symptoms are subtle. Read more on this topic:

Cardiometabolic Issues: When to Suspect Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea could be hiding behind subtle symptoms and uncontrolled cardiometabolic disease.

Even the relatively clean air typical of North American cities may damage heart arteries, especially in women. Salil Deo, associate professor at the CWRU School of Medicine, said that a recent study linking even "safe" air pollution levels to coronary artery disease, adds to evidence there's no safe level for heart health. He suggested high-risk people use air filtration or N95 masks during pollution spikes such as wildfire smoke. Read more here:

Even ‘safe’ air pollution levels may affect heart health An imaging study found early signs of coronary artery disease in people in Canada breathing air that regulators consider clean.

Lindsay Malone, registered dietitian and instructor at CWRU’s School of Medicine, explained how canned apricots, packed in juice without added sugar, are a great option to get fruit into your diet. "They provide potassium, fiber, and vitamin A and can be a convenient way to increase fruit intake, which is consistently associated with better cardiovascular health," said Malone. Read the full article to discover additional canned foods that are healthy, affordable options:

6 Canned Foods to Eat to Lower Blood Pressure, According to Dietitians Canned foods are less expensive than fresh produce and can help you eat more fruits and veggies, which can help lower blood pressure.

Gabriella Wolff, assistant professor of biology at CWRU’s College of Arts and Sciences, offered insight for the pesky question this time of year about why some of us are mosquito targets, and others aren't. The answer is more layered than you might think. Learn more here:

This Is the Real Reason Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others If these suckers always seem to make a beeline for your flesh, you’ll want to read this before heading outdoors this summer.

Brian Appleby, associate professor of neurology, psychiatry and pathology at CWRU, discussed the importance of sleep for good brain health. "That means aiming for a minimum of seven hours a night and addressing any issues, such as sleep apnea, that could interfere with quality rest," said Appleby. Read the full article to learn more about simple everyday habits that may help support brain health and reduce the risk of cognitive decline as you age:

5 Habits Neurologists Swear By for Long-Term Brain Health From regular exercise to social connection, these are the behaviors experts say can keep your brain sharp over time.