Wellness at CWRU

09/02/2026

Gian Pietro Schincaglia, professor and chair of the Department of Periodontics at CWRU’s School of Dental Medicine, said gum disease increases the body's chronic inflammatory burden, which can worsen conditions such as diabetes, atherosclerosis and Alzheimer's. Learn more here:

Dental experts share the effects of flossing on your overall health—and why you should be practicing this habit daily.

09/01/2026

“The week before a trip is when people quietly wear down their own defenses,” says Shanina C. Knighton, adjunct associate professor at CWRU’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and a Veale Faculty Fellow. “Packing and deadlines raise cortisol, which suppresses your immune response, and short sleep does the same, so many people leave home already run down.” Knighton and others offered recommendations for travelers to strengthen their immune systems:

Planning a trip? Learn how to stay healthy while traveling with our expert-backed guide. Discover essential flight health tips, travel hydration hacks and smart dining habits for a sickness-free vacation.

08/31/2026

Sheryl Kingsberg, professor of reproductive biology, psychiatry and urology at the CWRU School of Medicine, discussed the ways aging brings predictable physical and cognitive changes across each decade of life. Kinsberg also noted how proactive habits—including preventive care, healthy eating, exercise and other lifestyle choices—can help people maintain mobility, brain health, independence and overall well-being. Learn more here:

Smart health moves now can help protect your heart, brain, s*x life, and independence in the future.

07/31/2026

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:

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.

07/30/2026

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:

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...

07/29/2026

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

07/28/2026

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:

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.

07/27/2026

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:

Obstructive sleep apnea could be hiding behind subtle symptoms and uncontrolled cardiometabolic disease.

07/24/2026

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:

An imaging study found early signs of coronary artery disease in people in Canada breathing air that regulators consider clean.

07/23/2026

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:

Canned foods are less expensive than fresh produce and can help you eat more fruits and veggies, which can help lower blood pressure.