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Cleveland: Man shot on Miles Avenue

Cleveland Police responded to a shooting of a man in the 11000 block of Miles Avenue late Saturday night. 

Dementia and Alzheimers

Dementia is defined as trouble with memory and ability to think.

Professional memory exam can help evaluate memory loss

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Memory loss red flag

Community resources available for caregivers

MetroHealth's Senior Health and Wellness center has a health team familiar with the care of dementia patients - and their caregivers.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States, and the main reason people die of it is Sudden Cardiac Arrest.

Talking about end-of-life concerns

Having a will is so important, but it might not address all of your end-of-life concerns and wishes.

Play a card game to help end-of-life discussions

Having a discussion about your end-of-life concerns isn't easy.

Downbursts caused storm damage Tuesday

CLEVELAND -- The National Weather Service office in Cleveland says several downbursts of wind were responsible for tree and property damage from the storms that hit the area on Tuesday.

Winter Olympics Weather Forecast for 2/28/10

VANCOUVER -- Here is your Olympic Zone daily forecast for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.

Olympic weather updates

VANCOUVER -- Our first Olympic Zone venue weather forecast for the 2010 Winter Olympics will begin on Thursday, February 11th.

Varicose Vein treatments

If you hide your legs because of unsightly varicose veins but have avoided treatment because you thought it required surgery, you may be in luck.

Varicose Veins affect 1 in 4 adults

Sometimes confused with spider veins, Varicose veins are most common in women and are often painful.

Specialists are key to living the life you love

Painful feet? A podiatrist might be the prescription you need

Getting your parents to the doctor

For adult children, getting their parents to see a senior health specialist at MetroHealth Health Center can be a challenge.

Seniors and Seasonal Flu

Seniors may not be as susceptible to the H1N1 or swine flu but they  still are one of the main targets for the regular old seasonal flu.

Keeping track of medications can be a full time job

If you're wondering about your medications, or your parent's medications, call MetroHealth for assistance.

Fred Griffith's birthday secrets

The beginning of 2010 also marked Fred Griffith's 81st birthday.  

Osteoporosis

Have you had milk today?  Hope so.  Calcium is one of the best ways to prevent osteoporosis - or thinning of the bones.

Primary Care: Attitude and expertise key for seniors

Your primary care doctor should be the symphony conductor who orchestrates your overall care seamlessly.

What to do at 50 to be a healthy 80

Good health at an old age doesn't come by accident.