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The way we think is not always aligned with reality. Cognitive distortions can quietly shape how we interpret everyday situations. From all-or-nothing thinking to catastrophizing, these patterns can impact stress, relationships and decision-making more than we realize. Learn what current research says about common cognitive distortions, their effects and how to make more informed mental health choices: https://cle.clinic/4rIuerc

From kitesurfing and freediving – to a hospital bed. A hip injury put Georgina Monti’s life on hold. But after undergoing hip resurfacing with an innovative ceramic implant, she's surfing again and reclaiming her mobility. “There are no words to describe what it felt like to be able to surf again after so long. It was truly amazing,” says Georgina, who ultimately underwent hip resurfacing surgery with a ceramic implant at Cleveland Clinic London – which is one of the first hospitals in the world to provide this alternative to metal-on-metal hip resurfacing. The 31 year old from the United Kingdom says her injury stemmed from a wakeboarding accident where she dislocated her hip. This happened when she was 17 years old, and by 30 years old, the pain drove Georgina to get an MRI. It showed her femoral head had collapsed. She eventually came to Cleveland Clinic London to meet with Professor Justin Cobb. He was offering another option besides a total hip replacement: a hip resurfacing procedure using a ceramic implant. “While a great option, a total hip replacement is not the best approach for everyone. For instance, it can reduce the amount of exercise a patient can take. With hip resurfacing, patients retain the femoral head and neck, allowing them to resume the activities they participated in with their healthy, native hip,” says Prof Cobb. For years, the only available option was metal-on-metal hip resurfacing, which manufacturers currently recommend only for patients with larger femoral heads – typically found more often in men. In response, Prof Cobb and team created the ceramic hip resurfacing implant that's tailored to patients with smaller hips and pelvises. “I put off having a scan longer than I should have. Don’t be scared to take that step. There’s so much they can do now for hip preservation, and it turned out to be the best possible thing I could have done. I feel the strongest I've ever felt in my entire life,” says Georgina. Her story: https://cle.clinic/47xz3eR

Not all fruits deliver the same nutritional impact. Guava stands out as one of the most nutrient-dense options available. With high fiber content and key vitamins, it supports gut health, heart health and overall wellness in simple, accessible ways. Learn what current research says about its benefits, potential risks and how to make informed nutrition choices: https://cle.clinic/3PltTNB

Up to 70 million Americans are sleep-deprived. But those hours of lost sleep add up to a bigger health deficit than you may realize. There are lots of reasons why you need sleep. It allows your body to: -Conserve and store energy. -Repair and recover from daily activity and injuries. -Rest, reorganize and re-catalog your brain. More about sleep deprivation: https://cle.clinic/3MczN1T

A 41-year-old-male presented with a one-month history of pruritic lesions on his scalp and neck. The lesions were unaffected by exposure to sunlight. The patient also reported new-onset wrist stiffness and pain. More about the case: https://cle.clinic/3UIxXHk

Pancreatic cancer is difficult to catch early, which makes awareness and risk reduction critically important. Knowing the contributing factors may help shape more proactive care. Understand where prevention efforts stand today and what steps may offer protection: https://cle.clinic/4qSYekN

A cold beer or cool cocktail on a hot summer day may seem like a refreshing thirst quencher! But dehydration risks lurk when you combine heat and alcohol. How to stay safe: https://cle.clinic/4p2yWQU

There is no guaranteed way to prevent cancer, but healthy habits can help lower your risk. Staying active, eating a balanced diet, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol and keeping up with recommended screenings are all steps that can make a difference. More ways to reduce your cancer risk: https://cle.clinic/3Rf2o9F

For some children with ongoing gastrointestinal symptoms, medical treatment may be only one part of care. Gastroenterology and psychology can work together to address both physical symptoms and the connection between the gut and nervous system. Behavioral strategies can help children manage pain, anxiety and other challenges that affect daily life. Learn more about how integrated care can support children with chronic gastrointestinal conditions: https://cle.clinic/4bIzC8F

Robert joined our Brain Study to help others. He never expected it would reveal multiple sclerosis. Encouraged by his sister Margaret, Robert Wetzler enrolled in our Brain Study, a long-term research study working to identify, prevent and treat brain diseases before symptoms appear. An MRI completed as part of the study showed findings that suggested multiple sclerosis or MS, which doctors later confirmed through follow-up testing. At 53 years old, Robert had no clinical symptoms and never expected the study would uncover something about his own health. Doctors told him the condition might not otherwise have been detected for another seven to 10 years. According to epilepsy neurologist Dr. Imad Najm, who leads the Brain Study, Robert's experience reflects one of the study's key goals. "We have a crisis with respect to brain disease," says Dr. Najm. “Brain diseases in general, and particularly neurodegenerative diseases, express themselves clinically when it’s usually far too late to do anything about it. Our hope is to identify disease earlier and ultimately find better ways to treat and prevent it." Supported by philanthropic funding, we enrolled our first volunteer in the Brain Study in January 2022. We’re now approaching 5,000 participants. Researchers hope to eventually enroll 20,000 volunteers. Adults age 50 and older with no known neurological disorder, as well as neurologically healthy adults age 20 and older who have a parent or sibling diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, are eligible to participate. After his diagnosis, Robert began treatment through our Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis. He receives ocrelizumab infusions, administered every six months, and takes daily oral medication. "Diagnosing multiple sclerosis before clinical onset may be the best opportunity to initiate disease modifying medication and prevent long-term effects of multiple sclerosis,” says neurologist Dr. Daniel Ontaneda “You could be helping yourself and others," Robert says. "And something in your data may help researchers find a path to a cure, a little way of doing something good for people." More: https://cle.clinic/4zavEj1