Your healthcare team needs certain information directly from you — that’s your medical history. They also look at your medical record, which includes details from past visits, tests, diagnoses and more. Understanding how your health information is recorded can help you take charge of your care. | Cleveland Clinic

What happens when you lose muscle? When you are working to lose weight, about 20% of what you lose will be muscle mass. It can potentially set off a cascade of problems. Muscle burns more calories than fat, so losing it slows metabolism. With a lower metabolic rate, the body needs fewer calories to maintain weight, making regain more likely. Muscle also helps fight inflammation, while fat tissue acts as an inflammatory organ. When muscle disappears, inflammation takes over. Then comes fat infilt

Cleveland Clinic heart experts answer real patient questions in this series of on-demand webinars. Access the full playlist to learn about valve disease, women's heart health and more. | Cleveland Clinic