Living Well Blog

Heart disease remains America's number one killer, making routine blood pressure and cholesterol screenings essential for everyone. While traditional screenings offer a helpful snapshot, they don't always… See more

Every week, the average American unknowingly consumes a credit card-sized amount of plastic. For those living near the coast, the risks may be even greater. Recent research reveals a troubling connection between coastal living and increased rates of serious health conditions—and microplastics… See more

Every week, the average American unknowingly consumes a credit card-sized amount of plastic. For those living near the coast, the risks may be even greater. Recent research reveals a troubling connection between coastal living and increased rates of serious health conditions—and microplastics… See more

It’s easy to brush off a muscle ache, feeling cold, or being tired. (It is just part of getting older?) But sometimes these can signal that it’s time to visit your primary care provider to rule out more serious problems — or get treatment.Here are symptoms you shouldn’t ignore.

Morning headaches…

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You can find Melatonin gummies, capsules and tablets in virtually every health food store and supermarket supplement section. They help promote sleep and are available over the counter. They are usually made from synthetic ingredients and mimic the effects of natural melatonin, a hormone produced… See more

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to a report from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure stiffens the arteries, decreasing the flow of oxygen… See more

Can eating potassium-rich foods like bananas help keep hypertension in check? According to a new study, eating a diet rich in potassium seems to counteract the effect of foods with too much salt on blood pressure.  Almost 50 percent of American adults have high blood pressure. Hypertension is… See more

Many household and personal care products list the chemical compounds phthalates among their ingredients. Phthalates are often referred to as “everywhere chemicals,” because they’re commonly used and continuously leach into the environment.  They’re typically added to polyvinyl chloride (PVC)… See more

Antidepressants are a class of drugs commonly prescribed to help manage depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, insomnia and chronic pain. They also can be used for off label purposes such as boosting appetite, improving cognitive function and increasing concentration.Roughly 11… See more

Around 80 percent of people who try to lose weight fail. They either don’t achieve their desired results or they gain back the weight they loss.Weight loss can be a long, tricky process. But your weight loss efforts probably weren’t a waste of time.When you tackle weight loss by exercising more,… See more