Living Well Blog

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

There was a time – especially in the 1980s – where antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E were popular. Scientists thought these nutrients might be the key to lowering cancer and heart disease risks.Unfortunately, the research didn’t pan out — and higher doses of these supplements led to problems… See more

Do you take a multivitamin? What about supplements or protein powders? B12? Fish oil? Vitamin D?
Most importantly: Does your doctor know what you take?For more than a century, scientists and doctors have known the role that certain substances play in our body and how those substances, which… See more

While many of the medical elements of Alzheimer’s disease remain a mystery for researchers, it’s increasingly obvious that lifestyle choices heavily influence our risk for this debilitating disease.  With that in mind, researchers from Rush University Medical Center developed the MIND diet in… See more

Over the years, red meat, salt, eggs, bread, potatoes, peanut butter, coffee and dairy have all been on the ‘don’t eat’ list when it comes to a healthy diet. But has science got it wrong? The answer is yes … and no. Research is increasingly pointing to the benefits of these and other ‘unhealthy’… See more

Red meat has consistently had a bad rap. Research has shown high consumption can lead to heart disease and some cancers. But that’s the issue: a typical American diet includes too much red meat. 

Lean red meat eaten in moderation and cooked healthily can have a place on your plate,… See more

Have you ever stopped in the grocery aisle to contemplate whether something you were about to buy was healthy? A lot of the foods we love have gotten bad raps over the years from research. They may contain ingredients that contribute to chronic conditions from diabetes to dementia to heart disease… See more

When it comes to keeping our bodies functioning, Vitamin D plays a starring role. Often called the "sunshine vitamin," it's one of the 13 essential vitamins our bodies need for growth and maintenance. Yet, despite its importance, more than 40 percent of American adults don't get enough of it. Here’… 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

Processed foods have gotten a bad rap over the last decade. Most of the food we buy at the supermarket is processed to some degree. Breads, pastas, frozen vegetables, dairy products and spices… See more