Living Well Blog

Which Genetic Health Risks Should I Worry About?
Brett A. Wohler, MD
September 6, 2018
Have you heard about at-home kits that screen your genes for disease risk? All you do is send off a saliva sample to a company to find out whether you’re genetically predisposed to get certain… See more
6 Things Besides Food That Can Cause High Cholesterol
Brett A. Wohler, MD
July 17, 2018
Waist circumference can influence your cholesterol levels
As a family physician in Alexandria, Virginia, I’m routinely asked by patients, “What should I eat to lower my cholesterol?”It’s an important question. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance in… See more
You Need More of These 3 Nutrients in Your Diet
Brett A. Wohler, MD
June 22, 2018
You probably need more fruits and vegetables in your diet for fiber.
The supplement aisle in grocery stores is tempting, isn’t it? The labels on the backs of the bottles would have you believe that for just a few dollars, you could take a pill that improves a huge… See more
4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards – And How to Avoid Them
Brett A. Wohler, MD
June 8, 2018
4 Surprising Summer Health Hazards - And How to Avoid Them
Summer is right around the corner, and for a lot of us that means a vacation is in store. Will you head to the beach? Travel abroad? Pop a tent at a nearby campsite? You’re probably not thinking… See more
7 Drug-Free Sleep Solutions 
Brett A. Wohler, MD
May 7, 2018
good sleep hygiene tips
Like most family physicians, I talk about sleep a lot with my patients. They tell me they can’t fall asleep or stay asleep or that they don’t feel refreshed when they wake up from sleep. Usually,… See more
Exercise and Other Ways to Lower Stress for Your Health
Brett A. Wohler, MD
April 25, 2018
Exercise like swimming can reduce stress
No matter what my schedule brings, I always make some time to exercise. It’s been a priority of mine for a long time. (I’ve competed in marathons, triathlons, even a few Ironman competitions.) … See more