Living Well Blog

If you work or take care of children or someone else (or both), there’s a good chance you struggle to fit exercise into your busy weekday schedule.  That’s okay — because when you get the recommended 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity doesn’t matter as much as just getting the… See more

If you’re taking a GLP-1 to manage your weight or type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably experienced some weight loss. Congratulations!In a study published in September, researchers found that patients lost 5.1 percent of their weight on semaglutide (Ozympic) and 2.2 percent on liraglutide (Saxenda), on… See more

Spring has sprung, and I have sprung into action. Okay, that was a weak pun — forgive me, I’m excited. This is my favorite season because it means I can get out of the stuffy gym and get into the fresh air. You probably already know that regular… See more

When you think of summer, do you picture vacations, barbecues, outdoor fun and sunshine? I know I do.Sunshine, in particular, has many benefits for our physical and mental health. Among other things, the sun enables our bodies to produce vitamin D (which improves the strength and overall health of… See more

We all know we’re supposed to “eat healthy.” But what the heck does that even mean? Ask five different people and you’ll get five different answers: paleo, keto, vegan, Mediterranean, low carb. Which is the “correct” diet?During my decades as a primary care physician, two of the most common topics… See more

Here’s a little secret about your heart: Your ticker loves it when you sleep.Good, consistent sleep is great for our heart. Poor sleep, not so much.Sleep helps everything from our immune system to our mental health. But our heart also benefits.Let’s start with blood pressure. When we sleep, our… See more

Here’s one doctor’s prescription for what patients can do to avoid burnout.Healthcare can be a real headache that’s causing many Americans to avoid going to the doctor -- and that’s not healthy.An… See more

It’s hot out there, folks. The summer of 2023, which has another month and half to run, is likely to be one of the hottest on record. Considering last summer was one of the hottest measured, according to the… See more

If you’re trying to protect your heart, you probably already know the things you should do: Eat a healthy diet, get plenty of exercise, manage your weight, minimize stress and make sure you’re seeing your doctor regularly.But there are other things that can put you at risk for heart disease that… See more

In the 1800s, nearly 200,000 Chinese immigrants came to the U.S. to work on the railroads. They brought with them Eastern medicine practices that dated back thousands of years including oil made from a Chinese water snake. The oil was used to treat the sore joints of workers after a long, grueling… See more