Living Well Blog

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

When you raise a glass to toast a special occasion or unwind after a long day, cancer risk probably isn't the first thing on your mind. Yet the relationship between alcohol consumption and cancer is more significant than many people realize. Understanding this connection could be one of the most… See more

Cancer has always been considered a disease of older adults. As you age, you’re exposed to more and more carcinogens such as chemical toxins, ultraviolet radiation and cigarette smoke, which damage cells. Damaged cells are supposed to self-destruct, but some don’t; instead, they begin accumulating… See more

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires breast density to be included in mammogram reports. Dense breasts are problematic because they make it more difficult to detect cancer and raise the risk of developing it. In fact, women with extremely dense breasts have four times the risk… 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

Our skin is our body’s first barrier of defense. It protects us from the elements and keeps potentially harmful disease-causing microbes out while keeping fluids in to prevent dehydration. Skin also helps regulate body temperature through a process called thermoregulation. Near the surface of the… See more

There are many skincare beauty products with proven ingredients helpful for fighting age spots, wrinkles, sagging skin, blemishes, skin tone inconsistencies and dull skin – including retinol, vitamin C, peptides,… See more

Lung cancer is the second most common occurring cancer and leading cause of cancer death in both men and women. And while most women are more concerned about breast cancer, lung cancer kills more women than breast, cervical and ovarian cancers combined.Decades ago, lung cancer was considered a man’… See more

If you smoke, you already know it’s dangerous. It’s the leading cause of preventable disease and contributes to one of every five deaths in the United States every year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The real discussion is about quitting. About 70 percent… See more