Living Well Blog

If you woke up with joint pain this morning, you could be among more than 50 million Americans with arthritis. While there are many types, they often share similar symptoms, including:PainStiffnessSwellingRednessDecreased range of motionIf any of these words describe one of more of your joints, it’… See more

Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The… See more

If you’re one of the 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how miserable they can be. Pounding, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head), sensitivity to light, sound and sudden movement, and nausea and vomiting are some migraine symptoms that can last for hours, even days… See more

Ever notice “Who Rescued Who” bumper stickers while in traffic? What seems like pet owner sentiment actually has some scientific support.For years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credited pet ownership with decreasing stress,… See more

Do you eat a healthy diet? If you’re like most people, you probably said “yes.” About 75% of Americans claim to eat healthy diets. But most of us do not.As of 2015, 76 percent of Americans weren’t eating enough fruit and 87 percent weren’t eating enough vegetables. Our portion sizes continue to… See more

If you have a stress-related disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD), acute stress reaction or adjustment disorder, you may have a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study… See more

Have you ever felt a little unsteady on your feet? Maybe you’ve even fallen. It could be related to balance, an important component of fitness that wanes as you age, particularly if you don’t work at preserving it. Balance, the ability to move without falling, is a complex process that… See more

Want to turn back the hands of time? Try exercising. Whether you’re entering your 50s or already retired, exercise can make a huge difference in how you feel and move. But selecting the right activities can make all the difference in terms of results and motivation. For example, low-impact… See more

When fall and winter days draw in and it gets increasingly darker earlier in the late afternoon, you may start to feel moody, even gloomy, sluggish, lacking in energy, slower to function and more tired. If you feel this way and have not been diagnosed with clinical depression, it’s likely you’re… See more

It’s natural to feel sad occasionally. You may feel a little depressed because of grief or stress or the change of seasons. But if the sadness persists, that’s depression. And depression is serious. Why? Untreated depression can affect your body in a number of ways. You may gain weight, you may… See more