Living Well Blog

With winter in full swing, you probably find yourself reaching for Chapstick® and body lotion more often. Winter’s dry, cold weather draws moisture away from the skin and can lead to winter itch -- a type of… See more

As an internal medicine physician for 36 years, I was never fond of New Year’s resolutions. They always seemed artificial and destined to fail. And if you’ve ever made one, you probably know what I’m talking about. 

New Years Resolutions Statistics

In fact, about 45 percent of… See more

You surely know by now that there’s an “ideal” amount of sleep we’re supposed to get at night: roughly seven to nine hours. This applies to the entire age range for adults, whether you’re 18 or 88.  And it’s not a loose suggestion, like how many days a week you should shower. Sleep… See more

A lot of surprising things can affect your sleep. For example, what you drink and when you drink it, electronic devices like your phone or tablet, the temperature of the room, how much you exercise — even when you go to bed each night.Together, these things are called sleep hygiene and practicing… See more

Since the 1980s, doctors have been prescribing aspirin to help prevent heart attacks and strokes, especially in individuals at high risk. But in recent years, studies have shown that aspirin, which is often prescribed because it helps inhibit blood clot formation that can block your arteries, may… See more

If there’s one thing we’ve learned over the past 50 years, it’s that nutrition is an evolving science. What we think we know today may not be the case in a generation. And, as with any science, exciting findings in animal studies may never bear out in humans. The quest to learn if dietary fat… See more

Green is in. From reusable grocery bags to electric cars, eco-friendly choices are as trendy as they are good for the environment around us. Eating more green is in too – think veggies and fruit. These can help prevent cancer and reduce your risk of premature death. Think of eating green as a… See more

Can turmeric help prevent cancer? It sure seems so – if you’re an incurable optimist. The truth is more nuanced than the hype about this supplement. Studies do show turmeric (or its powerful antioxidant, curcumin) has anticancer activity. The problem is that a lot of these studies are small or in… See more

How much does your diet affect your risk for cancer and what role does it play? For decades researchers have looked for foods that lower your cancer risk or plant-based nutrients that are related to higher or lower risks. While studies in Petri dishes and animals have shown promise, most of that… See more

Interest in functional medicine is on the upswing; in fact, it’s a wellness trend of the 2020s. But what is functional nutrition? And how can it help you?

What is Functional Nutrition?

Functional nutrition stems from functional medicine – a branch of medicine based on the belief that… See more