Living Well Blog

It’s not news that hormones play a significant role in our health. They’re involved in various functions, such as regulating blood sugar, blood pressure, fertility/reproduction, metabolism and sleep. But what’s often overlooked is the role hormones play in mood, particularly happiness. When you’re… See more

Are you always hungry or snacking, sometimes even after a meal? You can experience unexplained hunger if you have conditions such as anxiety, type 2 diabetes or thyroid disorders, or take certain medications such as corticosteroids, tricyclic antidepressants, or cyproheptadine. But sometimes,… See more

Nearly 50 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies, which cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose, itchy or swollen eyes, sneezing, coughing, post-nasal drip and fatigue. Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever, are triggered when trees, grasses and weeds… See more

Wellness enthusiasts – people interested in youthful skin, maxing their performance, better sleep, injury recovery and more – are using gray-market peptides in hopes of improving their health. Groups of people hold “peptide parties,” The New York Times recently reported, events where people gather… See more

I was recently interviewed on FOX Carolina to discuss Kidney Awareness Month. Kidney disease kills more people each year than breast cancer or prostate cancer.In fact, my grandfather passed away from it. What many people don’t realize is that unmanaged blood pressure and diabetes cause more than 50… See more

Throughout the world, daylight has been associated with productivity for centuries. It was even the basis of this well-known proverb published by Benjamin Franklin: “Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”  To make the most of daylight, many countries use daylight… See more

You’ve heard it many times: Your diet should include more plant-based foods.  Understandably, most people add more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to their diets. While these foods are very important, other types of plant-based foods such as legumes, pulses, nuts and seeds are often… See more

Vitamin D is essential for our well-being. For years, vitamin D has been credited with playing a significant role in bone health, immune system support, muscle function, cognitive function and nervous system health… See more

If you’re committed to your outdoor run, walk, hike or ride, it can be disappointing when the conditions are too extreme, roads are too icy or slippery, the air quality is too poor, or the heat is too high. If you want to stay on track with your workouts, you’ll need to pivot quickly to an indoor… See more

Protein is the macro-nutrient of the decade, judging by the growing trend. But is that your clue that you should be eating more?Here’s just how popular protein has become: In 2025, 70 percent of Americans said they were trying to eat more protein, up from 59 percent just three years earlier,… See more