Living Well Blog

High-intensity interval training, also known as HIIT, has emerged as an effective and time-efficient exercise strategy, offering health benefits that extend beyond traditional workout routines. Studies have demonstrated that HIIT can deliver remarkable improvements in cardiovascular health,… See more

Nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure, according to a report from the American Heart Association. High blood pressure stiffens the arteries, decreasing the flow of oxygen… See more

Loose clothing. Living a healthier lifestyle helps you gain muscle, making it easier to zip up your jeans and button your jacket.Better focus. A healthier lifestyle is known for sharpening attention and concentration.        Losing weight is not easy. And sadly, there’s a good… See more

There was a time – especially in the 1980s – where antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E were popular. Scientists thought these nutrients might be the key to lowering cancer and heart disease risks.Unfortunately, the research didn’t pan out — and higher doses of these supplements led to problems… See more

Do you take a multivitamin? What about supplements or protein powders? B12? Fish oil? Vitamin D?
Most importantly: Does your doctor know what you take?For more than a century, scientists and doctors have known the role that certain substances play in our body and how those substances, which… See more

There’s been an uptick in kidney cancer media attention since 46-year-old Brad Arnold, lead singer for the rock band 3 Doors Down, was diagnosed with stage 4 kidney cancer. Kidney cancer, along with other kidney diseases, is a major public health concern. While these conditions affect a small… See more

While many of the medical elements of Alzheimer’s disease remain a mystery for researchers, it’s increasingly obvious that lifestyle choices heavily influence our risk for this debilitating disease.  With that in mind, researchers from Rush University Medical Center developed the MIND diet in… See more

Over the years, red meat, salt, eggs, bread, potatoes, peanut butter, coffee and dairy have all been on the ‘don’t eat’ list when it comes to a healthy diet. But has science got it wrong? The answer is yes … and no. Research is increasingly pointing to the benefits of these and other ‘unhealthy’… See more

Red meat has consistently had a bad rap. Research has shown high consumption can lead to heart disease and some cancers. But that’s the issue: a typical American diet includes too much red meat. 

Lean red meat eaten in moderation and cooked healthily can have a place on your plate,… See more

Legendary musician Billy Joel recently cancelled his current tour after being diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which is also known as water on the brain.  This rare condition can develop if the flow of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is blocked. CSF helps absorb shock, protecting… See more