Living Well Blog

By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 21, 2025
About 25 percent of U.S. adults suffer with seasonal allergies, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s millions of Americans living with uncomfortable symptoms like a stuffy or runny nose; itchy, swollen eyes; sneezing; coughing; post-nasal drip and fatigue.… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
May 20, 2025
Currently, there are about eight million Americans living with psoriasis; unfortunately, the number of cases is rising, according to The Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis Alliance. Experts believe the unhealthy American lifestyle combined with an increased awareness of psoriasis is leading to more… See more
By A. Alan Reisinger, III, MD, FACP
April 24, 2025
If you’re taking a GLP-1 to manage your weight or type 2 diabetes, you’ve probably experienced some weight loss. Congratulations!In a study published in September, researchers found that patients lost 5.1 percent of their weight on semaglutide (Ozympic) and 2.2 percent on liraglutide (Saxenda), on… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 17, 2025
Around 80 percent of people who try to lose weight fail. They either don’t achieve their desired results or they gain back the weight they loss.Weight loss can be a long, tricky process. But your weight loss efforts probably weren’t a waste of time.When you tackle weight loss by exercising more,… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 16, 2025
Prebiotic sodas are currently trending. Have you tried one?Prebiotic sodas taste like regular soda and are offered in typical soda flavors but have added fiber and less calories and sugar. They were developed to be a healthier alternative to regular soda. You can find them the beverage aisle of… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
April 15, 2025
We often associate sugary drinks like sodas with the obesity crisis, which has been plaguing the U.S. since late 1970s.Of course, many variables are involved, but studies suggest that sugar-sweetened beverages are a prime culprit. Regular consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages like sodas,… See more
By Louis B Malinow, MD
April 14, 2025
In 2010, chicken overtook red meat as the most popular meat consumed in the U.S., according to the United States Department of Agriculture (or USDA). One reason is red meat consumption is considered a risk for heart disease, the leading cause of death worldwide. But is it really? If you love steaks… See more
March 21, 2025
Do you prefer to stay at home instead of meeting up with friends? Are you a loner who prefers to get lost down rabbit holes online than talk on the phone? Don’t go to church or belong to active social groups? If so, you may be risking your health. Even for the otherwise healthy, lack of social… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
March 21, 2025
Many people don't like working out. They see is as a chore, despite knowing that regular exercise helps manage weight, lower stress, strengthen bones, improve sleep, elevate mood and ease some conditions.Experts also credit exercise with some… See more
March 21, 2025
The social ties we develop – between ourselves, our family and our friends — shouldn’t be taken lightly. There’s an ever-growing body of scientific evidence that supports these social connections and highlight the negative health effects when those bonds break. Social disconnection is now… See more