Living Well Blog

You don’t have to become a strict vegan to reap the health benefits of a plant-based diet. You just need to focus on removing or limiting animal-derived foods.For example, a great starting place for healthier plant-based diet is to make sure that two-thirds of every meal or plate or overall daily… See more

All about hearing health

Fifteen percent of Americans suffer from some kind of hearing loss, the risk of which increases with age and has been linked to dementia, diabetes and heart health. Not hearing well can have a broad detrimental impact on overall health. People suffering from… See more

When you think of summer, do you picture vacations, barbecues, outdoor fun and sunshine? I know I do.Sunshine, in particular, has many benefits for our physical and mental health. Among other things, the sun enables our bodies to produce vitamin D (which improves the strength and overall health of… See more

Understanding Menopause 

Menopause is the biological process marking the natural decline of reproductive hormones that ends a woman’s menstrual cycles and prime fertility years for having children. It signals the time when the ovaries lose follicular function, which is the ability to… See more

We all know we’re supposed to “eat healthy.” But what the heck does that even mean? Ask five different people and you’ll get five different answers: paleo, keto, vegan, Mediterranean, low carb. Which is the “correct” diet?During my decades as a primary care physician, two of the most common topics… See more

Menopause is a significant psychological and physiological transition in a woman’s life. As women go through perimenopause, they can experience hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain, mood swings and insomnia. And while many women expect the typical signs and symptoms of perimenopause, they don’t… See more

Currently, glaucoma affects around 3 million people in the U.S., but the number is expected to rise as the population ages. In fact, experts warn of a potential blindness epidemic if we don’t raise awareness of this disease. Glaucoma has no cure; however, early detection and careful monitoring can… See more

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you may have seen or heard of a technology called continuous glucose monitors, or CGMs. They are a significant technological advancement designed to assist individuals with diabetes in managing their blood sugar levels more effectively.A CGM is a small, wearable… See more

Keith Richards once described getting old as “fascinating.” “The older you get, the older you want to get.”Richards, who recently turned 80, may be fascinated, but many of the rest of us are worried about aging and the challenges that come with it. In fact, two-thirds of Americans, responding to a… See more

If you’re struggling to get a good night’s sleep, chances are you’re stressed. Stress is another public health issue plaguing America. In fact, more than 25% of American adults reporting being so stressed that… See more