Living Well Blog

By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
February 4, 2020
The coronavirus continues spreading worldwide and has already infected more than 60,414 people and claimed at least 1,370 lives. Although most cases (and deaths) occurred in mainland China, 15 cases have been… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 23, 2020
A few weeks ago, a mystery illness caused almost 60 people in Wuhan, China to fall ill. The virus has since been identified as coronavirus, and it’s spreading throughout Asia and has now reached the United States. 

What Is Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a group of seven viruses that… See more
January 22, 2020
If you woke up with joint pain this morning, you could be among more than 50 million Americans with arthritis. While there are many types, they often share similar symptoms, including: Pain Stiffness Swelling Redness Decreased range of motion If any of these words describe one of more of… See more
January 22, 2020
Osteoarthritis (OA) affects 31 million Americans. It seems there are practically as many “natural remedies” that promise arthritis relief. Unfortunately, most of them, from copper bracelets to apple cider vinegar, don’t work. The good news is that there are a few science-backed, drug-free ways to… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 20, 2020
Having a tough time sleeping? Check your diet. Refined carbs might be the problem, particularly among post-menopausal women, according to a study published in The… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 18, 2020
Achieving your New Year’s resolutions is not an easy feat. If it were, exercising more, losing weight and saving money wouldn’t appear on the top 10 list of resolutions year after year. This is not to say you shouldn’t try to make positive changes in your life. Sometimes a few… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
January 17, 2020
If you’re one of the 36 million Americans suffering from migraines, you know how miserable they can be. Pounding, throbbing pain (usually on one side of the head), sensitivity to light, sound and sudden movement, and nausea and vomiting are some migraine symptoms that can last for hours, even days… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 16, 2019
Ever notice “Who Rescued Who” bumper stickers while in traffic? What seems like pet owner sentiment actually has some scientific support. For years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention credited pet ownership with decreasing stress,… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 14, 2019
Do you eat a healthy diet? If you’re like most people, you probably said “yes.” About 75% of Americans claim to eat healthy diets. But most of us do not. As of 2015, 76 percent of Americans weren’t eating enough fruit and 87 percent weren’t eating enough vegetables. Our portion sizes continue to… See more
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
December 13, 2019
If you have a stress-related disorder, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (or PTSD), acute stress reaction or adjustment disorder, you may have a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study… See more
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