Living Well Blog

Herbs and spices are generally considered a healthier alternative to America’s most popular flavoring agent salt, and many, in fact, have health benefits of their owns. They may be rich in healthy compounds called phytonutrients including carotenoids, flavonoids and isoflavones.Unfortunately, some… See more
It’s not news that processed red meats such as bacon, sausage, hotdogs, jerky and cold cuts have a bad health rap. Studies have tied them to the risk for obesity, heart disease, stomach cancer and colorectal cancer. Some researchers suspect that processed red meats can affect cognitive health, even… See more
Do you swing by Dunkin’ drive-thru for coffee on your way into work? Or frequent Starbucks for an afternoon caffeine boost? If your answer was yes, you’re not alone. About 73 percent of Americans drink coffee daily and more than 50 percent buy coffee (or another beverage) from a coffee shop at… See more
Have you switched to plant-based dairy alternatives like almond or oat milk? Whether this switch was for health or because you can’t tolerate traditional dairy, there’s something you should know about your beverage of choice: Not all alternative milks are created equal – and this is especially true… See more
People have always turned to herbs and spices as home health remedies. Today, 24 percent of Americans use herbal medicines, supplements and tea to boost their health, according to Statista.One herb that gained a lot of popularity is turmeric (also known as Indian saffron). Turmeric has been used… See more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now requires breast density to be included in mammogram reports. Dense breasts are problematic because they make it more difficult to detect cancer and raise the risk of developing it. In fact, women with extremely dense breasts have four times the risk… See more
Legendary National Football League quarterback Brett Favre was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), a progressive and debilitating nervous system disorder that affects cognitive and motor abilities. In the early phases, symptoms develop slowly, are mild and possibly overlooked. For… See more
Who doesn’t love coming home to a house that smells like chocolate chip cookies? Or fresh herbs like lavender? You can even recreate your favorite scent memories like the beloved white tea-cedar-vanilla scent made famous by The Westin Hotel and Resorts in your own home.The home fragrance/air… See more
Have you (or someone you know) sworn off getting a flu shot because it didn’t work? Sometimes, flu shots aren’t 100 percent effective, but they are considered the best method of flu prevention, lowering your risk of getting sick between 40 and 60 percent. Why aren’t flu shots completely reliable?… See more
Does it seem like everyone around you is mumbling? Do you often ask people to repeat themselves? Is it difficult to keep up with group conversations? Can you hear well on the phone? Do people complain that your TV is too loud? If you said yes to these questions, you may be a candidate for a hearing… See more
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