Living Well Blog

Using herbs and spices is one of the easiest ways to enhance the flavor of your food. And they’re certainly healthier than adding salt or sodium-laden condiments such as soy sauce, salad dressings and dips. Because they’re plant-based, they’re also high in antioxidants and minerals and can boost… See more
There has been a precipitous drop in medical visits and preventive testing since shelter-in-place orders went into effect in March, even though many doctor’s offices, urgent care centers and hospitals are still open. Since early April there has been a 49 percent decrease in adult primary care… See more
If you have an autoimmune condition, you probably already know this: You’re at greater risk for COVID-19 complications. But you may not know why or how to lower your risk. Autoimmune diseases develop when your body releases autoantibodies (a type of protein) that attack healthy cells as if they… See more
If you (or a loved one) has a cough, you might be worried, as coughing is a hallmark symptom of COVID-19. But there are many different types of coughs. And of course, developing a cough doesn’t mean you have COVID-19. Coughing has a purpose. It’s a reflex that helps protect your body by clearing… See more
In this simplest terms, COVID-19 is respiratory tract infection. It can affect sinuses, nose, throat, trachea and lungs. About 80 percent of cases are mild, producing symptoms similar to the flu such as fever, fatigue, aches/pains, cough, sore throat, runny nose and congestion. With rest and some… See more
During the coronavirus shutdown, you might not be able to go to the gym or to your pool or to your yoga class, but that doesn’t mean you can’t work out. Exercise virtually.  Many fitness professionals are helping Americans begin workouts, as well as continue staying active through the help of… See more
Like a lot of Americans, you’re probably sheltering-in-place and you may be stuck doing it for a while. As we all try to flatten the coronavirus curve, you may be wondering how you’re going to manage being cooped up with your spouse, parents, children or roommates 24/7 -- even if they’re your… See more
After months of telling everyone that only the sick needed to wear protective face masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention switch course on April 3 and announced that people should wear masks when they are in public.  Why the sudden change? New evidence suggests that people… See more
The number of coronavirus cases in the U.S. are in the tens of thousands and rising — at this point, all 50 states have reported cases. Because it is spreading fast – and testing has lagged – many people may already be infected. Many people may be infected with virus but are not showing signs… See more
You’re probably supposed to be at home, hunkering down during the coronavirus outbreak. But you have to go out for groceries or take out. How do you protect yourself? If you’re in a high-risk group, like being 60 years old or older or have chronic conditions like lung disease, heart disease or… See more
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