Living Well

Mind Games: Brain Boosters for Older Adults

Bill Darling has always been up for a challenge. A former public relations executive with ComEd, the 78-year-old from the…

4 years ago

Exposure to Light Promotes Sleep for People with Alzheimer’s

For many people, sleep is a given — until it’s not. An uninterrupted night of sound sleep often eludes people…

4 years ago

Tricky to Treat Blockage in Left Main Coronary Artery

One of the most dangerous places to have a coronary blockage is in the left main coronary artery. Why is…

4 years ago

Recognizing and Treating Depression May Help Improve Heart Health

Depression affects about 20% of Americans in their lifetime and is one of the leading causes of disability. The rates…

4 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating Hypertension Reduces Risk of Damage to Blood Vessels

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At my last few visits to the doctor my blood pressure was high. What causes resistant hypertension,…

4 years ago

The Ups and Downs of Managing Your Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels put individuals at an increased risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in…

4 years ago

Will a Good Night’s Sleep Help my Heart?

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans report difficulty sleeping. With our busy American lifestyle, where we are overcommitted…

4 years ago

When Stress Leads to Broken Heart Syndrome

A surge of emotional trauma can trigger a serious cardiac condition Roni Buckley was 9 years old in 1957 when…

4 years ago

Cooking Connections

Printing family recipes can preserve memories, independence When I first met my husband, his mother was already having some health…

4 years ago

Have a Seat

Chair yoga provides support and stability For decades, Chicagoan Patricia Mamantov worked out regularly, doing water aerobics and Pilates. But when…

4 years ago

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