Healthy living tips for health everyday
May 29, 2023
With every new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are a great way to assess your health and fitness goals and create a plan to encourage you all year long. In 2023, turn your resolutions into measurable and actionable SMART goals. Melchor Paulo Aranas, MD*, is a UChicago Medicine Medical Group physician double-board certified in
READ MOREIn addition to providing routine care like annual vaccines and wellness checks, your primary care provider (PCP) can also be your first line of defense against serious illnesses like heart disease. As a cardiologist that specializes in preventive cardiology, I am committed to improving the heart health of patients who have conditions that can lead
READ MOREMore women are getting the message that cardiovascular disease isn’t just for men. While women tend to develop heart disease about 10 years later than men, it remains the leading cause of death for both sexes. Women are particularly vulnerable because there are additional gender specific risks, beyond the traditional risk factors, that increase the
READ MORECardiovascular disease, including stroke, is the leading cause of death in the United States. The American Heart Association estimates up to 90% of cardiovascular diseases may be preventable with education and action. With over 30 years of heart disease prevention experience, I know that reducing your risk is possible, and I want everyone to understand
READ MOREIt’s Saturday, and the cold you’ve been nursing for the past few days seems to be getting worse. You’ve vomited once and have a fever. Should you head to a hospital emergency room or an urgent care clinic? If you’ve ever wondered whether to go to an ER or an urgent care clinic, you’re not
READ MOREFad diets often come with big promises of weight loss and optimum health, but at what risks? UChicago Medicine dietitians say the ketogenic or keto diet, which has gained popularity in the last several years, is extremely strict and difficult to maintain. What is the keto diet? Rachel Kleinman, RDN, LDN, clinical dietitian, says the keto
READ MOREWinter is time for many fun holiday traditions. It is also the season for respiratory viruses, including influenza, RSV and COVID. This year, we have already seen a major (and earlier than expected) spike in RSV cases resulting in many excess hospitalizations in kids — and an earlier than expected rise in influenza. Severe COVID-19
READ MOREThe vaccine that prevents infection from human papillomavirus (HPV) is nothing short of a medical marvel. It is one of the most effective vaccines ever made against any disease or infection. It even prevents genital warts and several types of cancer. Pediatricians and primary care providers should recommend the HPV vaccine for all teens and
READ MOREWant to lose weight? Have more energy? Live pain-free? Sleep better? Detox products — things like supplements, smoothies, diets and exercises — claim to be remedies for all these problems. They tout themselves as aids in removing toxins from the body, promising improved health and increased energy. Do detox diets or cleanses work? In my
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