All across America, people are battling stubborn belly fat. A health condition of now epidemic proportions, belly fat has actually been identified as the most lethal type of body fat because of its close proximity to vital organs. In fact, according to a groundbreaking 2006 study published in Obesity, this specific type of “visceral” fat [ Read More ]
Do more. Eat right. Know your numbers. It can’t be that simple, right? Northwestern Medicine cardiologist Clyde Yancy, MD says it is that simple, and has some other little known facts that can help all of us improve our heart health. While many of us may be focused on maintaining New Year’s resolutions after overindulging [ Read More ]
Following a whirlwind couple of days, colder, less-humid temperatures are back in Chicago bringing with them the increase in tight, itchy, red and uncomfortable skin. While it can be challenging to keep your skin hydrated during the winter months, Northwestern Medicine dermatologists say simple modifications to your daily skin care routine can help. “The substantial [ Read More ]
With one of the worst flu seasons upon us – and the peak of the season yet to come – the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) is urging those who have not yet received the flu vaccine to do so soon. “It’s absolutely not too late to get vaccinated against the flu virus this [ Read More ]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, flu activity has been elevated for the past four consecutive weeks and we are on track to have a relatively elevated number of cases this season. If someone in your home has flu symptoms, take extra caution and use these cleaning tips offered by the cleaning [ Read More ]
The holidays should be a time for joy and celebration but too often families end up spending time in the emergency room or urgent care with eye injuries. This year, the US Customs and Border has blocked 2,000,000 toys from entering in the U.S. About 11,000 toy related eye injuries occur each year and 13 [ Read More ]