Living Well

“Your doctor needs to be your best friend.”
Kristen D. shares how she fostered a partnership with her doctor, which led to treatment that has transformed her life with psoriasis.
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A Blessing in Disguise
After surviving two minor heart attacks, Janet C. decided to see it as an opportunity to change her life. Here’s how she did accomplished her goals.
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Help Boost Bone Health with These Easy Exercises
If you are at risk for osteoporosis—or already have it—a simple exercise plan featuring regular weight-bearing and resistance exercises can help you manage the condition.
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Put a New Spin on Your Workout
Move over, same old spin classes! Brooke Shields, Chelsea Clinton, Kyra Sedgwick, Kelly Ripa and other celebrities are going wild for the newest take offered at New York City’s SoulCycle. How’s it different? Instead of blaring repetitive dance music and bright lights, riders work out by candlelight to well-choreographed music. And the routine doesn’t just work out your legs and lower torso—SoulCycle classes provide a full-body workout that’s fun and energizing.
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Foot Exercises
If your feet hurt, nothing feels good! And if you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), foot problems often follow. In fact, about 90% of people with RA eventually develop foot or ankle symptoms. One of the best ways to fight back against pain is to keep the joints in your feet active and moving.
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Stretch Away Pain
Regular workouts can go a long way toward soothing and healing the discomfort psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can cause.
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Honey-Yogurt Parfait
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Chocolate Vanilla Milk Shake
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Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
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Tips for Eating a Bone-Healthy Diet
When someone you love has osteoporosis, a healthy, bone-building diet is critical. But dairy products aren’t the only foods that do bones good—a multitude of vitamins and minerals play a role. You can make everyday meals more bone-friendly with these simple—yet nutritious and delicious—suggestions.
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