Recent Blogs

  • A Patient Greets a Provider in an Exam Room
    Health Care

    10 Different Types of Blood Tests

    Estimated read time: 6 minutes

    What are the 10 most common blood tests, what do they measure and how can they help you monitor and protect your health?

  • Two woman walking together
    Health Care

    Ways to Improve Your Walking Technique

    Estimated read time: 3 minutes

    Learn more about your walking posture, including tips to improve it, the benefits it provides and what you should avoid doing.

  • Woman cooking in kitchen smiling.
    Health Care

    Nutrition and Reducing Cancer Risk

    Estimated read time: 8 minutes

    This month’s article covers four key nutrition strategies that can reduce your risk of getting cancer. The foods (and drinks) you consume can play a big role and I want to share some of the research...

  • An Older Gentleman Rubs a Sore Shoulder While Sitting on His Sofa at Home
    Health Care

    When You Feel It in Your Bones: Managing Arthritis Pain in Colder Weather

    Estimated read time: 3 minutes

    Our rheumatology experts are here with expert tips on effectively managing your arthritis symptoms during winter when temperatures drop.

  • George Cacini, AFib Patient with his dog.
    Health Care

    Multifaceted Open-Heart Surgery Resolves Retiree’s AFib

    Estimated read time: 4 minutes

    Dr. Scott Schlidt, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, led George Cacini’s complex open-heart surgery at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, helping him regain his health and peace of mind.