If you've been bombarded by fad diets and fad programs on how to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, then managing your weight and your health can seem challenging. But it doesn’t have to be when you approach your health with consistency and balance. Good...
Updated October 2020 With the annual open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act opening soon, now's the time for families across the United States to take some time and carefully consider their current health insurance coverage. Even if you're more than happy...
How much food should be on your plate at mealtime? What’s the right portion size? “Portion” is actually one of those words that doesn’t have an exact meaning. When nutritionists or dieticians speak about food, they’re more apt to use the term “serving size,” which is...
4 Things to Keep in Mind When Buying Health Insurance Shopping for health insurance during open enrollment for 2019? Good. You should be. But maybe you’re like a lot of people and find the process overwhelming. With so many plans available on the market from different...
Yes, You Still Need to Floss – Here’s Why Back in 2016, a report made waves by claiming that flossing wasn't necessarily that helpful. This was interpreted by many outside the dental community to mean flossing wasn't necessary at all. But that's not really accurate....
In 2009, the Obama administration dedicated $27 billion to promoting electronic health records (EHRs) among American healthcare providers. Ten years later, plenty of providers have adopted the technology, but neither doctors nor patients are entirely sold on a system...
Older adults who have caregivers at home or close to them who can assist them during recovery after joint replacement may recover more quickly at home than in a rehabilitation center. A study released by the Journal of Arthroplasty in 2017 found that complication...
If there's one thing that you want to be accurate, it's your medical records. Life and death decisions could hang in the balance. Unfortunately, your electronic health records (EHRs) could be riddled with mistakes. Here's why it happens and what you can do about it. ...
As the holidays arrive, your first thoughts are likely more family, presents and parties! than health insurance. If you don’t have coverage through work, though, this would be a good time to move insurance to the top of your holiday to-do list. Feeling secure about...
Going in for your annual checkup can feel like an interrogation. Doctors may ask questions that pry into aspects of your life you keep hidden from everyone but your closest confidants: your mental and emotional health, alcohol use and even your recent sexual activity....
