• Staying In-Network Is Important

    April 8, 2024
    You want to take care of yourself. So, it's good that when you need health care services, you have a whole network you can tap. Your health plan gives you access to many kinds of care providers. Doctors, therapists, clinics, ...
    • 6643 Views

  • ¿Por qué es importante hacerse la prueba de cáncer de colon?

    April 8, 2024
    No desestimes los beneficios de la prevención. Hay muchas razones por las cuales deberías considerar realizarte tus exámenes de rutina. Una de esas razones es el riesgo de tener cáncer de colon, especialmente si eres mayo...
    • 2601 Views

  • Six Ways to Start Small and Make Big Changes

    April 5, 2024
    Want an easy, effective and safe way to get healthy? Think small. Small changes can actually lead to greater well-being over time. "Thinking small" works because it eases you into healthy new habits. Old habits don't simply go away. As someone ...
    • 5182 Views

  • When the Heart’s Aflutter, AFib May Be the Reason

    April 5, 2024
    Singers may croon that their love-struck hearts are all aflutter, but in real life, a fluttering heart can be a scary problem — atrial fibrillation, better known as AFib. In a healthy heart, electrical signals travel through the muscle and mak...
    • 3903 Views

  • Skip a Trip to the Doctor’s Office With an In-Home Assessment

    April 5, 2024
    A trip to the doctor’s office takes time away from your everyday life. You may have to find a ride or cancel other plans. For Medicare Advantage members, an in-home health assessment can let you get the health check you need. Plus, it saves you....
    • 6300 Views

  • Perks and Pit'falls' of Owning a Dog

    April 4, 2024
    How do you turn back the hands of time? One study suggests that dog owners over the age of 65 can turn back the clock as much as 10 years. A furry friend can help: Fend off depression Fight loneliness Lower blood pressure Reduce heart rate The...
    • 6625 Views

  • In-Home Diabetes Care: Make Good Food Choices

    April 4, 2024
    Managing your diabetes can seem like a full-time job. There are so many things that affect your blood sugar level. What you eat, the number of hours you sleep, how active you are — even stress — all have an impact. You can’t always ...
    • 6647 Views

  • Be Prepared for Tornado Season

    March 29, 2024
    In minutes, violent weather can leave a trail of ruin. It’s important to be ready for tornado season. April through June is tornado season, but tornadoes can happen at any time. The best time to prepare is when you’re not under threat fro...
    • 4048 Views

  • Formas convenientes para pagar tu factura

    March 28, 2024
    Recibir atención médica para atender tanto una fractura de brazo como un malestar puede salir muy caro si no cuentas con cobertura médica. Con cobertura, no solo estarás protegido en esos casos de emergencia, ...
    • 4518 Views

  • Be Prepared for Any Emergency

    March 27, 2024
    You never know when you may find yourself in an emergency at home or work. When the adrenaline starts pumping and panic threatens to creep in, you’ll be glad you took the time to prepare in advance. Don’t wait. Make a plan now for the pla...
    • 3370 Views

  • What Do We Know About Autism?

    March 25, 2024
    Parenting means helping your children grow, develop and navigate the world. It’s no different for parents of children with autism. Yet, they face a unique set of challenges. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that o...
    • 7028 Views

  • It’s Time To Take Your Medicine. Or Is It?

    March 25, 2024
    If you’ve been taking prescription medicine for a while, you may not even glance at the instructions when you get it refilled. As time goes on, you may forget an important thing about taking your meds. When you take them matters — w...
    • 2043 Views

  • ¿Qué se sabe en la actualidad sobre el autismo?

    March 25, 2024
    La crianza de los hijos significa ayudarlos a crecer, desarrollarse y desenvolverse en el mundo. Aunque esto no difiere para los padres de niños con autismo, ellos deben enfrentarse a un conjunto de desafíos únicos. Los Centros p...
    • 750 Views

  • Staying Healthy Before, During and After Pregnancy

    March 22, 2024
    Taking care of your health is always important. But it takes on a whole new level of importance when a baby enters the picture. Be sure to step up your self-care while you’re trying to get pregnant, during your pregnancy and after you give bir...
    • 43277 Views

  • You Can Keep Your Brain Healthy at Any Age

    March 22, 2024
    It’s common to think that forgetfulness and other changes in our brain function are a part of getting older that we just have to accept. But studies show that there are simple steps you can take to help prevent cognitive decline and lower your ...
    • 12534 Views

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