Plan ahead to ask the right questions and manage your health Have you ever found yourself drawing a blank when it comes time to ask your doctor important questions about your health? You’re not alone. Taking time before your [...]
Can exercise be a cure for what ails you? Or, better yet, can it keep you from getting sick in the first place? Health and fitness experts are pointing to “yes.” And while they’re still exploring how powerful exercise [...]
Why get the flu shot? Keep yourself from getting the flu by taking one simple step and getting a flu shot; that way you can lower your chances of getting sick. Influenza (also called the flu) is a serious [...]
Regular well checks can help you get and stay healthy. Checkups, or preventive exams, give you and your doctor a snapshot of your health. They also give you a chance to talk to your doctor about any problems or [...]
Transmitted by mosquitoes, EEE is the most dangerous virus spread by insects in North America. While only about seven people contract EEE a year in the United States, the illness is fatal in about one third of cases, according [...]
Let’s start with how to pronounce this big word first. Gly-see-mik. It relates to the sugar (glucose) level in your blood. The glycemic index (GI) measures how high and how fast your blood sugar spikes after you eat a [...]
Looking for ways to get more from your food budget? Eating healthy doesn’t have to break the bank. These tips can help you shop smarter to get the most nutritious foods at a better price. Stick to your list [...]
We all know it is rare for people to go through life without having to deal with some sort of serious personal problem. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) can give your employees a way to cope with personal issues [...]
Getting certain preventive care tests and screenings and practicing healthy habits can help keep you at your healthy best. When you go for your next checkup, use this chart as a checklist to talk to your doctor about which [...]
When It's Caught Early, Prostate Cancer Can Be Cured Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men. But it grows slowly, and most men can beat it, with treatment. Are you at risk for prostate cancer? [...]
