It’s never too early to protect yourself from heart disease – the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. That’s because heart disease and the conditions that lead...
If you have high blood pressure, your doctor may recommend self-measured blood pressure monitoring (SMBP) — taking your blood pressure at home. To get the most accurate reading, ...
Many people use over-the-counter (OTC) medications for pain relief from time to time. These include medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, naproxen-sodium, and aspirin. While these medicatio...
You probably know that smoking is the main cause of lung cancer. But it may still be surprising to learn that smoking causes 90% of all lung cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the Centers f...
Your immune system protects you from harmful bacteria, viruses, and chronic diseases — and good nutrition is a key part of keeping your immune system healthy. Healthy, whole foods provide ...
Diabetes can sometimes feel like an overwhelming disease to manage. There are a lot of things for you to track — from your most recent blood sugar reading and how many carbs you’ve e...
The term preventive care may sound familiar to you. But you may not know exactly why it matters to your health. Preventive care is an umbrella term for healthcare strategies to prevent and detec...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, many people start to experience sniffles, coughs, and runny noses. But not all cold-weather bugs are created equal. While many viruses are mild, o...
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Nearly 6% of those newly diagnosed patients will have type 1 diab...
Medication synchronization sounds complex and confusing. But it’s pretty simple. Also called med sync, it’s a free service through your pharmacy to help manage your prescription medi...
On average, men in the U.S. can expect to live just over 73 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But several male-specific conditions can shorten your life or crea...
On average, women in the U.S. can expect to live just over 79 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's six years longer than the average for men. But certain fe...