Would you be ready to decide someone’s healthcare?
By default, you could be the one to make healthcare decisions for a loved one. Do you know what they’d want?
Aging Well
Nothing slows the hands of time. How can we stay healthy AND get better as we age? Check out these aging well insights.
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Make time for a colonoscopy: it could save your life
Colonoscopies are one of the only types of screenings that can find and prevent cancer.
Making smart healthcare choices
Things to consider when making health decisions.
When you have a serious illness, consider in-home care
Where you get care can be as important as the kind of care you get.
When to get screened for lung cancer
Find out with this test
7 ways to support your brain and body in older adulthood
Learn how to lower your risk of age-related health concerns.
A growing concern: What younger adults need to know about GI cancer
Get into the habit of being aware of symptoms. And talk to your provider.
Is hyaluronic acid a 'wonder' ingredient? A dermatologist explains
Hyaluronic acid gets a lot of hype. Here’s the science behind this popular skincare ingredient.
High blood pressure 101: What to know about hypertension
Here’s why blood pressure is one of the vital signs you want to watch closely.
Fall prevention is important — try these simple ways to stay safe
A little care and caution go a long way toward avoiding injuries.
Mammograms are more important than ever
One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s why mammograms are so vital.
Primary care can do this better than anything else
Even if you get care at other places, your PCP is your “go-to” for healthcare needs throughout life.
This is why everyone—even kids—needs protective sunglasses
A pair of $12 drug-store sunglasses can provide just as much protection against the sun as a $200 pair.
Annual Medicare wellness visits: What you should know and why you shouldn’t skip them
It’s your chance to work with your PCP to set strategies for healthy aging.
Are you at risk for BPH -- enlarged prostate signs and symptoms?
If you were born with a prostate, your risk goes up with age.
4 tips for men to live their healthiest
Men should seek preventive care and pay attention to small symptoms.
Helpful lessons for stroke awareness and survival
Resources and support for stroke survivors and caregivers.
5 tips to put you back in the race
You don’t have to let diabetes or other condition sideline your race goals.
What is occupational therapy? 7 ways OT can improve your quality of life
You might be surprised by the many tools and techniques used in this 100+ year old medical specialty.
Advances in joint replacement: Hip, knee and shoulder
Surgeon outlines improvements that help people get back quicker to what they enjoy.
Send-away screenings: What to know about colorectal cancer tests
If your risk for getting colon cancer is about average, an at-home, stool-based kit could be an option.
Doctors Day is March 30: how many medical specialties have touched your life?
Think of key life milestones and which doctors were part of your memory.
Decoding thyroid health: Essential tips for awareness
About 20 million Americans have thyroid conditions, and more than half don’t know it.
Empowering you for a visit with your PCP: What to know
PCPs are your health advocate. Partner with yours for better health and well-being.
