Beaming up Mammographies
With her first mammogram being a lesson in compression, new technologies promise to beam up mammographies.
INFOGRAPHIC: Young Adult Health Screenings
These young adult health screenings shouldn’t be overlooked, even if you feel healthy. They can identify chronic conditions and other health concerns earlier when they’re easier to treat.
The Difficult Reality of Healthcare for Young Adults
When it comes to healthcare for young adults, many may not know where to start. Get answers about staying on a parent’s plan and finding and using health insurance.
Managing Diabetes through Diet & Exercise
Unhealthy lifestyle habits and increases in obesity have increased diabetes nationally. Changes in diet & exercise can help slow and reverse these negative trends.
INFOGRAPHIC: Blood Pressure Test Tips
Blood pressure can go up and down during the day. The key to monitoring it is to take consistent and accurate readings. Follow these blood pressure test tips to do that.
QUIZ: Are You Hyperfocused on Hypertension Facts?
Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the most common and costliest chronic conditions in the United States and the world. Hypertension has a variety of lifestyle causes and possible complications. Knowledge...
Half of Americans Face Hypertension, the Silent Killer
Millions of Americans take medication to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. However, many more still don’t know they have hypertension or aren’t managing their condition.
The Importance of Preventive Care
Getting the most out of your insurance plan means using your preventive care benefits. Many preventive services are now covered in full by insurance.
INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to Pay Less for Prescriptions
Even with insurance, medication can be expensive. Without insurance, many are at risk of foregoing important medicine all together. Don’t skip doses; Find ways to pay less for prescriptions instead.
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Health Benefits of Sunlight
While too much UV light can be harmful, safe sun exposure can have a positive impact on well-being. Improved mood and better sleep are among the 5 health benefits of sunlight.
Decrypting your DNA: Genetic Test Types
Genetic tests, including predictive tests, carrier testing and newborn screening, look at your DNA to possibly identify increased risks of health problems or help doctors make treatment choices.
Truly Individual Health Care: Genetic Testing for Cancer
Genetic testing for cancer looks for gene changes associated with certain cancers. This can provide important information to help guide healthcare decisions.
RECIPES: The A’s and P’s of Superfoods
Take your spinach with a healthy dose of blueberries in this smoothie. Both are superfoods rich in antioxidants. This slow-cooked vegetable soup also has spinach, and beans, cabbage, tomatoes, and carrots. All those aromatics add...
INFOGRAPHIC: Eye Exams at Every Age
Eye exams don’t just check vision—an ophthalmologist can diagnose and treat eye conditions in addition to correcting vision problems. These regular eye exams are recommended by age.
QUIZ: Clearing Your Lens on Eye Health Myths
Protecting our eyes and vision is very important, but with so much misinformation, it can be hard to know what’s best. Does diet impact vision? Can crossing your eyes in a funny face or staring too long at screens cause lasting...
Understanding Vision through Three Eye Diseases
We often lament worsening eyesight as just part of “getting old,” and while our eyes do change with age, vision loss is not something to be ignored.
RECIPE: Roasted Carrots with Balsamic Herb Glaze
With more than the total daily value of Vitamin A for vision health, these roasted carrots with balsamic glaze add a simple, but gourmet touch to your table.
Heart Disease Risk Calculator
Mayo Clinic’s Heart Disease Risk Calculator uses basic information like age, height and weight to identify the risk of cardiovascular disease. This baseline provides advice for managing lifestyle concerns and provides questions...