Whole New Way to Shop For Health Insurance Coming in October 2022
Thanks to the new healthcare law, starting October 1st there’ll be a whole new way to shop for health insurance for yourself, your family or your small business: the Health Insurance Marketplace. Whether you’re uninsured or buy your own coverage, the Marketplace will help you find insurance that fits your needs and your budget, with […]
Is Your Pain Medication Making Your Migraines Worse?
When you feel that throbbing pain on one side of your face, you reach for your migraine medication. After all, no one wants to waste a day cowering in pain. But if you’re experiencing migraine headaches more often or your migraines are getting steadily worse, your pain relief pills could be to blame. Taking too many pain […]
Taking Control of Distressing Low Sexual Desire: A Patient’s Journey
She and her husband tried different types of stimulation, but nothing got her in the mood. “My lack of interest in sex was hard on my marriage. My husband wanted to be intimate, but I didn’t. I missed that connection with him.” Amy is not alone in her experience. HSDD is a diagnosable medical condition […]
Good Health is More Than What You Eat
Behavioral health issues are more common today. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, about 25 percent of all adults in the United States have a mental illness and 50 percent will develop one in their lifetime. Mental health diseases affect not only the mind, but the body too. The U.S. Centers for […]
Specialty Pharmacy Is Often Seen As A Win/Win For Health Systems And Patients. But Can It Last?
Specialty pharmacy has emerged as a critical component of the healthcare system, serving patients with complex and often chronic conditions. Specialty drugs are high-cost medications used to treat rare, chronic, or complex conditions, such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, and hepatitis C. These drugs are typically administered by injection or infusion and require special handling, monitoring, […]
Expert Offers Tips to Boost Your Immunity
The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of keeping your immune system strong and healthy, according to Leonard A. Farber, MD, a healthcare executive and expert in emerging technologies and their impact on public health. A weak immune system increases your risk not only for developing illness, but for a more severe case if you […]
It’s Not Too Late to Improve Your Health
With the start of the new year, we’ve all become a little older and wiser. So, why not put some of that wisdom into making healthier decisions over the next year? Healthy eating and regular physical activity will give you energy and help you lower your chances for developing diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. The Weight-control Information […]
Tips to Help Older Adults Stay Apart, Not Alone During COVID-19
Almost 42 million Americans identified as caregivers for an older adult prior to COVID-19. Overnight, it’s likely that millions more have joined their ranks.With COVID-19, there are added complications, notably physical separation. Some people are supporting older relatives who live far away while others may be close by, but are maintaining a safe distance. The […]
How to Avoid Neck and Back Pain from Backpacks
If you’re like most parents, you remember sending your kindergartner off to school with a backpack bigger than they were. While your child may be able to shoulder it, students are now weighed down more than ever by these cumbersome packs. Which is why, say experts, more kids than ever before are complaining about back […]
A One-of-a-Kind Lifeline: A First Responder’s Kidney Health Journey
Like the more than 25 million first responders in the United States, Jeff Cooper, a former deputy in the Broward County Polygraph Unit, took an oath to protect and serve his community. However, like many first responders, Cooper’s promise did not necessarily extend to himself — until a worsening medical condition forced him to focus […]