Tag: Health Awareness
Why You Should Go to Your Well-Woman Exam This Year
When you’re caught up in life’s hustle and bustle, it can be easy to let your health take last priority. While it may be tempting to skip your annual well-woman exam, it’s actually one of the most important things a woman can do for her health.
26 Key Medical Terms That Everyone Should Know
We’ve all been there: Your doctor is trying to explain something important to you, but all you hear is jargon and acronyms. Sometimes understanding just enough to ask the right questions can make all the difference. Learn these key medical terms and have more informed conversations with your doctor.
5 Reasons Why You Need a Primary Care Provider
While you can receive some of the same types of basic care from walk-in clinics or urgent care centers, primary care providers offer a unique value that can have a huge impact on your health. Find out some of the best reasons that you should consider getting (or keeping) a primary care provider.
16 Questions You Should Ask Your New Primary Care Provider
Finding the right primary doctor can be a challenge. It’s important to ask the right questions. Find out if a doctor is right for you with these 16 questions.
7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System
Your immune system defends your body against microorganisms that cause sickness and disease. The stronger your immune system, the less likely you are to get sick. The first step to keeping your immune system strong? …
The Best Ways To Manage Your Prescription Medications
Many of us take multiple medications, particularly as we age. However, it is important to keep track of your medications to ensure that negative interactions won’t occur. Learn how to manage your prescriptions like a pro.
How to Be Your Own Health Care Advocate
Health care can be complex, but it’s important to make sure that you are an active participant in your treatment plan. Find out how you can become your own health care advocate and develop a productive partnership with your providers.
Do You Listen to Your Body?
In our fast-paced, overstimulated world, there are so many things competing for our attention—so many in fact, that we may miss what’s going on in our bodies.