Category: Health & Fitness
16 things someone in a health crisis can really use (hint: not flowers)
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
Your neighbor is in rehab after knee surgery. Your friend is diagnosed with breast cancer. Or your uncle, who cares for your aunt, is recovering from …
Having surgery? Ask yourself these 6 money questions first
Written by: Anna Baluch
If you have an upcoming surgery scheduled, you may be worried about the procedure itself and praying that everything goes smoothly. You may also be concerned …
Will on-demand health care cure surprise billing?
Written by: Hanna Horvath
The on-demand economy is booming. More than 22 million Americans spend nearly $58 billion per year on services allowing them to get their groceries, dog walkers …
Make sure you know these 7 things ahead of open enrollment
Written by: Myles Ma
A federal appeals court could nullify the Affordable Care Act in a few weeks, but open enrollment on the state and federal health insurance marketplaces is expected to …
Why aren’t more women getting mammograms?
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
It’s that time of year again, when we see the colors changing all around us. Not the reds, oranges, and yellows of the fall foliage — …
3 important Medicare documents you need for open enrollment
Written by: Phil Moeller
There are three major documents provided to Medicare enrollees each September. If people gave them a close read every year, I might just be out of …
25 diet myths you can stop believing right now
Written by: Marie Rossiter
When it comes to diet and nutrition, we all want to find “the answer” that will fix our alleged problems. As a result, we often latch …
The big list of free services you can get from your health insurer
Written by: Denise DiStephan
Most health insurance plans offer free, preventive wellness visits, screenings, counseling and other services through in-network providers. The Affordable Care Act mandates that private individual and …
11 things you no longer see in hospitals
Written by: Kara Kovalchik
Endless paperwork, the bedside buzzer, and gowns that don’t close properly have long been used as fodder by stand-up comedians and TV sitcoms. But many, many …
5 ways to defeat decision fatigue
Written by: Jamie Cattanach
It happens to all of us at some point. Two (or more) roads diverge in the (metaphorical) wood, and you have no earthly idea which is …
Heart attacks kill 6 times as many women as breast cancer. Here’s how to survive one
Written by: Stephanie Thurrott
Each year, 435,000 American women have heart attacks. Nearly 20% of them are under age 65. In fact, heart attacks kill six times as many women as …
Health care jargon in politics, explained
Written by: Myles Ma
With two Democratic primary debates down and another on the way, we are already deep in the throes of election season (as if it ever ends). …
Is there a scientific explanation for ‘near-death’ experiences?
Written by: Jake Sherman
A growing body of evidence suggests that the loss of consciousness after death is much less immediate than previously thought. Nearly 20% of people who were …
Playgrounds for older adults boost activity, decrease loneliness
Written by: J. Menzies
Just hearing the word “playground” probably has you imagining a boisterous group of kids jostling for position to take another go down a sky-high slide. But …
5 important questions you should ask your pharmacist
Written by: Kenzo Nakawatase
When you think of the medical professionals in your life, you probably think of your primary care provider, possibly your physical therapist, and maybe even your …
A healthy social life fends off dementia, researchers say
Written by: Matthew Rothenberg
Staying socially active has always been good advice for staying happy and healthy. Now research shows just how meaningful those conversations and connections can be. People …
The most dangerous (but non-fatal) industry in every state
Written by: Callie McGill
When people think about dangerous jobs, they tend to focus on jobs where people might die. There is plenty of merit to this, as anyone working …
The average age of a first-time grandparent in the US is now 50
Written by: Tallie Gabriel
There’s a strong stereotype associated with grandparents: They’re old. But like all stereotypes, it’s not exactly true. The average age of a first-time grandparent in the …
The most dangerous highway for summer driving in every state
Written by: Laura Brothers
Summer driving is an American tradition for vacation fun, but the season comes with a special set of highway hazards. With teen drivers out of school and …
I’m 44 and my body is going downhill. What do I do?
Written by: Michael Schreiber
When I first envisioned writing this article several weeks ago, the headline was a bit tongue-in-cheek. I obsess about my health a fair bit, but overall …
