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Health Disparities Concern All of Us
There are more than 304 million people in the United States of America, and each of us is unique. A little more than half of us are women; about a third of us identify as a racial or ethnic minority. Around 12% of us are living with a disability, while 14.5% of us...
Call a Friend Today – Science Says Social Connections are Good for Your Health
“When ‘I’ is replaced with ‘we,’ even illness becomes wellness[1].” Human beings have always recognized themselves as social creatures. From an evolutionary standpoint, survival depended on social structure and being part of a group. But in recent decades, evidence...
You Are What You Eat
You Are What You Eat. Choose a Diet That’s Good for Your Health. What does diet have to do with health? Quite a bit, according to the experts. Generally speaking, it is well documented that lifestyle factors including smoking, exercise and healthy eating contribute...
The Future Has Arrived…and It is Safer for Seniors
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. Did you know that there is now a coffee mug that can be temperature controlled using your smart phone? Not only that, but the average new car comes with a futuristic array of technology to help drivers stay in their...
Healthcare Financing 101: How Health Insurance Works
Healthcare can be confusing. Before you even step foot in the doctors’ office, you’ll need to understand the terminology and concepts surrounding health insurance. Knowing the difference between premiums, co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will allow you to be a...
Health Literacy: Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Your Health
Do you know the difference between hypertension and high blood pressure? Between an MI and a heart attack? Between LDL and HDL?* As health care becomes more complex, you may feel as if you need a medical degree to understand your own well-being. More to the point,...