Health

You might feel fine, but high cholesterol numbers are a reason to take pause.

An annual wellness visit with your primary care provider is one of the best tools you have for staying on top of your health.

“You’ve got prediabetes.” If you’ve ever heard these words from your health care provider, your next thoughts were likely, “So what should I do now? Am I going to get diabetes?”

What’s typically included in an annual wellness visit (AWV)?

• Review of your medical history, current medications, and treatment plans
• Screenings for high blood pressure a

Crisp, cool weather is approaching, and so is flu season. That means one thing: It’s time to get your annual flu shot.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that most older adults (more than half) keep their slips and tumbles a secret from their doctors.

Step #1: Decide whether the problem is big or small

Big problems include things like water leaks that cause the ceiling to collapse, or exposed cables that put you at risk of electric sho

There’s no doubt that many women worry about getting breast cancer. Here’s where a little knowledge is a good thing.

Do you have trouble making it to the bathroom in time, or struggle with leaks? You may have a bladder control problem, also known as urinary incontinence.

What is chronic kidney disease and what causes it? 

A CKD diagnosis means that your kidneys are not filtering wastes from your blood as they should.

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law in 2022. It aims to help improve the Medicare program by expanding benefits, lowering drug costs, and more.

It’s important to go for regular medical screenings with your primary care physician (PCP). And it’s just as important to monitor your own health at home.