Sleep gives both the body and the mind the time they need to rejuvenate to tackle the next day. In fact, our sleep quality is linked to almost every area of health. And yet, many of us still struggle to get the rest we need. Try these 10 tips to [...]
Prediabetes is when fasting glucose (blood sugar) levels are higher than normal (70-110 ml/dl), but not yet high enough to be considered diabetic. For most people, prediabetes is preventable or even reversible through achieving and maintaining a healthy weight with physical activity and a healthy diet. A few simple lifestyle [...]
You heard what? No matter what people say, flu shots are all about flu-fighting defenses that protect you from the flu all season long. Not only is the flu shot proven to help your body develop special antibodies that fight influenza strains, it’s the single most effective way to prevent [...]
As a patient, there are several things you can do before, during, and after your doctor visit to help ensure the best possible care and outcomes. It can be a lot to think about, for sure. That’s why we’ve created the following guide—to ply you with a strategy for getting [...]
There’s nothing like a bright, toothy smile, but oral health is a lot more than white teeth and fresh breath. The fitness inside our mouths affects our overall health, and gum disease has been linked to chronic conditions that impact the whole body. Doctors consider an unhealthy mouth a gateway [...]
Most adults know how hard it is to find time for exercise. But many don’t realize how hard it can be for some kids to get exercise as well. Unfortunately, not everyone grows up with the same access to things like team sports, parks, bike rides, and monkey bars. This [...]
Ever since Edward Jenner introduced his vaccine for smallpox in 1796, vaccines have drastically reduced or nearly eradicated diseases such as polio, whooping cough, and mumps. Many vaccine-preventable diseases are especially difficult for very young children, and many times they end up hospitalized. Measles and Pertussis (AKA Whooping Cough) are [...]
Good oral hygiene is important—not only for looking great, but for preventing diseases in other parts of the body as well. Studies show that poor oral hygiene can lead to a variety of dental and medical problems, such as gum disease, infection, bone loss, heart disease, strokes, and more.* The [...]
Let’s say you have health insurance and you’ve found a highly recommended doctor. You verified she’s in-network and accepting new patients. You’re all set. Thumbs up! Then you get sick, try to make an appointment, and can't get an appointment as soon as you need to. What? Thumbs down! If [...]
“If you can't measure it, you can't improve it,” business management guru Peter Drucker asserted. It could be argued that this nugget of wisdom applies to healthcare as well as business. And one effective measurement tool for healthcare quality is a survey called the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and [...]
