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Expert health advice and lifestyle tips for a better you.

Health

Three simple health checks you can do in three minutes

Don’t overlook the most important member of your health care team: you. While it’s important to go for regular medical screenings with your primary care physician (PCP), it’s just as important to monitor your own health at home. These three quick and easy at-home health checks are a great place to start.

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Healthy Living

How to play an active role in your health (and why it matters)

Missed screenings, skipped refills, and delayed doctor visits can turn small issues into bigger health problems over time.  

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Healthy Living

Partnering with your care team: Taking an active role in your health

Living with a chronic condition like liver disease means you’re not just receiving care  —  you’re an essential member of your own health care team.

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Healthy Living

Why a care management team is your secret to getting and staying well 

You might really love your primary care provider (PCP) — and we hope you do! Still, no single provider can be an expert in everything.  For example, you want a surgeon in the room if you’re conside

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Healthy Living

Liver cancer screening: Who needs it and what it entails

Living with liver disease means staying vigilant about your health.

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Healthy Living

How to create your personal care plan

A personal care plan is a single document that organizes your most important health information in one place — your conditions, medications, providers, and more.

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Healthy Living

Not using patient portals? Here’s what you’re missing

Ever leave a doctor's appointment wishing you’d asked more questions? Or spend days wondering when test results will come back? A patient portal can help. 

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Healthy Living

10 ways to stop prediabetes in its tracks

“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?”

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Healthy Living

Six natural ways you can improve your A1C results

The results of your A1C test are a good sign of how well your diabetes treatment plan is working.

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Colon Cancer Screening

Five signs of colon cancer everyone needs to know

Colon cancer can sneak up on you. You might not know right away that you have it. That’s because it often develops slowly and there aren’t obvious symptoms.

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Healthy Living

Six top questions about breast cancer, answered

It’s likely that you know someone who’s received a breast cancer diagnosis. After all, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in U.S.

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Mental Health

Coming home after treatment: Your eight-step guide

Leaving a residential treatment center can stir up a mix of emotions. You might feel relieved, hopeful, anxious, or even unsure of what comes next.

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Health

Two ways to help pay for the medicines you need

Prescription drugs can be one of the biggest health expenses for Medicare members.

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Health

Make the most of your health care team

From your primary care provider (PCP) to your specialists, discover how asking the right questions and sharing key information can ensure that you get the best care possible.

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Health

Tips to have more fun in the sun

Summer is prime outdoor time. But enjoying the sunshine does require some planning.

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Fitness

Fall-proof your body from head to toe

Having good balance helps lower your risk of falling and getting hurt. That’s where these seven daily stability exercises come in.

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Health

Signs of prostate cancer you shouldn’t ignore

Prostate cancer is a leading health concern for men. Luckily, it’s highly treatable when caught early.

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Nutrition

Your plant-based summer cookout guide

Summer is the perfect time to fire up the grill and gather with friends and family. This year, why not expand your cookout menu to include some plant-based foods?

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