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How Can I Keep My Cholesterol Levels Balanced?

How Can I Keep My Cholesterol Levels Balanced?
Cholesterol is essential for making hormones and cells, but having too much puts you at risk of heart disease. Learn what you can do right now to keep your cholesterol levels balanced.
Oct 23rd, 2025
Understanding the Many Benefits of Telehealth

Understanding the Many Benefits of Telehealth
Telehealth is changing how we do health care, making it more convenient, accessible, and affordable for a lot of people. Learn about the many benefits of telehealth and how it might help you manage your health.
Aug 2nd, 2025
Concierge Medicine Over 65: 4 Benefits

Concierge Medicine Over 65: 4 Benefits
Are you disappointed with your current doctor’s care? Do you need more help managing your health? If you’re over 65, it might be time to consider concierge medicine. Learn more about personalized medical care and its benefits. 
Jul 2nd, 2025
5 Must-Know Benefits of Medication Management

5 Must-Know Benefits of Medication Management
If you take multiple medications, proper management ensures the best outcomes. Find out what doctors say are some of the must-know benefits of professional medication management.
May 7th, 2025
When to Consider Hormone Therapy During Menopause

When to Consider Hormone Therapy During Menopause
If hot flashes and night sweats are affecting your quality of life, you might want to consider hormone therapy for menopause. Learn more about hormone therapy, how it helps, and who might benefit.
Apr 10th, 2025
Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?

Can Type 2 Diabetes Be Reversed?
Technically, you can’t reverse type 2 diabetes, but you can put it in remission. Learn how medical experts help people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar within normal range, as if they did reverse their disease.
Mar 14th, 2025
Why You Should See Your Doctor at Least Once a Year

Why You Should See Your Doctor at Least Once a Year
Has it been more than a year since your last doctor’s appointment? You may not feel sick, but seeing your doctor yearly is important for your health. Learn why you should see your doctor at least once a year.
Feb 10th, 2025
Understanding the Two Main Types of Cholesterol

Understanding the Two Main Types of Cholesterol
Are you wondering why doctors talk about “good” and “bad” cholesterol when reviewing your numbers? Learn about the two main types of cholesterol, how they affect your health, and why one is good and the other bad.
Jan 10th, 2025
4 Key Factors for Managing High Blood Pressure

4 Key Factors for Managing High Blood Pressure
You can’t feel high blood pressure, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore it. Learn about the key factors health professionals recommend for managing high blood pressure.
Dec 13th, 2024
When Should I Start Having Routine Mammograms?

When Should I Start Having Routine Mammograms?
Women can start routine mammograms at 40, but it’s not mandatory. Are you concerned about breast cancer or uncomfortable about the screening process? Learn what you need to know about routine mammograms, when to start, and why.
Oct 15th, 2024
5 Things to Discuss at Your Next Physical

5 Things to Discuss at Your Next Physical
Has it been more than a year since your last physical? It’s time to make an appointment, even if you feel healthy. Find out all the things you need to discuss at your next yearly checkup.
Jul 25th, 2024
When to Seek Medical Care for Your Wound

When to Seek Medical Care for Your Wound
If your wound is large, dirty, or looks infected, it’s time to seek medical care. Read on to find out more about how to know when you should seek care for your wound.
Jun 4th, 2024

How Healthy Estrogen Levels Enhance Well-Being
Estrogen is an important sex hormone best known for managing the female reproductive system. But it also influences blood cholesterol, blood sugar, bone health, and mood. Find out why you need estrogen and how healthy levels enhance well-being.
Apr 15th, 2024
How You Can Take Charge of Your Heart Health

How You Can Take Charge of Your Heart Health
Moving more, prioritizing sleep, and managing stress are some ways to take charge of your heart health. Discover other strategies that can benefit your heart and your health.
Feb 7th, 2024
When to Schedule Your Next Pap Smear

When to Schedule Your Next Pap Smear
Has it been more than three years since your last Pap smear? Then, it’s time to schedule this important health screening. Find out why you need a Pap smear and when to get it.
Dec 6th, 2023

How Breast Cancer Can Affect Your Reproductive Health
More and more women are surviving breast cancer. But survival comes with its own set of challenges, such as those that affect reproductive health. Learn how breast cancer affects reproductive health and what you can do about it.
Oct 2nd, 2023
The Importance of Annual Checkups

The Importance of Annual Checkups
Annual checkups help you live a long, healthy, and active life. Has it been more than a year since your last checkup? Find out why it’s important to have a physical exam every year.
Jul 13th, 2023
Managing Your Cholesterol with Your Diet

Managing Your Cholesterol with Your Diet
Do you want to improve your cholesterol levels through food? Learn more about how what you eat affects your cholesterol and what changes you can make to manage your cholesterol numbers.
Jun 2nd, 2023
How Telehealth Works

How Telehealth Works
Telehealth is revolutionizing the delivery of health care. Learn more about telehealth, how it works, and how it can benefit you and your health.
May 3rd, 2023
Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes

Understanding the Different Types of Diabetes
Diabetes is a complex health condition that affects millions of people in the United States. Learn about the different types of diabetes, the causes, and how they’re managed.
Apr 6th, 2023
How Sleep Problems Make Way for Hypertension

How Sleep Problems Make Way for Hypertension
Sleep is as vital to your health as food and water. Not getting enough sleep night after night can lead to chronic health problems, such as hypertension. Learn how a lack of sleep affects your body and long-term health.
Mar 7th, 2023
When (and Why) to Schedule a Prostate Exam

When (and Why) to Schedule a Prostate Exam
A prostate exam is a screening for prostate cancer, the second most common cancer in men. Is it time for you to schedule your prostate exam? Click here to find out.
Jan 11th, 2023
World AIDS Day: Why Everyone Should Get Tested for STDs

World AIDS Day: Why Everyone Should Get Tested for STDs
Sexually transmitted diseses (STDs) are more common than you might think. Not having symptoms doesn’t mean you don’t have an infection. World AIDS day is Dec. 1, and it’s also a good reminder that everyone should get tested.
Dec 1st, 2022
5 Ways to Improve Blood Sugar Control Through the Holidays

5 Ways to Improve Blood Sugar Control Through the Holidays
The holidays are here. Are you ready? If you have diabetes, you may worry about how you’re going to control your blood sugar with all those tempting treats. Click here to learn ways to improve your blood sugar control through the holidays.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Five Factors That Contribute to Childhood Obesity

Five Factors That Contribute to Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious health issue in the United States, and many factors can contribute to the problem. Since September is National Childhood Obesity Month, we want to help you learn more about the factors that can cause this condition.
Sep 6th, 2022
The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes

The Link Between Obesity and Diabetes
Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes. And having both conditions markedly affects health and quality of life. What’s the link between obesity and diabetes? Click here to find out.
Apr 3rd, 2022
5 Preventative Tests that Could Help Save Your Life

5 Preventative Tests that Could Help Save Your Life
One of the best things you can do to protect your health is schedule an annual physical, during which your provider runs different tests to look for serious health issues. These tests can catch problems before they turn into serious conditions.
Feb 1st, 2022
5 Signs of a Hormone Imbalance

5 Signs of a Hormone Imbalance
Do you have a hard time falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you gaining weight despite eating less and moving more? These may be signs of a hormone imbalance. Click here to learn more.
Dec 1st, 2021
Lifestyle Factors that Influence Diabetes

Lifestyle Factors that Influence Diabetes
Your lifestyle significantly affects your health and risk of developing chronic health problems, such as diabetes. The good news is making positive changes to your lifestyle may improve your future health and risk of developing various conditions.
Nov 1st, 2021
Treatment Options When Your Cholesterol is High

Treatment Options When Your Cholesterol is High
High cholesterol affects people of all ages and increases the risk of developing heart disease. The good news is there are many options for improving your cholesterol levels. Read on to learn more.
Oct 4th, 2021

What’s Included in Nutritional Counseling?
Nutritional counseling is more than just a diet plan. It’s a form of therapy that focuses on helping you make better food choices so you can have better health. Click here to learn more about what you get from nutritional counseling.
Sep 1st, 2021

How Often Do I Need a Physical?
When you’re healthy, you may not see the need for a physical exam. But regular physicals are the best way to stay healthy. The frequency of your checkups may depend on your age and health needs. Read on to learn more.
Aug 1st, 2021

Avoiding a Diabetes Diagnosis When You Have Prediabetes
Though being diagnosed with prediabetes may sound scary, it isn’t necessarily a bad thing. If you’re diagnosed with prediabetes, you can make lifestyle changes to reverse your condition and prevent full-fledged diabetes from occurring.
Jul 11th, 2021

Get the Jump on Summer Allergies with Allergy Testing
Allergies can strike at any time. If you find yourself coughing and sneezing every summer, then you may have summer allergies. Instead of suffering from your symptoms, get a jump on your summer allergies with allergy testing.
Jun 10th, 2021

Are You at Risk for Heart Disease?

Are you aware of your personal risks for heart disease? This serious health problem can have life-changing impacts. Keep reading to learn more about risk factors for heart disease and how increasing heart disease awareness can help your health.
Feb 4th, 2021