If you knew you were more likely to develop future health problems, would you take preventive measures to lessen the chances of developing the condition or its severity? Although it might seem impossible to predict what our future holds in terms of health, the biggest...
You look healthy. You feel healthy. You must be healthy, right? Unfortunately, what goes through your head is not always aligned with your heart—more specifically, your heart health. We know that heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S., but did you know...
Life is busy. And you've got things you'd rather do than take a trip to the doctor's office. Whether you’re scheduling a routine checkup or seeking treatment for something specific, don’t make a trip to the doctor without making it worth your while. Harvard Health...
Congratulations on joining the readership of our first edition of Pulse on Policy. We heard the Healthy Me PA community loud and clear: You want more information on how the health care policy world works and the latest news on Pennsylvania health care issues. ...
Health care has topped the list of issues Americans are most concerned about five years in a row in an annual Gallup poll, and turmoil in the nation’s capital seems likely to keep it a concern. Here’s a quick look at what’s really up with some of the top concerns,...
The new year means new resolutions, especially ones that relate to diet and exercise. While you’re building new, healthy habits, don’t neglect your heart! These three recipes will help keep your heart strong and healthy while keeping your stomach full throughout the...
Have you ever heard someone say, “It takes 21 days to develop a new habit”? If you have, recent studies have proven it wrong—it actually takes 66 days for something to become as much of a habit as it will ever become. You may have tried to make a new habit repeatedly,...
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, which spreads the word about cervical cancer, human papillomavirus (HPV), and the importance of early detection. Nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, but the disease is...
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. That means, in the time it took you to take a 10-minute shower this morning, 300 people were in serious need of a blood donation. Despite this dire need, less than 38 percent of the population is eligible to give...
How can you lose weight yet still eat tasty foods? Discover three gourmet food recipes that are low on calories and facilitate weight loss. Instant Pot Turkey Stuffed Peppers: Cooking Light Ingredients 4 large multicolored bell peppers, tops cut off and chopped,...