Diabetes Symptoms

Diabetes doesn’t always cause symptoms. Still, some changes in your health may signal the disease. What follows are some of those warning signs. If you notice any of them, ask your doctor if you need a diabetes test. Keep in mind: Many symptoms are similar for type 1 and type 2 diabetes. One key difference? […]

Signs of a Stroke

The signs of a stroke often appear suddenly—and they require fast action. Keep scrolling to learn more about important stroke warning signs and how to spot them. F: Face drooping. Does one side of the face droop? Is it numb? How to check: Ask the person to smile. Is the smile uneven? A: Arm weakness. […]

Skin cancer risk assessment

While anyone can get skin cancer, some factors can raise your risk. Knowing about those risk factors may help you avoid the disease or take steps to find it early. To learn more about your skin cancer risk factors, answer the following questions. This assessment is not a substitute for a visit with your healthcare […]

Pregnant? Get the facts about fish.

When you’re pregnant, you want to eat foods that are good for you and your growing baby. And fish is one of those foods. Fish provide important nutrients for developing babies, and it’s a good source of vitamins, minerals, protein and healthy fats that help protect mom’s health too. That’s why it’s recommended that pregnant […]

Quiz – Arrhythmias: true or false?

At some point in life, many adults have an abnormal heart rhythm, also called an arrhythmia. Their hearts may beat too slowly—fewer than 60 beats per minute. Or they may beat too quickly—more than 100 beats per minute. Do you know how an arrhythmia might affect you? True or false: If you had an arrhythmia, […]

The benefits of prenatal yoga

If you’re looking for healthy ways to exercise during your pregnancy, you might want to think about prenatal yoga. It stretches and strengthens your muscles, reduces stress and teaches you to how to control your breathing—all good things for moms-to-be.  Plus, it’s generally very safe for pregnant women. Just make sure your instructor is certified […]

Signs and symptoms of a miscarriage

It’s hard to imagine anything more painful than having a pregnancy end early in miscarriage. And that’s not an easy thing to think about when you’re on this joyous journey to motherhood.  But it’s important to know the signs and symptoms of a miscarriage. Having that extra knowledge at your disposal can help you get […]

A fit pregnancy: Exercise dos and don’ts

When you’re pregnant, chances are you’ll feel like relaxing and putting your feet up. And yes, rest is good. After all, your body is working overtime these days to nourish the growing life inside you. But remember, while rest can be a pick-me-up, so can regular exercise. A key part of a healthy pregnancy is […]

Healthy weight gain: The BMI breakdown for your pregnancy

Weight gain and pregnancy go hand in hand, but how much is too much weight to gain? Or conversely, how much is too little?  You don’t want to try to lose weight during your pregnancy. But you do want to keep an eye on how much weight you gain—for the sake of your health and […]

Quiz – Stroke Risk Assessment

Answering the following questions can help you learn more about your risk for stroke. Once you know your risk factors, work with your doctor to make lifestyle changes and treat medical conditions that could be putting you on the path to a stroke. Note: This assessment is not intended to be a substitute for a […]