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Sugary drinks increase your diabetes risk even if you’re a healthy weight
One sugar-sweetened soda, flavored water, or iced tea a day isn’t a going to cause any health problems if you’re slim or at a healthy weight, right? That assumption was... Read More

Do you have a roadmap to a healthier and more secure future?
In a busy life it’s hard to know what next week will bring, much less next year or the next decade. But having a roadmap that focuses on both health... Read More

Choosing health insurance: What you should consider if you have a chronic health problem
As you think about which health insurance plan you’ll choose for next year, there are a number of different factors you should consider, including: monthly premium yearly deductible co-payments whether... Read More

Medical Privacy: How to Keep Your Medical Information Safer
Medical privacy made front page news several times in 2015 and 2016 as hackers gained access to more than 112 million medical records from health insurers, hospitals, state health departments,... Read More

Away from home: Transitioning care for young adults
During this time of year, many young adults are transitioning outside of their local area to attend college, travel abroad, or start a new job. Having access to professional healthcare... Read More

Why parents may not have a say in medical decisions for their young adult children
When your young adult children reach the age of 18 or 19, you might be surprised to learn that you no longer have access to their medical information, even if... Read More

Why exercise is important for breast cancer survivors
For breast cancer survivors, getting regular exercise has several important health benefits, from lessening fatigue and the side effects that can accompany treatment to lowering the risk of the cancer... Read More

Healthy sleep: Are your children getting enough?
With the school year underway, making sure your children get enough healthy sleep each night is a priority. Inadequate or poor quality sleep can affect your child’s mood, ability to... Read More

How to choose a doctor when you need a second opinion
Second opinions are often times necessary. If you’ve been diagnosed with a serious, complex, or rare condition or if your doctor has recommended surgery, a second opinion can help you... Read More

Can lifestyle changes lower your cancer risk?
A number of recent studies suggest a possible link between the lifestyle choices you make and your cancer risk. While these choices don’t appear to affect your risk for all... Read More