Express Care Wait Times 
Before certain medications were invented, infections like strep throat and illnesses like diabetes were deadly. Now, people around the world benefit from life-saving medications every single day. When blood thinners joined that list of life-saving medications, certain heart conditions became more manageable and less life-threatening. More than two million people take blood thinners every day […]
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Are You at Risk for Heart Failure? 4 Reasons Why the Answer May Be “Yes”
It’s never fun to hear the word “failure.” But when it comes after the word “heart,” it can be terrifying. Don’t let the name deceive you. Heart failure is a serious condition, but it does not mean that your heart has completely stopped working. It means that your heart is not pumping blood the way […]
What Is Shoulder Navigation — and Who Can Benefit from It?
Think of the last time you used your shoulder joint. Were you driving your car? Picking up a box? Reaching for the highest shelf in your pantry? There are a number of reasons you use your shoulder every day — all of which take a toll on that joint. You don’t realize how much you […]
Breast Self-exams: Should You Still Do Them?
Whether you know someone who has been affected by breast cancer or you’ve simply read the statistics online, you probably know the impact of breast cancer on women. It’s the second most common cancer in American women, and for many women, regular screenings are at the top of their medical to-do list. Going to your […]
4 Benefits of Birth Control Pills When You’re over 40
Each decade of your life brings new milestones. In your 20s and 30s, you may have been focusing on a career, a family, and financial stability. As you enter your 40s and 50s, the grind slows down and hopefully, you feel good about the life you’ve built. While you’re out there accomplishing your goals, don’t […]
3 Safe, Family-Friendly Ways to Exercise
Yeah, yeah — exercise is important. So is toting your kids around to school, staying on top of your aging parents’ health, getting dinner on the table, and being your spouse’s personal calendar alert. You’ll squeeze it in at some point, right? Exercise may not be at the top of your list, but it should […]
Can My 80-year-old Parents Still Drive? What to Do When Your Parents Become Elderly Drivers
Is your mom driving 15 miles per hour in the fast lane? Has your dad passed the turn to his house because he couldn’t see the street signs? Are your parents’ medications making them drowsy throughout the day? If you answer “yes” to these questions, then it might be time to start asking another question: […]
Why Your Aging Parent May Not Be Taking Their Medications — and How to Work Together Toward Healthy Medication Habits
Remember when you used to fake being sick just to skip school? Then your parents threatened to give you medicine? All of a sudden, a pop quiz seemed better than cherry-flavored cough syrup. If only it were that easy with your parents when they refuse to take their prescribed medication. Reverse psychology might not work […]
Staying Cool Under Pressure: How to Keep Your Family Safe from Heat Illness
It’s family vacation season and you’re preparing for your upcoming trip. What’s one thing that can be commonly overlooked — and ruin your vacation in an instant? The heat. Heat illness can turn a nice, sunny day into a dangerous situation if you aren’t careful. In fact, heat is one of the leading causes of […]
Caregiver Compassion Fatigue: Self-Care Is Not Your Enemy
Picture this: Marvel needs a new superhero — a character who’s an awesome parent, a devoted spouse, an overachieving employee, and a committed caregiver to an aging parent. You may not think of yourself as a superhero. But that’s what you are. No, your life may not be as thrilling as a superhero’s, with everyone […]