Prevention

imaging results of a breast after getting a mammogram

Lucky & Magical: How Getting a Mammogram Made Me a Better Person

Amy Sarah Marshall | 6/4/2020 | Prevention

Getting a mammogram is not fun. It's a pain. Frankly, I avoided going for a long time. But I finally did. Not only did I have a great experience. I felt profound gratitude for being alive, whatever happened.

woman sitting at kitchen table looking at her phone

Don’t Postpone Medical Care Any Longer: 5 Appointments You Should Reschedule

Megan Rowe | 6/3/2020 | Prevention

As stay-at-home orders begin to ease, you should be thinking about more than going to your favorite restaurant. Now is the time to also reschedule medical care you may have postponed.

couple cutting vegetables to help prevent diabetes

Quiz: Which of These Helps Prevent Diabetes?

Elizabeth Timms | 5/28/2020 | Prevention

Prediabetes is a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered type 2 diabetes. Take the quiz to see how you can lower your risk and prevent diabetes.

man removing his face mask to smoke a cigarette during coronavirus pandemic

Stop Smoking: One More Reason to Quit for Good

Holly Cooper Ford | 5/25/2020 | Prevention

Smoking has been attributed to a variety of illnesses, including heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer. But smoking also may put you at increased risk for complications of coronavirus.

ingredients like sweet potatoes, black beans that you can use in recipes to fight the quarantine 15

Fight the Quarantine 15 with Protein-Filled Recipes

Sarah Ridgeway | 5/12/2020 | Nutrition, Prevention

As someone whose home office is currently their kitchen, the struggle to not snack all day is real. What’s the secret to keeping off the “quarantine 15” weight gain?

People in public maintain social distancing

Social Distancing and the Coronavirus Spread: Myths & Facts

Nate Braeuer | 5/6/2020 | Prevention

How are the guidelines of social distancing determined? William Petri, MD, speaks to the science behind how the coronavirus spreads from person to person.

family cooking together during coronavirus quarantine

5 Smart Quarantine Cooking Tips When You’re Stuck at Home

Elizabeth Timms | 4/30/2020 | Nutrition

Do you have a full house with lots of hungry mouths to feed? Here are some quarantine cooking tips to keep everyone healthy even when food options are limited.