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You just found out that your family’s expanding. Here are 8 questions to ask your provider about your pregnancy. You just took a pregnancy test, and it’s positive. You and your partner have a baby on the way. (Congrats, by the way.) Your mind is probably flooded with questions. Can you still drink coffee? Is […]

Having urinary incontinence can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. Here’s how a telehealth appointment can help — plus, possible treatments. You were watching a comedy special with your family when it happened. You were laughing hard and suddenly felt some wetness, and your face immediately went red with embarrassment. What happened to you isn’t some rare […]

Wondering how to be a good patient after getting discharged from the emergency room? Do everything you can to avoid another ER visit. While not every repeat ER visit is preventable, many are. In this article, you’ll learn 10 ways to be a good patient after you’re discharged. 5 facts about repeat hospital ER visits […]

Warm-summer days, lots of sun, and outdoor activities can be fun. But when the temperature rises, so do cases of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. A day at the beach, working outside, or confined indoors without a fan or air conditioning on a hot day could be dangerous. An estimated 9,200 people a year are […]

Have you found that you’re short of breath more often than normal? Maybe when doing simple things such climbing the stairs or walking from your car to the supermarket? You might have one of 2 common lung conditions: asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They’re both conditions that affect how well your lungs function […]

If you’re a smoker, it’s important to know how it affects your body. Here’s what to know.   If you smoke, you increase your risk of disease, plain and simple. That includes heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and even certain eye diseases. In some cases, smoking can also cause chest pain. Chest pain from smoking […]

HealthMarkets helps you figure out why you’re not getting enough shut-eye — and what you can do about it. Healthy sleep is important at any age. But as you get older, it may feel more challenging to fall asleep or stay asleep. You may even find that you’re drowsy during the day. However, sleep problems […]

What is watsu, and what can it do for you? Ever felt the discomfort of tight muscles, aching joints, or tension from stress in your life? Chances are pretty good you’ve looked for ways to find relief. You know… Deep breathing Exercise Meditation Massage And sometimes even medication But there’s at least one more way […]

HealthMarkets helps ease your worries about home safety with this guide to in-home evaluations, which may be covered by your insurance.  You may think of your home as a safe place. It’s also a source of pride, comfort and an endless supply of memories. And the last thing you want to do is leave it. […]

Are antibiotics overused?  Antibiotics are often used to treat the common cold, flu or certain types of infections. But they don’t always work. Frustrating, right? When you’re not feeling well or think you have an infection, you want to clear up the problem as soon as possible, right? So you visit the doctor. “What’s going […]

Ready to beat your caffeine addiction? If you’re used to starting the day with a cup of coffee, energy drink, tea or supplements loaded with caffeine, you’re not alone.  An estimated 80% of adults in the U.S. drink caffeine every day.1 Caffeine may offer a quick pick-me-up. Caffeine has some downsides, too. Ready to beat […]

If eating healthy was as easy as grabbing a quick bag of chips, we’d all do it. Even if it’s hard to start, the benefits of eating healthy can follow us for years to come. Not only that, setting up healthy habits in the home can be beneficial for your family too. Keep reading to […]