Author: Reyna Baker
¿Vives con obesidad y te preguntas cómo asegurarte de obtener la atención que necesitas y que mereces? Si necesitas un seguro médico para 2024, haz estas preguntas a tu representante o administrador de beneficios para asegurarte de que escojas la mejor cobertura para ti. Este recurso educativo se preparó con el apoyo de Eli Lilly and Company.
Coughing. Sniffling. Aching. It’s the most germiest time of the year.Cases of the flu are rising in most parts of the country. But you can help protect yourself and others by getting the flu vaccine. And now’s a good time to get it ahead of the busy holiday season. It’s easier than ever to get the flu vaccine, too. Many clinics take appointments and your favorite grocery store or pharmacy probably has it. You may not even have to get out of your car if a drive-thru flu shot is an option.The most common places that offer flu vaccines include:Your…
Turning back the clock for daylight saving time sounds good on paper. Who doesn’t want another hour of sleep? But, when the reality of cold temperatures and shorter days starts to creep in, it can leave you feeling depressed. But some people have more than just the winter blues. They may have seasonal affective disorder, also called SAD. And research shows that the time change can make symptoms of SAD worse. SAD is a type of depression that occurs at certain times of year, usually in the winter. Seasonal affective disorder symptoms resemble other types of depression — hopelessness, less…
Giving up alcohol can be one of the biggest challenges in life for some. For millions of people worldwide it has a grip on people, whether that’s a once a week binge or a small glass of wine each day. Addiction takes many forms and it can take a lot of effort to not just give it up, but recognise that a person’s alcohol consumption is unhealthy and problematic in the first place. That is the first step, and often the hardest. However, do it and there’s plenty of help out there to make a success of giving up alcohol,…
If you’ve been experiencing unusual vaginal discharge or uncomfortable vaginal symptoms, you may have a common infection called bacterial vaginosis (BV). About 35% of women, usually between the ages of 15 and 44, have BV at some point in their life.Some people have no symptoms, but if left untreated, BV increases your risk of getting asexually transmitted infection (STI) and other complications. If you think you might have BV, contact your healthcare provider (HCP) as soon as you can. What is bacterial vaginosis? BV is an infection, but it’s not an STI.Your vagina normally has many types of bacteria in…
When you hear the word “Botox,” what comes to mind? Beauty? Needles? If so, you’re spot on.Botox injections are most commonly used as a cosmetic procedure to help smooth out wrinkles by temporarily “freezing” muscles or blocking certain nerves. Think: Foreheads with no wrinkles and eyes with no crows feet. But the benefits of Botox go way beyond beauty. It can also treat medical conditions, too, including migraine disease and overactive bladder. A bit about Botox Botox is made from the same toxin that causes botulism, a deadly type of food poisoning. Although that doesn’t sound like something you’d want…
In response to the Department of Defense’s 2020 report on the Health Status of Active-Duty Servicewomen, HealthyWomen developed the Ready, Healthy & Able program. Watch as our panel of experts describe the state of healthcare for servicewomen and service members assigned female at birth, the program components and successes, and what Ready, Healthy & Able has in store for the future. Register hereSpeakersModerator: Luisa Santa-Coleman, MPH, Education Director, HealthyWomenMichelle Sabia, MPH, CPH, Program Manager, HealthyWomenToni Marengo, M.D., FACOG, Chief Medical Officer of Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest (PPPSW)Diana Brown, U.S. Army VeteranAda Stewart, M.D., FAAFP, family physician, Cooperative Health
We spoke with Soyini Hawkins, M.D., a doctor living who is living with fibroids herself, and patient advocate Candy Ramirez-Hale, R.N., to raise awareness, get the scoop on what it’s like to live with fibroids, and explore how disparities affect care, diagnosis and treatment. Watch these videos to see what they had to say. Part 1: Patient’s perspective Part 2: Choosing the best care for yourself Part 1: Expert’s perspective Part 2: What is a normal menstrual cycle, misconceptions and myths Part 3: Lack of access to appropriate care and who is most affected Part 4: Why getting a second…
Are you living with obesity and wondering how to make sure you get the care you need and deserve? If you need health insurance for 2024, ask your benefits manager or representative these questions to make sure you choose the best coverage for you. This educational resource was created with support from Eli Lilly and Company.
Approximately 4 out of 10 American adults live with obesity, a medical condition that can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. There are treatments, like weight loss medications and surgery, that can help, but they can also be expensive. For example, medication prescribed for weight loss can cost around $1,000 per month and weight loss surgery can cost as much as $30,000 without any help from insurance. Since obesity is a disease, it’s a no brainer that health insurance companies should pay for obesity treatment. But that’s not a given. If you live with obesity…