Author: Reyna Baker
If you live with obesity, getting the medical care and other support you deserve can be tough. Insurance may not cover all the latest treatments or special programs. And your costs can really add up if your insurance plan doesn’t cover the services you need. Treatments for obesity may include: Anti-obesity medicationsNutritional counseling or other therapy Weight loss programsPrescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) Weight loss surgeryConsultation and care from obesity specialistsIf your plan doesn’t offer these treatments or services, you can still ask your human resources or benefits administrator to help you get coverage on an exception basis. They might consider…
No eres la única que se queda perpleja cuando se menciona algo relacionado con los seguros médicos. De hecho, la mayoría de personas en Estados Unidos no conoce las definiciones de términos claves de los seguros médicos. Pero comprender los seguros médicos es muy importante. Las personas que no entienden los conceptos de los seguros médicos terminan gastando más dinero de lo que deberían en sus coberturas de salud o evitan recibir atención que necesitan. Ya sea que tengas tu seguro médico a través de un trabajo, del mercado virtual de seguros médicos (Healthcare.gov) o de un programa de gobierno,…
Have you ever heard the story about the woman who lost her cell phone and found it, days later, in her freezer?And what about the time someone you know sat through an entire movie but couldn’t remember what it was about?It’s not always dementia, or memory loss. Sometimes it’s a matter of mental focus.We all do wacky, strange, head-scratching things when we don’t focus. And “that” woman I described above? You’ve probably already figured out that it was me.Some of this is entirely normal when you think about how our lives are filled with so many details and worries about…
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a type of virus that attacks your body’s immune system, leaving you more at risk for infections. It can be spread by coming into contact with someone else’s infected blood or body fluids.Some people may wonder if women can get HIV. And the answer is yes. One in 4 people living with HIV in the U.S is a woman. HIV can hide in the body for years and doesn’t tend to show any symptoms at first. In fact, 1 in 9 women with HIV don’t know they have the virus. The only way to know…
Stuffing fans, take a very deep breath. Because this Thanksgiving we’re making room for the Quest Apple Pie Brown Butter Cookies—they’re stuffed with protein! (See what we did there?) This recipe uses the Quest Cinnamon Brown Butter Protein Cookies & Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder. With your health and taste buds in mind, these cookies are the dream team of indulgence and nourishment. Check out the full recipe below: NUTRITIONAL INFO APPLE PIE BROWN BUTTER COOKIES Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cookie Calories: 180 | Protein: 10g | Fat: 13g | Net Carb: 3g Total Carb: 12g | Sugar: 2g Ingredients APPLE…
As told to Nicole Audrey SpectorIn 2013, I was at an amusement park with my family when I started experiencing sudden and frequent urges to urinate and a burning sensation when I peed. At first I chalked it up to getting older. I figured, “Well, maybe things aren’t working as well as they used to.” I was otherwise in great health and had no history of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or bladder problems.Though I wasn’t particularly worried, I didn’t let it slide. After the amusement park outing, I reached out to my primary care provider (PCP) and explained my symptoms…
We see you. You’ve been assigned a dessert for Thanksgiving, but you don’t bake. Say less, because we’ve got a deliciously simple pie for you— Questified Peanut Butter Candy Pie using Quest Coated Candies & Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder. It’s a perfect treat for both kids and adults. Plus, it’s a nutritional powerhouse, packed with high-quality proteins to keep you energized as you work through leftovers. Check out the full recipe below: NUTRITIONAL INFO PEANUT BUTTER CANDY PIE Yields: 15 servings | Serving Size: One slice Calories: 350 | Protein: 10g | Fat: 31g | Net Carb: 7g Total Carb: 11g | Sugar:…
From the Desk of Beth Battaglino, RN, CEO, HealthyWomen It’s an undeniable fact. No one knows your body like you do. And when something doesn’t feel quite right, it’s important that you pay attention, speak up and seek answers.Shirley Norris learned this lesson when she first noticed bright red blood in her urine in 2014. She’d had a hysterectomy, so she knew it couldn’t be her period. She saw a urologist for the next couple of years as she struggled with constantly recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) that turned out to be bladder cancer.It’s not unusual for women to get…
Step aside turkey, we’re turning up the holiday heat with this high-protein, Questified Spicy Pork Tenderloin using Quest Spicy Cheddar Cheese Crackers—a brilliant combination of flavor and nutritional balance. With an out-of-this world blend of spicy and hearty proteins, it’s basically cheating! Check out the full recipe below: NUTRITIONAL INFO SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: Two slices Calories: 180 | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Net Carb: 3g Total Carb: 3g | Sugar: <1g Ingredients SPICY PORK TENDERLOIN Method Preheat the oven to 400 F and place a cast iron skillet into the oven to preheat. Place the…
Los fibromas uterinos son tan frecuentes que 8 de cada 10 mujeres los tendrán antes de cumplir 50 años. Estas protuberancias no cancerosas generalmente no se consideran peligrosas y algunos fibromas no causan síntomas. Pero dependiendo de su tamaño, lugar y cantidad, los fibromas pueden causar complicaciones o síntomas tales como dolor pélvico, problemas de la vejiga o sangrado menstrual abundante. Existe una gama de tratamientos quirúrgicos disponibles si los fibromas afectan tu salud o tu calidad de vida. HealthyWomen habló con Monique Farrow, M.D., profesora adjunta de obstetricia y ginecología clínica y especialista en cirugía robótica de la facultad…