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14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Why people often lie to their doctor

For the best health care, be sure to be honest with your doctor about symptoms and lifestyle habits. Leaving out valuable information can be just as bad as lying.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

7 Ways to Fit in Fitness at Work

Sitting for 8 hours a day increases your risk of heart disease, diabetes and other conditions. Here are ways to fit in fitness into your workday.

What is the best Exercise Room Flooring for a Home Gym?

Did you make a promise to yourself at the start of the year that you would exercise more? Many took on the challenge but most have not followed through. You can get back on track or maintain your exercise routine... Read More

The Pros and Cons of Self-Funded Health Plans

Thinking about a self-funded health plan? Learn more about the advantages and disadvantages for employers who choose to self-funded health plans.

New Patient Assigned by Health Plan: PCP's Responsibility?

When a health plan assigns a new patient, who has to make the first move?

Diet and exercise prevents diabetes in dogs too: Canine obesity is on the rise, along with all...

Research shows that overweight and obese dogs suffer from a host of health problems like musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, glucose intolerance, diabetes, and bladder and mammary cancer. A high-fat diet, which leads to excess weight and obesity, was also linked to canine pancreatiti

Adding Telehealth, Remote Care Benefits into Health Plan Options

Payers have a prime opportunity to use telehealth benefits as a way to improve health plan customer service, increase opportunities to improve beneficiary healthy behaviors, and innovate health plans.

Is Your Health Plan Social Media Doing Its Job?

How to make sure your health plan social media efforts are paying dividends.

Health Plans Start To Focus More On Social Needs of Beneficiaries

Health plans have known for years that there are many non-health factors that play a role in a person’s health and well being. Now a coterie of health plans is starting to tackle factors that were seen as being completely outside the purview of anyone in the health care system, let alone a health plan.

Health Plans Offer Unequal Mental Health Benefits

A number of health plans appearing to offer unequal mental health benefits, such as financial disparities like different co-pays or deductibles.

Chronic Care Management Programs Have Become Standard for Health Plans

Programs to help patients manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma appear to have become a standard component of health plans.

Health Plans Need Patient Data for Future of Patient Wellness

A new report from Deloitte outlined the patient data that health plans must use to drive more consumer-driven patient wellness strategies. This will be central to thriving in the future of healthcare.

New study focuses on diet-related health benefits

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine suggests that focusing on the entire meal plan may be more beneficial than solely reducing fat intake when it come to improving cardiovascular health - an important factor in a healthy lifestyle for seniors.

Are you aware of these clauses related to the “restoration benefit” in your health plan?

Important features and benefits of a health plan and your customized requirement should not be taken a backfoot while glaring at the restoration feature.

Age-Related Health Problems by Breed

Your pet's breed and size are important determinants and predictors of health issues they might experience with age. View age-related health problems by breed.

The most common cold weather-related health problems and how to protect yourself

22News talked to a physician from Baystate Medical Center about one of the most common cold-weather afflictions they see this year, frostbite.