Statistics show that, for many Black and American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) women in the U.S., pregnancy can come with extra health risks. However, careful considerations can be taken to promote healthier pregnancies for those facing disparities.
Lead can impact the health of your growing child. It’s important to schedule a lead screening with your child’s doctor. This is especially true for those at higher risk of exposure.
Whether you’re expecting or in the process of family planning, preparing for a baby is complex. Good news. It’s likely that your health plan has a program designed to help you do just that.
Walking is one of the simplest ways to increase your physical activity and improve your health. Here are five reasons to lace up your comfortable shoes and walk your way to better health.
Thinking of delaying or skipping your flu shot this year? Here are 10 of the most common myths you might be hearing—and the facts that explain why a vaccine is the best way to protect yourself so you can stay healthy this flu season.
The Open Enrollment Period(OEP) for Individual and family health plans typically ends on January 15th. This usually means you can’t enroll in a new health plan until the next OEP in the fall, and you won’t have access to health coverage until at least January 1 of the following year.
While it’s important to stay up to date on what’s happening in the world (and in our social channels), some studies have shown too much screen time is linked to higher levels of depression, anxiety, obesity and other adverse health conditions.
April has been recognized as Stress Awareness month since 1992. While some stress is healthy, it’s important to know how to relieve stress and when to seek help.
Pets offer a range of mental and physical benefits that can positively impact your family’s wellbeing.
Mental health affects everything. It is an essential part of our overall health impacting how we think, feel and act. When something feels out of whack, it can pose issues to your day-to-day routine and wellbeing.
With all the appointments, planning and decision-making, pregnancy can become stressful. But, right now, managing stress isn’t just important for you; it’s crucial for your little one’s health and development. So, grab a cup of decaf and get comfy as we take a moment to go over the impact of stress during pregnancy, and some simple ways to manage it.
Leading mental and behavioral health experts are concerned this is contributing to an increase in self-diagnosis of behavioral health disorders by teens active on apps like Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), YouTube and TikTok.