Health Tips

Don't be surprised if your employer soon begins offering critical illness insurance, an insurance policy that pays a lump sum if you are diagnosed with cancer or other serious illnesses. The number … more

Hitting the road this summer? You're not alone. Statistics Brain reported that U.S. residents make about 657 million long-distance trips each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with these … more

Like most Americans, you have a health insurance plan now, and chances are it’s a new one.

Of course, you’ll want to review your plan policy thoroughly (focus on costs, in-network … more

When dining out or at home, foodborne illness can strike.

Consider the statistics: Every year, 48 million Americans -- or 1 in 6 -- get sick from eating contaminated food or beverages, and 3,000 … more

One fallout from the rise of smartphones and other personal communication devices: a spike in accidents and deaths from pedestrians oblivious to their surroundings.

Americans are worried about … more

With luck, your trip will bring only good times, but it pays to be prepared for an unexpected health crisis away from home. If you get into a car accident or slip on ice, will insurance cover your … more

The percentage of Americans with health insurance has increased to 88.1 percent of the population in the first quarter of 2015, according to Gallup. That's a jump of over 5 percentage points since … more

Flu season is fast approaching. Are you ready?

Between 5 and 20 percent of Americans will get the flu each year, and more than 200,000 of them are hospitalized from flu-related complications.

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Are you up to date with your shots? If not, August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a great time to learn more about age-appropriate vaccines.

Immunizations help prevent dangerous and … more

Many people look forward to the summer because they can enjoy vacations, sunshine and outdoor activities. A little bit of sun won't hurt you, but too much sun exposure can cause wrinkles, premature … more

Healthy eating can be fun, tasty – and it may even save your life.  Studies have shown healthy eating can help prevent obesity, high blood pressure and chronic conditions such as heart … more

Americans may know a lot of things, but health insurance isn't one of them. In fact, 8 out of 10 Americans failed a quiz on health insurance basics given by Windsor, Connecticut-based research firm … more

Chances are good that you or someone you know uses the services of a pharmacist.

According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half of Americans take at least … more