10 Preconditions At Risk For No Coverage
We don’t necessarily know what’s in the new health care bill yet, but the following is a list of diseases that are reported to be considered a pre-existing condition, which means it will no longer be covered, that require multiple blood tests to manage the disease. You’ll need to make other plans to getting your […]
Essential Blood Tests Every Man Needs
Men don’t like going to the doctor. It’s really that simple. The reasons men don’t get medical tests range from “I don’t have insurance” to “there probably isn’t anything wrong” or “I can tough it out” and “I don’t have a doctor.” But these issues are fixable and much less important than the blood tests […]
Can You Die Of A Broken Heart?
You’ve heard the stories about couples who die within weeks, days or even hours of each other. The idea that someone could die just from experiencing grief or loss has become somewhat of a myth. It’s also become culturally acceptable to say someone died of a broken heart after a major loss. But what if […]
Strangest Olympic Health Quiz
Olympians compete to be put up on a pedestal, but to us, they’re all champions just for being asked to compete. But a few of them have overcome more than just your typical obstacles in their journey to Olympic Gold. They’re not just competing against others. They have to compete against their own body too! […]
The Most Common Medical Tests for Heart Disease
The tests you’ll need to diagnose your heart disease depend on what condition your doctor thinks you might have. No matter what type of heart disease you have, your doctor will likely perform a physical exam and ask about your personal and family medical history before doing any other tests. Tests to diagnose heart disease […]
The Silent Killer of Women: Heart Disease
Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. It kills more women and men each year than all types of cancer combined. While men and women share many factors and symptoms, there are differences between the sexes in regards to heart health that are easily and often overlooked, resulting in […]
Milestone Medical Tests in Your 50s
When you go for your annual physical, make sure your doctor performs or recommends these simple tests that may save your health — and your life — later. (Note that your doctor may recommend additional tests based on your personal health profile.) Thyroid hormone test Your thyroid, that innocuous looking gland in your neck, is […]
What Is The Widowmaker Heart Attack & How You Can Avoid One
The “Widowmaker” is the rather grisly name of a heart attack that typically targets men – hence the “widow” part, but also affects women. It is a life threatening event known for targeting seemingly healthy people. Up to four million Americans have died following a Widowmaker heart attack in the last 30 years, and what’s […]
10 Surprising Celebrity Heart Attacks
It’s always sad when a favorite celebrity dies. It’s especially sad when that death could have been prevented. At least 200,000 heart attacks are preventable each year! In honor of Heart Health Awareness month, we wanted to show you 10 surprising celebrity heart attacks. Most of these people did not see that final moment coming. […]
The Link Between Diabetes and Heart Disease
The link between diabetes and heart disease is not an intuitive one. But did you know that a person with diabetes is at least twice as likely to have heart disease? And it doesn’t stop there. Middle age men with Type 2 Diabetes are just as much at risk for a heart attack as a man […]