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Dementia is more than just memory loss. Here’s how to spot some of its less obvious symptoms.

We’re making it easier to stay connected to your health plan.

Don’t overlook the most important member of your health care team: you.

We all cough, but why? And when will relief arrive? Here's what you need to know, plus some strategies to help you feel better fast.

If you've been diagnosed with congestive heart failure (CHF), your heart isn't pumping blood as well as it could be. That may sound scary, but it's important to remember that there are plenty of treatment options that can help you live a full life. Here are a few strategies to know.

Did you know Philadelphia has its own laughter yoga club? Or that laughter yoga is even a thing? Alexa Fong Drubay, certified laughter yoga master trainer, global laughter ambassador member, and director of Laughter Yoga USA.org, is here to teach us about laughter yoga and its benefits.

There are three important components to caregiving, known as the "I-R-S" of caregiving: information, respite, and support. Each is vital to being a good caregiver.

Telehealth and telemedicine are convenient ways to get care virtually. But what are they and what's the difference? Here's the breakdown.

Talk with your primary care provider (PCP) about antibiotics to learn when they’re necessary and when they’re not. Here are three important questions.  

You can stay strong and active longer than you might think — as long as you’re armed with a little luck and an understanding of what your body needs

Moving more will ease stiff joint pain

You know the drill: You start to feel a runny nose or sore throat coming on. After a day or so, you may be coughing, too. But do you have a fever? Has your sense of taste or smell changed? Get to know the symptoms of a cold, the flu, and COVID.

Routine preventive health screenings can help you detect underlying conditions earlier, when they’re easier to treat. Here are a few that you might need — ask your primary care provider which ones are right for you.

If you have a chronic health condition, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, it’s likely that your doctor has prescribed medication to help manage your symptoms.

Learn how your fitness benefit through One Pass can help you improve your physical, social, and mental fitness.

Don’t let the flu — and the fever, body aches, and fatigue that can come with it — hold you back. Use these expert tips to keep you and your loved ones healthy.

Being outside is one of the big joys of summer. Here’s how to maximize skin safety so you can focus on the fun.

No matter how healthy you feel today, there’s a powerful step you can take toward feeling your best: Schedule your annual wellness visit.

Being discharged from the hospital or emergency room is an important step in a child’s recovery journey. But it’s not the end of the road. Most caregivers and children will need to continue managing the child’s health in the days and weeks following hospitalization. Learn more about why this is so important.

Taking medications as prescribed is an important step toward long-lasting improvement and lowered risk of hospitalization. Another key step? Keeping up with your healthcare provider appointments for monitoring and any necessary adjustments. Learn more about the ins and outs of medication management with the following information.

There are many reasons why adults and adolescents struggle to stick with their treatment plan. But skipping appointments can interfere with your recovery. Learn what you can do to get back, or stay, on course.

Certain kinds of mental health medications can have life-changing benefits for children and adolescents who need them, but some may have risks. Working with health care providers to monitor these medications may reduce risks. For some people, these medications can worsen or lead to increased blood pressure, increased blood sugar (which can lead to diabetes), obesity, and increased cholesterol. An important way to decrease those risks is by keeping up with simple blood tests, sometimes called metabolic monitoring. Here are some tips to help you get the best possible results from metabolic monitoring for your child