Live Well

With the right knowledge, you can stay healthy and keep growing through all life’s seasons. Pregnancy If you are thinking of having a child, be sure to talk with your health care provider about your plans. He or she can offer you advice based on your history and current health. When you become pregnant, your doctor can help you stay on track. Be sure to attend all your prenatal checkups, follow-up visits and screenings.

A healthy heart helps you feel your best. Many people skip simple steps that can help. Taking your medicine and making smart choices each day can keep your heart strong. Here are four ways to care for your heart.

Preventive care is often about what doesn’t happen. You may never see what health problems you escaped by staying on track with your yearly physicals, screenings and vaccines. For this reason, it’s easy to ignore the value of preventive care.

⚡ Fast Relief, Hidden Risks You’re in pain — a lot of pain — so your doctor prescribes an opioid. Common opioids include:

For some, getting an annual physical, stepping on the scale, tracking how much water we drink and logging meals in an app are part of what we do to monitor our health and maintain healthy behaviors. But what do we do to check on or maintain good mental health?

Are you taking medications as prescribed? Four in 5 American adults take at least one prescribed medication per week. Unfortunately, many don’t take their medicines properly.

The majority of these changes include decisions that occurred as a result of our May 2025 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee (P&T) meeting. Members negatively impacted by one of these changes will be sent a letter this month.

The moment you get that scratchy feeling in your throat, you know what’s coming: You’ve caught a cold or maybe even the flu. But which is it, and how should you handle it? Here are some tips to help you diagnose and treat your illness.

Few things are as important as a good night’s sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says adults should get at least seven hours of sleep each night. This is because sleep allows your body to recharge and repair itself. Getting enough sleep can ward off a host of diseases and improve your mental health.

Parenting is a big job. You may want to keep your child isolated so you know he or she is always safe and healthy. Thanks to immunizations and health screenings, you can keep your child protected.