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5 Tips For Reducing MRI Claustrophobia

For some patients, getting an MRI (magnetic resonance<br>imaging) scan can elicit thoughts of being trapped in a dark, closed-off<br>tunnel-like machine, and when it comes to thinking about what to expect during<br>their procedure, MRI<br>Claustrophobia is a real issue for some people. Below, we will take a look<br>at some tips for reducing your anxiety

14 Ways Cardiologists Keep Their Own Hearts Healthy

You've heard for years about the healthy habits that keep your ticker ticking: Watch your weight, eat a balanced diet, make sure to exercise, and stay away from cigarettes. But it's not always easy to play by these rules in real life, when stress and crazy schedules get in the way. That's why we went to some of the most overworked, overstressed people we know—cardiologists—to find out what they do personally to keep their hearts healthy and sneak good-for-you habits into their lives.

Why your family medical history matters

Sara McGregor never worried about getting breast cancer. Neither did her two older sisters. After all, their mother and maternal grandmother never had the disease. So when McGregor's eldest sister was diagnosed at age 32, the news came as a shattering shock to all three siblings

See what researchers found when they tested a bottle of Fiji Water against a glass of tap water.

10 Benefits Of Chiropractic

Chiropractors offer adjustments to improve spinal alignment and overall well-being before symptoms develop.

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

What is the best Exercise Room Flooring for a Home Gym?

Did you make a promise to yourself at the start of the year that you would exercise more? Many took on the challenge but most have not followed through. You can get back on track or maintain your exercise routine... Read More

Pink Ribbon Build

The Pink Ribbon Build is a special project intended to allow breast cancer survivors and the families and friends of those who have dealt with this disease t...

Beyond Pink Ribbons to Breast Cancer Prevention

Kenzie was just 21 when her boyfriend found a lump in her b...

The Benefits of Onsite Health Clinics in the Workplace

Does your business offer an onsite health clinic to its workers? It may sound like an unnecessary expense that offers little or no value to your business, but research shows that it's a smart investment for employers. Like any investment, setting up an onsite health clinic costs money. However, it can benefit your business by improving workers' morale, reducing rates of illness and, according to a…

Should Schools Have Onsite Health Clinics for Teachers?

School-based health clinics for teachers and their families can significantly lower a district's health care costs and slightly reduce teacher absenteeism, a new study finds.

Vital Signs Show Market for Health-Care Deals In the Pink

Deal making among health-care companies continues to improve the well-being of the mergers-and-acquisitions market.

The Men Who Hide the Pink Ribbon

Odds are, you thought of breast cancer when you read pink ribbon in the title. That’s powerful. Two words that individually conjure visions of crayons and hair ties immediately change their meaning and people’s internal imagery and dialogue when combined. When those two words, pink and ribbon, sit together, images of fundraiser efforts, brave faces, fearless supporters, pink this, and pink that race to our mind’s…

Breast Cancer Awareness & Pink Ribbon Ideas

Breast Cancer Awareness Infographic by Oriental Trading Co.

Pink ribbon or pink blindfold?

Is There a Right to Health Care?

Saying people have a right to health care is based on a conceptual confusion.

Is Health Care Cost Transparency the Answer?

NEJM Catalyst Insights Council members say that while health care cost transparency for patients might be necessary, we have to change the way care is delivered.

Where Is "Health" in Health Care Discussions?

Language matters, and most of the talk (and writing) about health care unfortunately leaves out people’s health.

My Plan To Fix Health Care

My health care reform plan includes three primary components.

Is There Good Health In Health Care Reform?

People equate the ACA with health insurance changes, but the majority of the law is about change in health care delivery. Many sections address the problem of chronic illness through preventive care provisions, wellness incentives, and the creation of medical care homes (which I address in a future article.)