Keep your body and baby healthy with these other important appointments Pregnancy is a big change in a woman’s life. And one of those changes is the number of appointments they have with their obstetrician-gynecologist (ob-gyn). That’s a type of doctor who specializes in women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth. During these visits, […]

Learn about some common issues pregnant woman may face in bed — and what they can do to get the shut-eye they deserve. Pregnancy can be a wonderful, life-changing time in your life. But due to all the hormonal changes, heartburn, nighttime trips to the bathroom and more, there are plenty of reasons why it […]

You just found out that your family’s expanding. Here are 8 questions to ask your provider about your pregnancy. You just took a pregnancy test, and it’s positive. You and your partner have a baby on the way. (Congrats, by the way.) Your mind is probably flooded with questions. Can you still drink coffee? Is […]

Did you know most private health plans cover 22 different preventive care exams, screenings and services for free?1 (These services are free only when delivered by a doctor or other provider in your plan’s network). Preventive care helps keep you healthy and address any health concerns or issues before they become bigger problems. And if […]

Not only can swimming be fun and rewarding, it’s also an incredible aerobic and all-over-body exercise. Because of the resistance and support water-based exercises provide, swimming is accessible to people of various ages and physical ability. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of swimming for seniors and women. Benefits of swimming for seniors Swimming […]

With the death of a spouse there may be many financial and legal matters to attend to: making arrangements for the funeral, updating your will, updating bank and credit card accounts, getting financial assistance for widows through government agencies like Social Security, and many more things that could involve a lot of paperwork. Doing all […]

Did you know that a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive care visit is possible within the first 12 months of having Part B? Regular preventive care can help maintain and help protect your health as you age. Under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance), some types of preventive care are covered so that Medicare beneficiaries can plan […]