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mai 12, 2025Like
Los mitos vs. la realidad: EPOC
English + Flipbook text Slide 1 Los mitos y la realidad de la EPOC ¿Qué tanto sabes de la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica? Slide 2 El término enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) se usa para un grupo de enfermedades pulmonares crónicas, incluyendo el enfisema y la bronquitis. Slide 3 Mito: La EPOC es un trastorno de los hombres. Realidad: Las mujeres tienen una mayor incidencia de EPOC que los hombres. Las mujeres reciben diagnósticos a menor edad Las fumadoras tienen Healthy
mai 12, 2025Like
Healthy Aging When You’re Living with Obesity
+ Infographic text If you’re living with the disease of obesity, it’s important to be mindful of your health. Obesity gets harder to manage as we age. Why? Metabolism Muscle quality Strength Bone density All decline with age Obesity symptoms get worse with age Breathing problems Fatigue Weight gain Joint pain Sexual dysfunction Mental health issues The risk for age-related problems goes up if you have obesity People living with obesity are more likely to: Have a disability Experience social Healthy
mai 9, 2025Like
Eczema Doesn’t Just Hurt My Skin — It Also Impacts My Mental Health
Having to live with a skin condition can bring about a feeling of isolation, even when you’re one of many with it. A skin condition that is widely shared among people is eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. Eczema is a common skin condition that affects millions of people around the world, including nearly 10 percent of the population of the United States according to the National Eczema Association. In case you’re not familiar with eczema, it is a chronic shek
mai 8, 2025Like
WomenTalk: The Lowdown on Gynecologic Cancer, Part 2
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mai 8, 2025Like
Capitol Conversations
Introducing a series of women’s health breakfast briefings to delve deeper into how a broad range of policies are impacting and supporting women’s health. May 1, 2025Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Reform We focused on the urgent need for comprehensive PBMs reform. Panelists shared insights from the patient, federal legislative, media and ethical PBM perspective — covering everything from the employer’s role to state-level differences and real-world patient impact. A key takeaway? Patient advocacy groups and NGOs are the most trusted Healthy
mai 8, 2025Like
Capitol Conversations on Capitol Hill
Last week we hosted our second Capitol Conversations on Capitol Hill, focused on the urgent need for comprehensive pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) reform. Panelists shred insights from the patient, federal legislative, media and ethical PBM perspective — covering everything from the employer’s role to state-level differences and real-world patient impact. A key takeaway? Patient advocacy groups and NGOs are the most trusted messengers — and essential to driving education, dialogue and reform. Huge thanks to our panelists Blake Thelander, Charles Healthy
mai 7, 2025Like
I Didn’t Know Having a Baby Increases Your Risk for Stroke
As told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Stroke Awareness Month. “Why is my face numb?” As I stared at myself in the mirror, everything looked fine to me. But the left side of my face definitely felt numb. Then I remembered that the tip of my tongue felt numb the day before. Alarm bells started going off in my head. Was there something wrong with me? I knew I was juggling a lot as a first-time mom, but I’d been Healthy
mai 7, 2025Like
What You Need to Know About COPD and Menopause
+ Infographic text What is c hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a broad term for lung conditions that block airways and cause breathing-related problems. COPD gets worse over time and can lead to severe lung damage and other serious health issues — even death. Fact: More women and people assigned female at birth (AFAB) are diagnosed with COPD than men. Certain reproductive factors can increase the risk for COPD These can include: Starting your period before age 11 Healthy
mai 6, 2025Like
New Study Looks At How Different Generations Approach Work
A new study published in Generations in the World of Work looked at insights into the intergenerational dynamics in today’s workplaces. “We sought to better understand the similarities and differences between generational cohorts in the context and environments of work,” study author Dr. Meghan M. Grace told us. “Our theory was that there would be some distinct differences between generations due to varying responses to evolving societal factors during the formative years of each cohort.” The theory looks at the theravive
mai 5, 2025Like
Gen Z Thinks Seeking Therapy Makes Them “Mentally Weak” – Despite The Generation’s Mental Health Crisis
Mental health awareness has come a long way in recent years, with platforms, advocates, and conversations shedding light on its importance. Yet, despite this progress, stigma surrounding therapy remains deeply ingrained—especially among Gen Z, the very generation often heralded for their openness in discussing mental health struggles online. According to findings from BetterHelp’s State of Stigma Report, which surveyed over 16,000 individuals across 23 countries, nearly 37% of Gen Z view seeking counseling as a sign of “mental weakness.” This shek
mai 5, 2025Like
How Seniors Can Overcome Worry & Find Peace
As we age, worry often grows. While the golden years can be filled with joy and companionship, persistent fears about the unknown may become overwhelming for some. Health concerns, financial pressures, and other challenges can develop during this time in life. For some, fear or anxiety about life stressors are almost too much to bear, casting a shadow over daily living and negatively impacting general well-being. Learning how to stop worrying as a senior is crucial for quality of life. talk
mai 5, 2025Like
Navigating Life as a Solo Ager: What You Need to Know
The term solo aging is exactly what it sounds like — growing old alone — and it’s a reality for many older adults today. Whether by choice or circumstance, being a solo ager doesn’t have to mean being totally isolated and alone, even if you don’t have immediate family, adult children, or a spouse or partner to walk through this part of life with. What it does mean, though, is that you need to prepare for the unique challenges that talk