HealthyMe Category: Disease Prevention

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Woman enjoying health benefits of tea during a tea break

Health Benefits of Tea

Drinking tea is linked to health benefits including preventing cancer, heart disease and diabetes; aiding in weight loss and boosting mental alertness.

How to: Choose the Best Sunscreen this Summer

Single mother taking care of her small boy while applying moisturizer on his body during summer day on the beach.

Single mother taking care of her small boy while applying moisturizer on his body during summer day on the beach.

Studies show that those who have had five or more sunburns in their lifetime double their risk for melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.

Shot of a young man taking his blood pressure while sitting on the sofa at home

Shot of a young man taking his blood pressure while sitting on the sofa at home

How to Handle High Blood Pressure (and Prevent It in the First Place)

Why you need to know what your reading means and how to take steps towards a healthy number.

3 Must-Ask Questions for Every Doctor’s Visit

Doctor discusses senior woman's health

Doctor discusses senior woman's health

Next time you visit your health care provider, follow the Ask Me 3 questions to be sure you leave with all the information you need to get better.

Female friends socializing

Female friends socializing

4 Changes Women Should Make for Their Heart’s Sake

Although deaths from cardiovascular disease have declined since the mid 90s, it’s still a sad fact that one in three women will die of the disease.

Colon Cancer: The Importance of Catching it Early

Woman's hands making a heart shape on her stomach.

Woman's hands making a heart shape on her stomach.

Did you know that colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States among men and women?

Man finishing up a workout and looking at his phone

Man finishing up a workout and looking at his phone

High-Tech Ways to Keep Your Heart Healthy

Check out these apps that will help you keep track of your heart health.

Do You Make These Mistakes When Setting Goals?

Man writing in food journal

Man writing in food journal

Here are some common mistakes people make on January 1st and how to avoid them to ensure your goals become reality.

Mom helping her young daughter in the kitchen

Mom helping her young daughter in the kitchen

Your Family’s Health History: Why it Matters

When it comes to health, learning your family's history can help you identify conditions you might be at risk for and start taking preventive measures.

Diabetes 101: A Guide to Understanding Risk Factors and Prevention

Older man talking to his doctor

Older man talking to his doctor

By educating yourself and your loved ones, you can better understand the risk factors and methods of prevention associated with this life-altering condition.