Health

Talk With a Therapist From Your Own Couch

Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Henderson sees her patients for therapy sessions early in the morning, in the evening, and even on the weekend—from an office right in her home. And her patients are also in their own homes (or wherever works best for them).

The Call That Changed Alda’s Life

A few years ago, Alda Vital received a phone call from Helen Vieira at BCBSRI. Helen was asking Alda about scheduling a mammogram because she was overdue for this cancer screening.

6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Family

Making simple changes can lead to heart-healthy habits. The key is to start! The American Heart Association suggests a few ways to make more time for the whole family to be heart-healthy:

Get the Most From Your Doctor’s Visit

Heading to your primary care doctor? Make sure you have everything you need—when arriving and leaving.

8 Ways to Protect Your Medical Information

Stolen healthcare information can be sold for more money than credit card or other financial information. That’s because it often takes months or years for people to realize that their healthcare information has been taken.

Know Your Numbers

During a checkup, your doctor takes a close look at the “numbers” that offer a picture of your health. Find out why they’re important, and talk with your doctor about what your numbers are. Body mass index (BMI) GOAL 18.5 to 24.9

Heart Failure: 11 Ways to Feel Better

Many people don’t understand what heart failure is because the name makes it seem like the heart has stopped—or is about to stop—working. However, heart failure actually means that the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs.