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Can’t see the audio player? Click here to listen. About This Podcast Health care — and how much it costs — is scary. But you’re not alone with this stuff, and knowledge is power. “An Arm and a Leg” is a podcast about these issues, and its second season is co-produced by KHN. Sarah Macsalka had […]
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Use Our Content This story can be republished for free (details). More than two years after California’s surprise-billing law took effect, there’s one thing on which consumer advocates, doctors and insurers all agree: The law has been effective at protecting many people from bills they might have been saddled with from doctors who aren’t in […]
Continue ReadingNews Consumer News Health Tip: Stroke Warning Signs — Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States, says the American Stroke Association. The association mentions these warning signs: Face drooping. Is the person’s smile uneven or lopsided? Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? […]
Continue ReadingNews Consumer News Health Tip: Reducing Soreness in Muscles — Starting a new exercise or increasing the intensity of physical activity may leave you with sore muscles, says the American Academy of Family Physicians. To minimize the soreness you feel, the academy suggests: Warm up your muscles before exercise. Drink water to loosen your joints. […]
Continue ReadingOutfit? Check. Makeup? Check. Shoes? Check. Hair? Still working on it. Nothing is more infuriating than trying to find the right haircut for your face shape. Those red carpet styles are all well and good, but will they work on you? There’s a lot to consider with women’s haircuts that many people don’t realize, but matching the hairstyle to
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 — Antarctica is one of the loneliest places on Earth. Endless expanses of white give way to almost complete darkness during the long winter months. Companionship is largely limited to those who’ve joined you in these achingly cold wilds. That overwhelming isolation is so great that it appears to cause physical […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 — Cold, wet winter weather doesn’t have to put the kibosh on your running. Just follow some basic advice to help you maintain your exercise program safely. Before you head outside, check the forecast for temperature, wind and moisture. This is key in planning a safe winter workout, said Julie Ruane, […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 — Cross-country skiing may be good for your brain, a new study suggests. Previous research found that participants of the Vasaloppet, a popular long-distance, cross-country skiing race in Sweden, have a lower risk of heart attack, but potential brain benefits have been unclear. This new research compared the brain health of […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 — It’s still not 100% safe to enjoy caesar salads: Federal health officials say more Americans have been sickened with E. coli after eating romaine lettuce thought to be grown in Salinas, Calif. Case numbers have jumped from 67 reported a week ago to 102 on Wednesday, according to a news […]
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY, Dec. 4, 2019 — Moms trump doctors when it comes to pregnancy advice, a new study suggests. More often than not, pregnant women rely on guidance from their mothers instead of medical experts, the researchers found. Many believe their mom’s advice is as good or even better than medical recommendations. “And often for good […]
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