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Doctor Not Listening? Try This 5-Minute Appointment Prep

Many people leave doctor visits feeling rushed or unheard. This 5-minute prep method helps you share your concerns, prioritize what matters, and work with your provider to make a plan...

January 16, 2026

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Nervous about Your First Therapy Appointment?

Scheduled your first therapy appointment but now you're worried? This post gives you things you can say if you freeze up, explains what your therapist actually expects, and reminds you...

December 11, 2025

One lab value has a 5% chance of being flagged abnormal. One blood draw with 20 tests means a 38% chance one is flagged abnormal but is okay.

Why “Abnormal” Lab Results Don’t Always Mean Something Is Wrong

That yellow "abnormal" flag on your labs isn't a check engine light. Learn why it doesn't always mean something is wrong—and what to do when you see one.

December 1, 2025

Three garden hoses: red up arrow for high pressure with leak, green checkmark for normal flow, blue down arrow for low pressure barely dripping

What Is Blood Pressure?

Understanding blood pressure starts with knowing what those two numbers mean. Learn how your heart and arteries create blood pressure and why doctors check it.

November 15, 2025

How to Get Help Paying for Medications

November 11, 2025

Can’t afford your medications? Find discount programs, compare pharmacy prices, apply for assistance, and learn what to ask your doctor and pharmacist.

How to Support People Who Need Food

November 3, 2025

Millions need food help right now. Learn ways you can help and how to get started.

Food Resources Near You: Food Banks, Pantries, & More

November 1, 2025

Find free food resources including food banks, pantries, meal programs, and apps. Learn what each program offers and how to get help today.

Apple’s New Blood Pressure Feature: Why You Can’t Ditch Your BP Cuff Yet

October 2, 2025

The new Apple Watch blood pressure feature sounds great, but it only alerts 4 out of 10 people with hypertension. Here’s what that means.

CASE CLOSED: The Great Body Heist – 9 Organs Caught Red-Handed

September 19, 2025

We’ve caught 9 criminals hiding inside your body – and you can’t live without them. Meet the organs running secret operations 24/7. Case files inside.