Healthy Living with HMSA

Learn what a colonoscopy is, who should get one, and how to make the preparation process more comfortable.

A bone density test can help you understand your risk of bone loss. It’s quick, easy, and covered by Medicare. Read on to learn more.

Your annual wellness visit is the perfect time to ask your doctor which health screenings you need this year and beyond. Here’s why.

If you’ve just gotten a diabetes diagnosis, you probably have tons of questions. We’ve got the expert answers you need about diet, medication, and more.

Every winter, millions of people get sick from the influenza virus — the flu. These simple strategies can help keep you from catching it.

High blood pressure can go unnoticed for months, even years. Find out what habits put you at risk and how to change them.

Here are the myths and facts about using food to help manage your diabetes.

A leaky, overactive bladder can strike at any time: on the pickleball court, when you’re laughing with friends, or when you’re stressed.

The numbers from your cholesterol test can be confusing. Learn which numbers are signs of high cholesterol and how you can bring them down.

Calcium is important for bone health, but so are other vitamins and minerals. Here’s what they do and where to get them.

Breast cancer risk increases with age. Here’s how women age 65 and older can stay healthy.

Falling is a major risk for adults age 65 years and older. Learn how to prevent slips, trips, and falls. These simple steps will help you stay safe and injury-free.