Learn Your Way to A Healthier Life

Key to how individuals deal with everyday stress is to slow down and take time for self-care, according to wellness experts. International Self-Care Day, commemorated annually on July 24, encourages the prioritization of self-care for overall health and well-being. Here are practical tips on how to incorporate self-care into a regular routine.

Although the pandemic stage of COVID is behind us, the virus itself hasn’t disappeared and continues to shape how we think about public health. The good news is we are not starting from scratch. We now have the tools and the awareness to respond quickly to COVID.

Six years ago, testing for respiratory illnesses like flu and RSV was mostly limited to hospitals, and often involved multiple tests for the different viruses. Today, multi-pathogen testing is used everywhere—including from the comfort of home. Learn how innovations driven by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus make it possible to detect COVID-19, Flu A/B and RSV, while strengthening preparedness for future pandemics around the world.  

You don’t have to choose between flavorful food and your health this Independence Day. With a few simple strategies—like using herbs instead of salt, grilling lean proteins and staying well-hydrated—you can enjoy the full BBQ experience while keeping your blood pressure in check. Learn how to plan a festive and blood pressure-friendly cookout that everyone can enjoy.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with prediabetes, staying hydrated, choosing seasonal foods and using technology to understand how heat affects your body can help you manage blood glucose levels all summer long. Learn why summer is both a challenge and an opportunity for blood sugar control and how certain strategies and tools can help protect your long-term health.

Healthcare experts at Harvard Medical have found that there can be outbreaks of COVID throughout the year. So even during the summer, organizations need to be mindful and implement safety measures. The good news: preventative action for COVID doesn’t necessarily mean disruption to the organization. With tools like updated boosters, air purifiers and rapid testing, teams can proactively monitor and manage their health all season long.

Whether they happen behind desks, on hospital floors or in warehouses, workplace injuries can happen anywhere. Learn how wearable technology helps companies with boosting safety measures. From posture sensors to fatigue trackers, wearables not only prevent injuries and monitor health risks, but they also empower employees and  encourage active participation in their own safety and wellbeing.

High blood pressure (BP), also known as hypertension affects nearly 88% of all adults in the US. Hypertension not only increases their risk of serious vascular damage, but also raises the risk of dementia. High BP is extremely common, but it is also treatable and manageable through a combination of healthy lifestyle choices and medications when needed. Whether you're in your 30s looking to prevent problems or in your 70s seeking to preserve the sharpness you have, it's never too...

According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), over 100 million people in the U.S. are affected by asthma and/or nasal allergies. Symptoms can include wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing (for asthma), sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes (for allergies). Learn how various at-home testing tools and management options can make it easier to monitor and control respiratory symptoms from the comfort of your own home.

Every year, approximately 795,000 Americans experience a stroke with someone dying from one about every three minutes. Additionally, the American Heart Association reports that nearly 75% of stroke patients have dysfunction and 15–30% have severe disability. Fortunately, early recognition of symptoms and rapid intervention can significantly improve stroke treatment outcomes-making the difference between lifelong disability and a full recovery.