The value of patient advocacy programs in educating patients about their care alternatives cannot be overstated. Whether a patient is dealing with a life-threatening disease or a chronic condition or just wants to be better educated about their healthcare choices, patient advocate programs may help.

Everyone loves "tips," especially when it comes to their health. Here is a short but powerful list of ten things we can all do to be healthier, thinner and more energetic. The best part is they are easy to do and aren't expensive:

What is important regarding losing weight and keeping it off after 50 is what our individual body tells us is right for our metabolism and body type. We need to ask ourselves what do we know about ourselves , and our own weight loss and weight gain pattern, that should be more important than the “weight loss expert’s” advice?

66% of US homes have pets, spending $136B on care. Pets are family, offering love and companionship.

Things are getting wild out there in healthcare land! As a medical professional for almost 60 years I have never seen such confusion