Highmark wants to help you have a greater hand in your health. Our audio health tips with information about timely health concerns can help you become a more informed health care consumer. We encourage you to listen to these health tips and share the information with family and friends. Each tip is under one minute.
To listen to a tip, click on the topic that interests you. The audio tips will play on any PC or MAC. You need to have the Adobe Flash Player plug-in installed.
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Asthma: Is that cough due to a cold — or is it a symptom of asthma? Find out how asthma is diagnosed and treated. |
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ATV Safety: ATV accidents are on the rise, especially among children and teens. Learn how to take precautions to prevent injuries. |
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Bullying: Talk to your kids about how to stop bullying. Being bullied physically or emotionally can lead to serious problems. |
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Dental Health: Take care of your teeth. Untreated dental problems can turn into serious medical issues, from heart disease to complications with a pregnancy. |
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Diabetes: Find out what you can do to keep diabetes under control and prevent serious complications. |
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Health Responsibility: To take care of your health, arm yourself with information to make smart medical decisions. Read our tips for becoming a more informed health care consumer. |
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Health Insurance: Have a greater hand in your health by taking time to learn more about your choices. |
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Hearing Loss: Hearing loss is very common — could you have it and not realize it? Find out why you should consider getting a hearing test. |
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Medications: Some of the medications you can buy over the counter have side effects, so choose and use them carefully. |
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Obesity: Being overweight in childhood increases the risk of diabetes and other serious medical problems later in life. A daily family activity can help kids maintain a healthy weight and help you and your family improve your health. |
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Safety: Take time out for a few simple safety checks before you drive and in the home. They may help to prevent problems in the future. |
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Smoking: It's never too late to kick the habit, and a customized plan could be your key to quitting successfully. |
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Heat Illness: Follow these tips for keeping you and your family, including your pets, safe from the heat, which can cause serious health issues. |
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Heat Safety: Be cool this summer — prevent heat-related illness in hot weather. |
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Men's Health: June is Men's Health Month — a good time for men to see their doctors to discuss preventive care, including immunizations and screening tests. |
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Sun Safety: Protect your skin and eyes from harmful sun exposure. |
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Swim Safety: Whether you're lounging at the pool or boating, rafting or fishing this summer, take precautions to prevent accidents. |
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Vacation Medical Care: Before you leave on vacation, read Highmark Health Tips. We'll help you to "pack smart" and be prepared in case you need medical care or medications while you're away from home. |
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Vacation Suggestions: A few simple but smart precautions can help you avoid getting sick on your summer vacation, whether it's a weekend getaway or an overseas adventure. |
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Water Safety: Get a refresher on safe swimming. Learn how to avoid accidents at the pool, lake or ocean this summer. |
These expert tips are brought to you by family medicine physician Robert S. Muscalus, D.O., who is a medical director at Highmark Blue Shield, clinical assistant professor at the Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine at Hershey Medical Center and a former physician general of Pennsylvania.
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