Tag: HealthLiteracy
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Real Stories: How Improving Health Literacy Changes Everyday Decisions – Part One
In this blog, we’ve been encouraging you to be more proactive about your health. We’ve already covered many topics. Think with me. What happens when you pay closer attention to what you plan to do at your visit with a healthcare professional? Or to what’s written on a medication label? Or on a food label?…
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How to Read Your Lab Results Without the Stress
Have you ever opened your lab results and felt lost in a sea of numbers and medical terms? You’re not alone! Understanding your tests is an important skill to take better care of your health—and you can start without the headaches. Why are tests ordered? Healthcare professionals request tests for a few common reasons: Practical…