With summertime comes warmer weather and lighter clothing, as we’re all trying to stay cool. Skin needs extra protection in the summertime, when the sun’s rays, plants, bugs and more can put our skin at risk for rash, sunburn and infection. Read more about how…
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Self-care can help you build resilience toward the stress life throws your way. Because whether you’re simply trying to balance life’s demands or managing a mental health condition—emotional suffering should not be the norm. “Put your oxygen mask on first.” This direction is one of…
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After more than a year of social restrictions, canceled trips and postponed events, you’re probably eager to start traveling again this summer. And it’s no wonder, given the isolation, fear and uncertainty that were such a part of daily life during the pandemic. Getting away,…
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If you’ve heard a lot about intermittent fasting recently, you may be wondering what’s so popular about the latest weight-loss trend and how it’s different than other calorie-restricting diets. To start, intermittent fasting isn’t so much a “diet” because there aren’t restrictions on what you…
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When you need advice about your car, you talk to a mechanic. When there’s a problem with your teeth, you see a dentist. When you injure your foot, you go to a podiatrist. We seek professionals’ help all the time because they are experts in…
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Did you know you can easily share your Teladoc visit results with your primary care physician (PCP) and other members of your care team? Don’t worry about keeping your care team up to date with your Teladoc visits—we’ll do it for you. Just download and…
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Finally, we are seeing life around us bounce back as more and more adults, and now young teens, are getting vaccinated. But if you have children under 12 who don’t have a COVID-19 vaccine option, how do you decide what is safe to do this…
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Vacation checklist? Check. Teladoc app? Check. Planning a summer getaway? Don’t forget the swimsuits, masks—and this advice on staying healthy. Check out these 9 summer travel tips. Sunny summer is finally here—school is out, and it’s time for vacation (perhaps your first real one in…