Healthcare terms can often be confusing. The jargon and acronyms are not always easy to understand, and it can affect your ability to make decisions about the care you receive. Here are a few examples.

We’ve researched the most significant new developments in technology that can help you provide care for family members not in your household. Here are ways to stay connected with your loved ones even when you’re not under the same roof.

If you want to decrease your chance of serious long-term health issues, you may want to consider hitting the hay earlier each night. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society both recommend that adults ages 18 to 60 get at least seven hours of sleep a night to lower risk for obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Read more.

When you’re caring for a loved one who is very ill for the first time, it can be difficult to determine the questions to ask on how to prepare for inpatient stays. By reaching out to a network of caregivers, you can find veteran advice on how to prepared and provide the best care to your loved ones. If your loved one is in need of a longer inpatient stay to recover from their injury or illness, use these valuable tips to prepare for creating the most therapeutic environment possible in a healthcare facility.

Whether you are scheduling a long-overdue knee replacement or helping a loved one on their road to recovery after an illness or injury, you have the option to choose who you trust with your recovery. By researching therapists and rehabilitation providers, you can make sure you feel confident about the care you or your loved one will receive. Here are a few tips for selecting a great physical therapist and provider.

After experiencing a cardiac event like a heart attack or heart surgery, you can feel that the future in unclear. You may be afraid to resume your normal daily activities or physical activity. That’s why it’s time to start thinking about cardiac rehabilitation—it could save your life and reduce your risk of experiencing a repeat of heart related issues by up to 40 percent. Read more to learn why.

There are obvious benefits of meditation, such as having a moment to yourself, quieting your mind and unplugging and relaxing. New research shows that practicing regular meditation could have long-term health benefits and can actually change the makeup of your brain. You don’t want to miss these key findings.

There’s a good chance one of your doctors' offices has encouraged you to download their mobile app or visit their website recently to manage things like scheduling appointments, paying bills or even communicating directly with your physician. Learn how new forms of technology like “patient portal” apps are enhancing your care.

We think about our New Year’s resolutions as each year comes to a close, and health is always a focus. Check out this list of trends to stop as you move into the new year.

As exciting as the holidays are, this time of year can cause a certain degree of stress due to busier schedules and the increased amount of money we sometimes find ourselves spending. Try these four meaningful ways to give back, without breaking the bank.