Lifestyle & Wellness

Maybe you’re click­ing through open enroll­ment, try­ing to remem­ber what an HSA is again. Or maybe you just spot­ted an FSA bal­ance you for­got about, with the plan year end­ing soon.

Either way, that mon­ey is meant for your health, and it stretch­es fur­ther than most peo­ple real­ize. Beyond pre­scrip­tions and doc­tor vis­its, it can cov­er phys­i­cal ther­a­py, lab work, eye exams, and even the sun­screen in your bath­room cab­i­net. Here’s what qual­i­fies, so you can get the most out of your ben­e­fits before 2026 wraps up.

Fiber­maxxing may be trend­ing on social media, but increas­ing fiber can have real health ben­e­fits when done grad­u­al­ly. Learn how fiber sup­ports diges­tive and colon health, its poten­tial role in low­er­ing col­orec­tal can­cer risk, how much you need, and why a high-fiber diet should com­ple­ment — not replace — rec­om­mend­ed col­orec­tal can­cer screening.

Feel­ing tired even after a full night’s sleep? Learn com­mon caus­es of fatigue, sim­ple ways to improve your sleep and ener­gy, and when ongo­ing tired­ness may be a sign it’s time to talk with your doctor.

Learn the dif­fer­ences between pedi­a­tri­cians, fam­i­ly med­i­cine physi­cians, and inter­nal med­i­cine doc­tors to find the right pri­ma­ry care provider for you or your fam­i­ly. Dis­cov­er what each type of PCP spe­cial­izes in and why hav­ing a trust­ed pri­ma­ry care doc­tor mat­ters for your long-term health.

You’ve heard about eat­ing soup when sick or gin­ger when nau­seous. But do they work? We’re break­ing down what to eat dur­ing ill­ness to nour­ish your body.

Learn about the dif­fer­ences between a fam­i­ly med­i­cine and an inter­nal med­i­cine provider to help you make a choice for your pri­ma­ry care provider. 

Learn about treat­ment options for weight regain, reflux and oth­er symp­toms after gas­tric sleeve or bypass, includ­ing med­ica­tion, TORe and robot­ic revi­sion surgery.

A sum­mer tan may look appeal­ing, but it’s actu­al­ly a sign of skin dam­age caused by UV expo­sure. Learn how tan­ning increas­es the risk of skin can­cer, pre­ma­ture aging, and eye dam­age, while explor­ing safer ways to achieve a sun-kissed glow and pro­tect your skin.

Pre­ven­tive care helps iden­ti­fy health con­cerns before symp­toms appear. Learn why reg­u­lar check­ups, screen­ings, vac­cines, and clear com­mu­ni­ca­tion with your provider are espe­cial­ly impor­tant for His­pan­ic com­mu­ni­ties and how to over­come com­mon bar­ri­ers to care.

Tick bites are on the rise across the Mid­west, but most can be treat­ed safe­ly at home. Learn how to remove ticks prop­er­ly, spot warn­ing signs of Lyme dis­ease and oth­er ill­ness­es, and know when to seek med­ical care.