3 Ways to Tell if You're Ready for Weight Loss Surgery

BMI isn’t the only factor to consider – patients need to be emotionally and physically ready for surgery

4 Ways to Be Kind to Yourself

Self-compassion and being kind to ourselves is especially key in today’s hectic world

4 Medications that Can Cause Joint or Muscle Pain

Many medications can cause inflammation, leading to pain in the muscles and soft tissue surrounding the joints

4 Tips for Managing Your Epilepsy

Many patients don’t remember their seizures, so it’s important that family and close friends know what to do and how to help

4 Ways to Stop the Stomach Bug From Spreading In Your Bathroom

Every day things you can do to combat germs at home

8 Things You Think Cause Cancer but Don't

Experts with the Hartford HealthCare Cancer Institute help debunk eight myths about what causes cancer.

How Acupuncture, Reiki, Massage and Yoga Can Help Cancer Patients

Integrative medicine treatments like reiki, massage, therapeutic art, yoga or acupuncture can boost the body’s potential for self-healing

Is th Lump in My Throat Cancer?

A persistent, palpable lump in the throat is the most common symptom of head and neck cancer

Don't Panic Yet: Learn the Real Symptoms of a Brain Tumor

One unique characteristic of brain tumors is that they can happen at any age, although he adds they are more likely in people over 60

Could White, Brown or Pink Noise Help Improve Your Sleep?

White noise isn’t the only option when it comes to a better night sleep

Gizmo's Pawesome Campaign for Mental Health Expands to Reach Adults

CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) & United Way of Connecticut Launch 'Pawsitive' Mental Health Campaign for Adults

Active Surveillance Used More to Monitor Prostate Cancer

Experts often recommend management called active surveillance to determine who ultimately needs treatment and who can safely avoid it

Hartford Hospital Physician Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award

Andrew L. Salner, MD, FACR, FASTRO, was recognized as Hartford Hospital’s first-ever recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Don't Miss These 6 Early Signs of Mouth Cancer

Oral cancers affect tissue in your tongue, cheeks, palate and jaw, and are the second most common form of head and neck cancer in the U.S.

Is Moderate Drinking Actually Good for My Health?

A new report has declared that there’s no benefit – just risk – from daily consumption of alcohol.

AAA Annual Earth Day Campaign Funds the Growth of National Forests

Aims to Top 50,000 ‘Batteries for Trees’

Hartford Federal Credit Union Donates $10,000 to Malta House of Care

Donation made as part of “Hartford Federal Credit Union Gives 2023” Campaign

Switching to Hormonal Birth Control? Here's What You Need to Know

Those opting to avoid hormonal contraception, however, have many other birth control options.

Do You Have a 'Work Bestie?' Here are Surprising Benefits

A 2022 Gallup report showed work friendships not only boost our spirits, they increase productivity and engagement during the workday

Maternal health crisis focus of Hartford HealthCare community event

Documentary film showing will be followed by facilitated discussion of ways to combat maternal mortality

What Your Heart Rate Says About Your Health

Pay attention to variations in your heart rate

Police lying is a problem, so don't let it happen to you.

Corruption, perjury, and misconduct Don't let this happen to you.

Hartford HealthCare Honors Vietnam Veterans in Special Pin Ceremony

Veterans who work at Hartford HealthCare were recognized for their service in the Vietnam War.

Shaq Had a Hip Replacement - Will I Need One if I Played Sports?

Even Shaquille O'Neal, one of the greatest hoop players of all time, can’t avoid wear and tear on the joints and got a hip replacement

Hartford HealthCare Launches New Leadership Series

“Leadership Series” features insight from diverse leaders working both in and outside the healthcare industry

Could Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Ovarian and Breast Cancers?

Do you need one more reason to skip chips, candy and soda?

Legislative Office Building is Site of New England Trail Photo Exhibit

Weir Farm Visiting Artist, Xiomaro, presents images of the iconic trail commissioned by Connecticut Forest and Park Association and partners

5 Mammogram Myths that Shouldn't Stop You from Being Screened

Are myths about the big, bad mammography machine keeping you from scheduling your annual breast cancer screening?

Team Highlights Need to Probe Exercise Benefits Post Bariatric Surgery

Recent research reinforces the value of exercise as soon as possible after bariatric surgery to ensure the patient's long-term success

“Modern Minds” Podcast Tackles Tough Issues and Mental Health Trends

The second episode of the Hartford HealthCare Institute of Living podcast series is now posted.

This Artificial Sweetener Can Raise Your Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke

New research links Erythritol – an artificial sweetener without the calories of sugar – with blood clots

Coming to a Store Near You: Narcan

The FDA is leaning toward making anti-overdose medication Narcan available over the counter, a move experts say will address overdose rates

Hartford Performs Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant

CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants help organizations to maintain and grow their ability to serve their communities as they recover.

Can Concussions Cause Depression?

People diagnosed with concussion or mild traumatic brain injury have double the risk of suicide

10 'Silent' Signs of a Heart Attack You Should Know

Chest pain and shortness of breath are the symptoms that many of us associate with heart attacks. But other signs of a heart attack seem to

Bruce Willis' Aphasia Could Be a Sign of Something More Serious

Willis' debilitating symptoms of aphasia, a neurological symptom of impaired speech, now includes frontotemporal dementia

5 Reasons Your Digestion Is Worse in the Winter

Less exercise, hydration, read more about what may be affecting your digestion

Hartford HealthCare "launches" new space for industry innovation

World leaders in innovation met at Hartford HealthCare's new space to discuss health care

Hartford HealthCare physician changes lives in Rwanda

Dr. Stephanie Saucier provides care for those who need it most.

Community Conversation explores art and mental health

Interactive panel discussion on Feb. 28