Lifestyle

One of the biggest unknowns people face when preparing for retirement is the cost of healthcare. However, there are many options which can help a person limit the impact of the unexpected.

A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association indicates that patients who receive text messages from their physicians are more likely to exercise. Physicians believe phone messages feel more intimate than email communication.

For most, the best strategy for investing is to use the counsel of a trusted financial advisor. But if you consider yourself a solo artist when it comes to investing, there are a few things you can do to get and stay on track.

Here's a look at the most popular stories on PMD for the week that ended Feb. 19.

Ted Cruz promises to scrap the current tax code and the Affordable Care Act. We take a look at what would this mean for your career and bank account.

The lottery is big news and a big opportunity. However, it's also effectively a regressive tax that creates millions more losers than it does millions. So why does it remain so popular?

With all of the blizzards and cold weather we've experienced recently, you may want to get your mind off the frigidity by planning a trip to some place warmer. These beaches are considered the best in the nation.

To truly take charge of your finances, you first must have a realistic snapshot of where you stand. This guide will help you accomplish that goal.

The era of Big Data in healthcare provides many opportunities. The problem? Most physicians aren't equipped to meaningfully interpret the data.

You place a tremendous amount of trust in your broker, but how do you know if she or he is worthy of that trust? Turns out there's a fairly easy way to check up on them.

Do you have a good financial advisor? A good CPA? A good estate planning attorney? And more importantly than that, what good is having all these people if they are not talking?

The five keys will help healthcare leaders develop a shared and unified vision to address the challenges of cost, access and quality.

Conventional wisdom around digital health is plagued by a number of fundamental misunderstandings.

St. Petersburg, a city of magnificent proportions and palaces, is a popular stop for both ocean and river cruises. Since many lines dock in St. Petersburg for two days, you have time to gain a sense of the city, exploring its many attractions.

In the wake of the unexpected death of Supreme Court Antonin Scalia, we honor his penchant for humor with some favorite jokes... about lawyers.

Terminology is under attack in healthcare. The names are changing and they reflect deeper confusion within the industry.

In this second article in our series on presidential candidates, we look at how a Hillary Clinton presidency might affect physicians' work and their wallets.

It's easy to purchase too little, or even too much, life insurance. This guide will help ensure you're prepared to make the prudent choice when purchasing this critical product.

Basel's Anatomical Museum will capture the imagination of any physician, adding an extra reason to visit this charming Central European city.

Advancements in technology should prompt us to re-imagine the way we work and communicate in healthcare settings.

Safety net hospitals face a host of challenges many other hospitals don't. Digital health products are part of the solution, but they're not a panacea.

The world of the Internet is vastly different than the friendly confines of a hospital ward. What should be the proper bedside manner when the doctor is miles away?

Snorkelers and divers visit Belize to explore its spectacular reef. The 185-mile-long barrier reef ranks as the longest chain of coral in the Americas. Here's your guide to making the most of your trip.

A new Medicaid rule gives physicians the potential to earn new income by providing non-face-to-face chronic-care services. So why are so few physicians participating?

A British study finds the unavailability of physicians doesn’t increase patient deaths. That story tops this week’s PMD Critical List. Also making the list: Why are pagers still around and why has tele-surgery not yet fulfilled its potential?

Here's a look at the five most popular stories on PMD for the week that ended Feb. 12.

Creating high-priced digital health solutions that are hard to use and don't address user pain seems to be the latest digital health MO. Perhaps they can learn something by having coffee with their colleagues at Whole Foods and Twitter.

There’s always news in the travel industry. Here’s a roundup of travel-related news, tips, and deals.

In this first of a multi-part series, we look at what each of the main presidential candidates is proposing and how those proposals will affect healthcare and your personal finances.

We like to talk about retirement planning as if it were a clear process with easily predicted outcomes. The truth is, millions of Americans find their expectations about when they will retire and how much money they will have were way off the mark.