Understanding Prediabetes Before It Becomes Diabetes Prediabetes is one of the most common health conditions in the United States, yet many people don’t know they have it. The good news is that prediabetes is often reversible. With early detection and healthy lifestyle changes, you can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes and protect your long-term health. At Aslan … Read More
Why Preventive Care Saves More Than Money | Annual Checkups & Cancer Screenings | Aslan Health
Why Preventive Care Saves More Than Money When most people think about healthcare, they think about what happens after they become sick or injured. They schedule an appointment when the pain becomes unbearable, when the fever won’t go away, or when a chronic condition spirals out of control. However, some of the most important healthcare happens long before symptoms appear. … Read More
Summer Safety Tips for Minnesota Families | Stay Healthy with Aslan Health
Summer Safety Tips for Minnesota Families: Stay Healthy While Enjoying the Season Summer in Minnesota is a time for lake days, camping trips, neighborhood barbecues, bike rides, and evenings at the ballpark. After a long winter, it’s natural to want to spend as much time outdoors as possible. While summer offers countless opportunities to stay active and make memories, it … Read More
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Really Mean | Aslan Health
What Your Blood Pressure Numbers Really Mean Understanding one of the most important numbers for your health When someone checks your blood pressure, they usually call out two numbers—for example, 120 over 80. Most people know that lower is generally better, but many aren’t sure what those numbers actually mean or why they matter. The truth is that high blood … Read More
Nearly Half of Americans Struggled to Afford Healthcare in 2025 | Aslan Health
Nearly Half of Americans Struggled to Afford Healthcare Last Year—Why Access Matters More Than Ever In a recent national survey, nearly half of working-age adults reported difficulty affording healthcare in 2025. Even more concerning, more than one-third said that they or a family member went without needed medical care because of the cost. These findings confirm what many families already … Read More
Prescription Too Expensive? 5 Steps to Lower Medication Costs
When Your Prescription Costs Too Much: What to Do Before You Walk Away Imagine this scenario. You leave your healthcare appointment with a prescription that should help you feel better, manage a chronic condition, or prevent a more serious health problem. You arrive at the pharmacy expecting to pay a reasonable amount, only to discover the medication costs hundreds of … Read More
Why More Americans Are Skipping Healthcare—and How Communities Can Help | Aslan Health
Why More Americans Are Skipping Care—and What Communities Can Do About It Imagine waking up with a persistent cough, worsening back pain, or a concern you’ve been meaning to discuss with a healthcare provider. You know you should schedule an appointment, but instead, you wait. Not because you don’t care about your health. Not because you’re too busy. But because … Read More
When Insurance Isn’t Affordable: Why Access to Care Still Matters | Aslan Health
When Insurance Isn’t Affordable: Why Access to Care Still Matters For many Americans, having health insurance is often viewed as the solution to healthcare access. Yet for millions of individuals and families, the reality is far more complicated. Across the country, people are making difficult choices when healthcare costs exceed what their household budgets can support. Some have insurance available … Read More
Is 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Enough? What New Research Says About Heart Health
Is Eating 5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day Enough? New Research Suggests We May Need More For years, many of us have heard the recommendation to eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day. It’s simple advice that has helped encourage healthier eating habits and has been associated with lower rates of heart disease, stroke, and other … Read More
Play, Learning, and Brain Health: Why Less Screen Time Matters at Every Age
Play, Connection, and Learning: Why We Need Less Screen Time at Every Age From Childhood to Older Adulthood, Active Engagement Helps Us Thrive Screens have become part of everyday life. They help us work, learn, communicate, and stay informed. Yet many Americans are spending more time than ever sitting in front of phones, tablets, computers, and televisions. While technology offers … Read More