Health screenings: Your fall to-do list

Routine preventive health screenings can help you detect underlying conditions earlier, when they’re easier to treat. Here are a few that you might need — ask your primary care provider which ones are right for you.

Know the differences: Cold vs. flu vs. COVID-19

You know the drill: You start to feel a runny nose or sore throat coming on. After a day or so, you may be coughing, too. But do you have a fever? Has your sense of taste or smell changed? Get to know the symptoms of a cold, the flu, and COVID-19.

Fiesta egg tortilla cups

This is a great make-ahead breakfast option for busy mornings. Feel free to sprinkle in some shredded cheese, or swap the pico de gallo for your favorite salsa. The egg cups can be refrigerated and reheated for up to three days.

Sunrise berry smoothie

This simple smoothie packs a lofty punch of vitamin C. For just one serving, either cut the ingredients in half, or refrigerate the second serving.

Could you have PTSD and not know it?

Unlike visible wounds, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involves battlefield experiences and other unseen traumas that have a lasting impact on the psychological and emotional health of those living with it. Anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts are part of this spectrum.