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Ever paid for health insurance, and then paid *a lot* more once you got sick? That's backwards...Forward is working to fix that, but in the meantime, send us your most ridiculous medical bills and we'll try to help pay them. Visit link below. https://bit.ly/2W0k7Fv

What are COVID-19 antivirals? And why do vaccines remain the best defense? https://goforward.com/blog/covid-19/covid-19-antivirals-are-in-the-works-but-vaccines-remain-the-best-defense/

COVID-19 antivirals are in the works, but vaccines remain the best defense | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Now that more than one-third of the American public has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, it’s a good time to appreciate the effort that has led to this point. The...

In honor of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, here are some tips to help keep yourself safe from skin cancer as we all start flocking to the sun. https://blog.goforward.com/preventive-care/theres-no-better-time-to-discuss-skin-cancer/

There’s no better time to discuss skin cancer | Forward — Take Control of Your Health With spring in full bloom in most places and summer tantalizingly close, it makes sense that Skin Cancer Awareness Month is recognized each May. It’s the month when people start...

S*x in the time of covid? The do's and don'ts of getting busy during a global pandemic. https://goforward.com/blog/healthcare/lets-talk-about-s*x-baby/

Let's talk about s*x, baby | Forward — Take Control of Your Health When the prevailing message is to stay six feet apart from other people at all times, one of the things that may not have been top of mind during a...

Healthy v unhealthy tech and how to balance it in your life https://goforward.com/blog/blog-post/technology-bad-for-your-health-it-doesnt-have-to-be/

Technology bad for your health? It doesn’t have to be | Forward — Take Control of Your Health They’re out there everywhere: Stories that paint technology as the evil of our times. You don’t have to search far to find a laundry list of technology’s negative effects on...

The pros and cons of researching your health concerns online. https://blog.goforward.com/the-forward-experience/should-i-google-search-my-health-concerns/

Should I Google search my health concerns? | Forward — Take Control of Your Health One of the biggest conveniences of life in 2021 is the amount of information that is easily accessible without much effort. That applies to health and wellness as much as...

Planning summer travel? Forward has you covered with tips about Covid vaccines and travel. https://goforward.com/blog/covid-19/covid-19-vaccines-and-travel-what-you-need-to-know/

COVID-19 Vaccines and Travel: What You Need to Know | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Among the many aspects of our daily lives that have been upended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, travel is near the very top of the list. As countries around the...

Fully vaccinated? Here's what you should and shouldn't be doing. https://blog.goforward.com/covid-19/now-that-im-fully-vaccinated-against-covid-19-what-can-i-do/

Now That I’m Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19, What Can I Do? | Forward — Take Control of Your Health For many people, getting the COVID-19 vaccine is seen as the light at the end of a longer-than-expected tunnel caused by the global pandemic. It’s not uncommon to hear those...

Did you know that, as recently as the 19th century, healthcare professionals didn't wash their hands? Or that, in the 20th century, some MDs prescribed ci******es as a cure for indigestion?

If you thought long waits and expensive surprise bills were the only examples throughout history that show that , think again.

The History of Healthcare Being Backwards — Very Backwards, Indeed | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Humans have come a long way in how they treat and care for the sick. Many of the evolutionary improvements in healthcare throughout history have drastically increased life spans, as...

According to almost half of Americans, when it comes to healthcare, what you pay for vs. what you get doesn't add all the way up.

That's why we're offering something different: More time with your doctor, more access to your data and more focus on keeping you healthy long-term, not just treating you when you're sick.

If you're concerned about how vaccines will work on evolving coronavirus variants, read this.

New Coronavirus Strains: Where They Come From, How They're Different and What They Mean for Vaccines | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Do the new coronavirus strains pose a dangerous threat to humans? Will vaccines protect against them? Here’s what we know about each variant so far.

"If you're serious about being in optimal health, Forward is the place that will ensure you get there. Honestly, you can't put a price on health, but this is 100% worth the cost of admission. Welcome to the Future."

Ever wonder why the focus around COVID-19 has been on creating vaccines, and not finding a cure? Here's why.

What's the Difference Between a Vaccine and a Cure? | Forward — Take Control of Your Health As the COVID-19 pandemic enters into its eight month (not to mention a third wave of infections in the U.S.), the call for world leaders and the drug manufacturers they’ve...

What's up with the vaccine booster shot? Is it really necessary? Sure is — here's why.

'Do I Really Need the Second Dose?': Why Getting the COVID Vaccine Booster Makes All the Difference | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Considering the chaotic vaccination distribution effort, you might be asking if you really need the second COVID vaccine dose. Yes, you do.

"Wait — so if my heart is beating fast, that doesn't mean my blood pressure is high?"

Not necessarily. But here's what it does mean.

What’s the Difference Between Blood Pressure and Heart Rate, Anyway? | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Wait — heart rate and blood pressure aren't the same thing? Nope. Here's the difference.

With cold weather swirling, no wonder Winter is one of the hardest seasons on mental health. And if you're thinking you could use a day off from work for a bit of "you" time, you're not alone.

Is It Okay to Ask Your Boss For a Mental Health Day? | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Good news, everyone: Many companies these days have a specific policy which protects their employees if they need to take a day off from work in order to focus on their mental health.

Wondering what it's like to get the COVID vaccine?

We asked one of our recently vaccinated doctors to tell us about her experience — and what our members can expect when it's their turn.

What it’s Like to Get the COVID Vaccine, According to a Forward Doctor | Forward — Take Control of Your Health All of Forward's primary care physicians have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. Here's what they said it was like.

mRNA? Potassium chloride? Lipid nanoparticles?!? Here's what's in the COVID-19 vaccines, and how each ingredient helps keep you healthy.

All the Ingredients in the COVID Vaccines, Explained | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Wondering what's in the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccines, and whether their ingredients are safe? We analyzed each, and here's what we found.

We’re working with state and city officials on securing the COVID-19 vaccine for our members as quickly as possible! Click the link to stay in the know on all Forward COVID vaccine distribution updates.

How To Get the COVID-19 Vaccine | Forward — Take Control of Your Health Last updated: January 26, 2021 At Forward, we’re working with state and city officials on securing the COVID-19 vaccine for our members as quickly as possible. Our medical staff is...

The IRL Forward baseline exam is magical and all, but have you ever gotten a check-up from the comfort of your bed?

The Forward at Home Baseline is What a Virtual Doctor's Visit (While Still in Your Pajamas) Should Be | Forward — Take Control of Your Health If the COVID-19 pandemic has brought anything into stark relief these last nine-ish months, it's that everything we used to do in person back in the good-ol'-days, that we now do over the vi