Have you ever been confused by the words your doctor was using during an appointment? Or maybe you were unsure when and how often to take a prescription medicine? Maybe you want to be informed when you take your loved one to the doctor. These are just common examples of opportunities to use health literacy. It is estimated that 9 out of 10 adults have difficulty understanding and using health information. But don’t worry! Everyone has struggled with health literacy. This lesson will focus on increasing health literacy and empower you to step up and lead your health-care team in reaching your overall health goals.