We take a look into the world of health care prices. With the ever-increasing prices of prescription drugs comes the disgruntlement of the general public. The recent health care concerns have been so highlighted that even President Trump has vowed to do something about it. Even so, it is unclear as to why prices have Read More
Use these tips to de-stress and start enjoying life a little more. Stress is a modern day problem among many Americans and across the world. Being stressed is not only an unpleasant experience, but it can lead to insomnia, depression, and other health issues. Fortunately, there are tips to de-stress so that you can banish Read More
The health reform affects us all. While decisions are still being made, here’s an update on the latest. Earlier in May, the U.S. House passed the ACHA. As for the policy challenges, there are three key moderating areas with the greatest likelihood for changes in the Senate. Those policy areas are Medicaid reforms, tax credits to purchase Read More
Moving around and doing regular exercise can do wonders for your health, so take May (National Fitness and Sports Month) to get fit and get into the habit of fitness. May is National Fitness and Sports Month, so when you think it is time to watch TV, get outside and do some exercise! Regular physical Read More
Stress is a very real issue that many Americans deal with on a daily basis, but is there a way to reduce stress during National Stress Awareness Month? Everyone feels stress from time to time–some, unfortunately, feel it more often than others. If left uncheck, it can lead to real physical issues that are a Read More
National Nutrition Month is a new awareness month to deal with nutrition: the thing with which Americans struggle. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics created National Nutrition Month in an effort to raise awareness about the food you put in your body. The U.S. is amongst the heaviest nations in the world and that’s due to Read More
The cold weather often brings colds and flues, but is there a way we can stay healthy throughout winter? Immunity and cleanliness go hand in hand. When the temperatures drop and the windows and doors stay shut, we create a paradise for viruses who thrive on stagnant air and the general messiness of people. If Read More
If there were easy ways to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers, wouldn’t the obvious choice be to take them? While these chronic diseases are directly responsible for seven out of ten deaths in the United States and, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), account for 86 percent of all Read More
Finding time to hit the hay during the holiday season is everything but simple, but there’s a way you can you catch some ZZZs this holiday season. Between finding the perfect holiday present to meeting end-of-year deadlines to entertaining the guests to the myriad of holiday to-dos, finding some time for sleep can be all Read More
With flu season in full swing, it’s important that you get vaccinated for National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) if you haven’t already. When is NIVW? December 4-10, 2016 The Timing of NIVW Flu vaccinations are estimated to drop quickly after the month of November. The preconceived notion being that people think it’s too late to Read More