Health Tips For Women
Open Enrollment Tips Under Health Care Reform
This year’s open enrollment season for selecting workplace benefits comes just before some of the biggest changes of health care reform go into effect. Never before has it been more important to pay attention as you choose a health plan for you and your family. “You really need to do your homework this year,” says […]
4 Tips For Savvy Health Care Shopping
Your employer and President Barack Obama[1] are imploring you to become a better health care consumer. They want everyone to take a more active role in his or her care because it’s vital to help slow the seemingly perpetual rise of health care expenses. A growing number of companies offer high-deductible health plans that make […]
Sponsored Post: Back To School Health Tips
This sponsored blog post is from Swedish Medical Center. Back to School Health Tips By Christen Oskouian[1], MDGeneral Pediatrician, Swedish Issaquah Primary Care The last days of summer are counting down! Here are some timely tips to help ensure the school year goes well. To and From School Safety: The school bus is a […]
10 Tips For Saving Money On A Plant-based Diet
Diabetes prevention. Hypertension control. Heart health. Weight loss. Fiber intake. There are many reasons why adopting a plant-based diet is good for your health[1], so why not make a good thing better? Better, in this case, means more affordable. Save money and eat healthier (and cross off a few 2013 New Year’s resolutions) with tips […]
Wellpoint Announces The Journey For Health Tour; Where The Rubber Hits The Road
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– In a continuing effort and focus on transforming health care and helping people get healthy and stay healthy, WellPoint announced today it is pleased to partner with Gary Earl Health in the 2013 Journey for Health Tour. This inspirational, educational health focused bicycle tour across the country is designed to motivate and inspire […]
How To Handle A Major Health Issue At Work
This article is sponsored by http://www.mommyedition.com/foods-to-improve-your-brain-health. Enjoy! Lets say you need a root canal next week, and you’ve scheduled an appointment to have the procedure Tuesday afternoon. You’re probably comfortable letting your co-workers know you have a dental appointment that will have you out of touch for a few hours but back online once the anesthesia […]
Health Insurance For College Students: Take Note Of These Tips
Noel Carrillo was nervous this summer about his lack of health insurance. “I was a little bit scared because things happen all the time,” said the 26-year-old Westwood resident. But now that he’s headed to medical school at UCLA[1], help has arrived. Like millions of other students across the nation, he’s covered by a university […]
Top 3 Apps For A Healthy Lifestyle
Reliable apps like Health Buddy make it easy to stay fit and healthy. (Thinkstock photo) The advent of the smartphone has made managing your personal health and fitness simpler than ever. With just three apps Health Buddy for instant access to medical information, iDAT to help you keep track of your daily diet and exercise, […]
Tips For Handling Your Health Care Needs Overseas
WASHINGTON (AP) — An international vacation typically involves months of advance planning, from renewing passports to finding flights and booking hotels. But even the most carefully planned itinerary can be knocked off course by an unexpected health problem. If you’re traveling in a country where you don’t speak the language and your insurance isn’t accepted, […]
How To Kick The Sugar Habit
By Lynn Langway From Life & Beauty Weekly [1] Trying to cut down on sugar? Maybe you’ve heard all the health warnings from doctors and government officials, or maybe you’re trying to look better in your swimsuit. Whatever the reason, you’re on the right track — Americans are still eating and drinking two or three times […]