What to do when you can’t pay your medical bills
A few years ago, my husband started having breathing problems. He could barely smell and taste food anymore. His nose was running all the time, and he kept me up all night with his snoring. […]
The states where you’re most likely to die on the job
Most people don’t go into work expecting to die. But every day more than 14 workers, on average, don’t make it home alive. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2017, 5,147 workers died […]
6 affordable fitness ideas to try in 2019
New Year’s resolutions follow a familiar trend. The top goals going into 2018, according to a YouGov poll, were to eat healthier, get more exercise and save more money. In other words, our health and our finances […]
9 ways to beat those winter blues
As the days get shorter and the nights get longer, some of us may be affected by the winter blues that come with sudden temperature changes and loss of sunlight. Staying active and productive can […]
Health care is important to Americans, but what do they want?
Voters in the 2018 midterm elections named health care as the most important issue facing the country. But a Policygenius survey suggests Americans are divided on the fix. In fact, public opinion is almost evenly […]
FYI: You can get free birth control
Birth control is a big part of women’s health. 99% of sexually active women in America have used a form of contraception at some point in their lives, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research […]
Life insurance for marijuana users – will you be approved?
Marijuana has been much in the news recently, as an increasing number of states are voting to make it legal, whether for medical use alone, or for recreational purposes. But how does marijuana use affect life insurance? […]
How Type 2 diabetics can get term life insurance
It’s a common assumption that if you are diabetic, you cannot get life insurance. Fortunately, that is a mistaken assumption in many cases. There are policies available for diabetics, typically term life insurance, that may […]
How to buy life insurance for people who are ill
Just because you have poor health doesn’t mean that you can’t get the life insurance you need. I usually get an e-mail at least once a week asking if there is such a thing as […]
5 reasons women need life insurance more than men do
Women need life insurance more than men do, yet we are less likely to be covered. According to the Life Insurance Marketing and Research Association, 56 percent of women and 62 percent of men had […]
How to get life insurance without a physical exam
If you are interested in getting life insurance without having a physical exam, it means one of three things: You want the insurance really fast, you can’t stand doctor examinations or you have a health condition […]
10 things most people don’t understand about chronic pain
Chronic pain is an epidemic, affecting an estimated 100 million people in the United States and beyond. Unfortunately, this affliction is poorly understood even by doctors and other health practitioners. Many people who suffer from […]
6 high-tech holiday gifts for your favorite fitness fanatics
Anyone who works out regularly can tell you that health and fitness are more closely integrated with technology than ever before. With the holidays right around the corner, we’ve compiled a list of our six […]
3 amazing health care uses for virtual reality
Virtual reality is proving useful for much more than entertainment. A study found that exercisers who wore VR headsets reported up to 13 percent less pain during weightlifting than users who went without headsets. Users were […]
How to use smart lights to fight seasonal affective disorder
Smart lights are of one the simplest (and least expensive) connected gadgets to install at home. And they can make it easier to get through those long, dark days of winter, letting you wake to […]
5 ways tech can help you ax your gym membership
We all know that we should actually use that gym membership that we blindly pay for every month, but it can be easy to let traffic, long work hours, or bad weather stop us from […]
The perfect chicken soup recipe for when you’re sick
Cold fall weather always leads to the inevitable coughs and colds. That’s why, once the leaves begin to turn, a big batch of chicken soup hits my stove — it warms you up and is […]
5 ways to jazz up your winter indoor workout
Working out outside becomes less enjoyable when the temperature drops and daylight hours shorten. That doesn’t give you the excuse, however, to skip a chance to get your heart racing. Here are five ways to […]
Generic or brand-name? How to decide at the pharmacy
Whether you’re shopping for over-the-counter drugs or filling a prescription, generic medications at the pharmacy are often a fraction of the price of their brand-name counterparts. It’s tempting to buy the generic version to save […]
Most Americans know nothing about Obamacare
Former President Barack Obama’s health care law — formally known as the Affordable Care Act and commonly known as Obamacare — is the most prominent and, perhaps, notorious piece of legislation signed in a decade. […]
October is Health Literacy Month. Why is it so important?
Rhinorrhea, contusions, epistaxis, biopsies — these words can immediately create confusion for anyone who isn’t working in the health care field. But, it’s important to understand this information because, at some point in our lives, […]
9 ways to save on over-the-counter drugs
Over-the-counter medications are useful for managing pain, alleviating symptoms and preparing your household for illness. But OTC products aren’t usually covered by insurance, and they can sometimes be more expensive than prescription drugs. Whether you’re […]
Here’s where you can get a free flu vaccine
Flu season is upon us, and it can turn shared office spaces and classrooms into war zones from October until the new year. The flu is easy to get — you can contract it from […]
6 affordable ways to boost your immune system
Cold and flu season is here, and the best offense is a good defense. You can protect yourself by heading out into the world from a place of optimum health. Here are tangible things you […]
The deadliest states for bike riders
Biking is an eco-friendly, cost-effective way to get around — not to mention it’s a great workout. In major cities, the availability of bike-sharing services makes it easy to hop on a bike whenever you […]
Flu season is just around the corner. These smart devices can help
Smart technology is reinventing the home remedy. Whether it’s a mattress that can lull you to sleep or a water bottle that reminds you to stay hydrated, smart devices can help you stay healthy this […]
8 ways to save on prescription drugs
With health insurance coverage, prescription copays and out of pocket costs fluctuate based on the type of drug and the plan itself. Without coverage, you’re 100 percent responsible for the full cost of your prescriptions, […]
The best tech gadgets to help you sleep
It is easy to say that technology is bad for your sleep. With their latest mobile software, Apple and Google both incorporate features that reduce the emission of sleep-preventing blue light, help keep you from […]
A beginners guide to reading (& understanding) a hospital bill
Whether it was a planned procedure or an unplanned emergency, a hospital visit is often a disorienting and stressful experience — and that’s before you receive the bill. Hospital bills are notoriously difficult to understand, […]
How to improve your home’s air with smart gadgets
Indoor air quality is important, but until recently, it was difficult to know how many contaminants like dust and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), were in your home’s air — and there was no way to automate a […]