The perfect chicken soup to make if 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 […]
19 ways to improve your life right now
It’s hard, and it’s painful, and it’s every day. But it doesn’t have to be hard all the time. You can change your life starting today by setting goals and implementing small changes that add […]
Here’s how the pandemic is hitting minorities disproportionately
The coronavirus pandemic has caused financial hardship for many, but it’s disproportionately affecting people of color, a September 2020 LendingTree survey of more than 2,000 Americans found. Asian, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely […]
The pandemic has worsened nearly everyone’s mental health. Here’s how
Essential workers have been exposed to war-like conditions; the rise of remote work has led to isolation and loneliness; and feelings of depression and hopelessness have been reported at significantly higher rates. If there is a silver […]
Can medical bills affect your credit report?
Medical costs can sneak up on you. They’re often confusing and even frustrating. Billing statements may be hard to read. So can an insurer’s explanation of benefits (EOB). Sometimes there’s a coding error or the […]
Here’s how cannabis affects your sleep
Cannabis use is becoming mainstream throughout more and more of the country. In fact, it’s currently legal for medical use in 33 states and recreational use in 11 states. It makes sense then that many […]
Experiencing racism can affect your sleep. Here’s why
Life is exhausting. Whether you’re raising children, working a physically or mentally taxing job, or constantly monitoring the news cycle, climbing into bed at night is the only time many of us get to relax […]
How to keep election stress from ruining your sleep
With the election just a few weeks away, politics is taking over more than just our conversations, news feeds, and social media posts—it’s taking over our sleep too. According to a recent “Stress In America” […]
Soul-crushing workouts won’t get you fit. This will
When you exercise, over time it creates a whole bunch of biological reactions that allow your body to become strong, fast, mobile, coordinated and efficient. Different exercise types and factors create different adaptations, and individuals […]
These apps will pay you to take a walk
As much as it pains us to admit this, American’s are becoming a population of sedentary people. The word sedentary itself brings a negative connotation, and for a good reason. For bodies that are capable […]