Category: Health & Fitness
Health care is most expensive in these 20 US cities
The U.S. spent an all-time high of $4.1 trillion on health care in 2020, representing almost 20% of the gross domestic product. Unlike other countries, the …
Feeling exhausted? Here’s what could be missing
Feeling tired may have nothing to do with not getting enough sleep. There are seven different kinds of rest that you need. Each one requires unique …
Does your health insurance cover abortion?
The Supreme Court on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the constitutional right to abortion. Twenty-six states are likely to ban abortion care as a result. In …
Does your state have the worst healthcare in America?
Where you live may determine what kind of health care you can get — and how much you have to spend to get it. The cost of …
9 things Americans say they can’t afford because of inflation
With inflation at the highest level since 1981 and wages not keeping pace, many Americans are struggling to make ends meet. And while a fresh poll from Morning Consult and …
Report: Monkeypox is spreading, but mortality rates remain low
What started as a handful of isolated monkeypox cases in the United Kingdom has officially been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern by the World …
8 ways to lower your prescription drug costs
If you’re charging prescriptions to a credit card or digging for change in your car and couch every month to scrounge up enough money to pay …
How retirees can save money with an HSA
If you’re eligible for a health savings account (HSA), it’s a terrific way to save money now and accumulate wealth for the future—if you understand …
Sleep divorce: Should you sleep in separate beds?
So… have you heard about sleep divorce? It’s been a phrase on the tip of every sleep blogger’s tongue and is essentially defined as the …
Hair loss & sleep quality: Is there a connection?
A lack of sleep can impact everything from your mental clarity to your energy level—but did you know it can also have an impact on …
15 healthy recipes for all those summer tomatoes
Have a ton of tomatoes growing in the garden? They don’t have to be destined for canning. You can enjoy them all season long! 2 / …
Are inflation woes hurting your health?
Too much stress can kill you. New and old research agree that too much stress can hurt a person’s health. So far this year, …
How to finally stop farting in your sleep
Everyone farts. Although it’s usually harmless, farting can be embarrassing in certain circumstances. And most of us don’t want to be known as the proverbial …
Are you getting the most out of your fitness tracker?
Technology has quickly worked its way into the fitness equipment market. From smart home gym machines to fitness trackers, there are more stats, metrics, and …
Proven exercises for a full-body workout
Traditional workout splits can be effective, but they’re also time-consuming. And frankly, many of us don’t have time to spend an hour or more in the …
Are you using the best pillow for the way you sleep?
If you ever struggle to get comfortable in bed or wake up with neck or shoulder pain, the culprit could be right under your nose …
7-Up used to contain this common antidepressant
During the 20th century, most soft drinks in America were boosted with something other than sugar. We all know Coca-Cola started with a dash of cocaine …
How to make your ‘bad’ emotions work to your benefit
As a psychologist, I receive lots of questions about emotions and how to deal with them. Today, I thought I’d take the opportunity to educate …
Seniors, it’s hot out there. Here’s how to stay safe
With parts of the country blanketed by a dangerous heat wave, older people in particular can have a tough time dealing with heat and humidity. The …
These glasses are made to help people with motion sickness
Nothing ruins a road trip like a bout of motion sickness. If you suffer from motion sickness, like me, you’ve probably had to adjust …
Self-care Sunday: 5 easy ways to refresh & recharge
Now, before you click out of this blog thinking you do not have time to take care of yourself try this: think of how you might …
Do massage guns really work? Your questions, answered
The Short Answer? It Depends. Massage guns are the hottest recovery tool since foam rollers, but the question is: Do they work? There’s lots of …
What Covid & inflation mean for summer travel
After more than two years of limited travel due to COVID-19, many are eager to enjoy a summer vacation. According to MoneyGeek’s recent survey, 46% …
5 tips to jumpstart your workout routine
When the holidays come to a close, but our pants don’t, many of us turn our attention to exercise by way of New Year’s resolutions. …
This deadly disease is on the rise again. Here’s what you should know
More than $9 billion was pumped into the research and development of Covid-19 vaccines in 2020, the biggest injection of cash ever raised for a disease’s R&D …
At 83, this woman is the oldest ‘Tough Mudder’ racer in the world
Whatever you may think on first hearing the name “Muddy Mildred,” you will probably be wrong. Wait … Yeah, definitely wrong. Because Muddy …
How ‘long Covid’ is hitting Americans in the wallet
The U.S. may no longer be in a full-blown pandemic, but many Americans haven’t made a complete financial recovery from the virus. Recently released …
Where exactly has monkeypox spread to already?
The monkeypox virus has sprung up in countries around the world, including in places where the virus does not usually exist. While there are several disease …
Seniors, here’s why you really should exercise
Tihs article is intended for educational purposes only, and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. For such advice, consult your physician or …
Can this diet actually protect your aging brain from Alzheimer’s?
Cheryl writes: “I’ve been reading a lot about the MIND diet lately. A 50% reduction in Alzheimer’s cases seems pretty significant. Even if it’s not …
