Category: Health & Fitness
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Does your relationship rest on the quality of your sleep?
Does the way you sleep with your partner correlate with how happy your relationship is? Of all the things that couples share with each other – …
8 smart-home devices that help fight your fall allergies
Far be it from us to wish away the summer and start talking about autumn, but if you suffer from fall allergies, you may find it …
Digital health devices are coming to your home
Tech tools can give you more control than ever over your sleep, skin care and home remedies. New devices are working their way into the kitchen, the …
19 ways Alexa brings the doctor to you
Want to ask medical questions whenever you think of them? Alexa can oblige. There are lots of Alexa Skills that can provide health tips and other information. …
What ‘smart dust’ may mean for your home and health
Chips are meant to be thin and small — but rarely can they be sprayed from an aerosol can. Yet that’s exactly the size of new …
8 technologies that are changing the future of health care
Computing power, tech, and science are all advancing at a breakneck pace — but innovation also breeds uncertainty. For example: It’s possible to genetically engineer babies, but …
Stay hydrated this summer: 5 ways to save money on drinking water
The old literary quote goes “water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” It feels like that sometimes. There’s plenty of water in your house, coming …
12 hidden toxins you may not know are in your kitchen
Eating organic foods whenever possible has been shown to reduce your exposure to toxic substances, such as pesticides. But food is just one source to consider …
