Category: Health & Fitness
8 impressive benefits of cold-brew coffee
Written by: Tiffany Chaney
Cold brew coffee has undergone several transformations in the 21st century for a caffeinated beverage that got its start in the 1600s. Today, steeping coffee in …
Is pet wellness insurance actually worth it?
Written by: Anna Baluch
If you own a pet, you know that routine medical visits are important, as they can keep your pet healthy and catch health issues before …
How to find a good sleep doctor
Written by: Shelby Deering
When you’re having trouble sleeping, sometimes there comes a point at which you exhaust everything you can do on your own. You try melatonin, eat sleep-inducing …
Easy ways to prioritize your sleep in 2023
Written by: Gricelda Torres
In 2022, we faced many continued challenges, such as the ongoing pandemic, economic uncertainty, and professional burnout. These challenges affected every facet of our lives—including, notably, …
Where do we get our ideas about fitness & how can we change them?
Written by: Jen Chamberlain
“I just don’t understand why … you have to run so much.” I could see the look of distress on my mother’s face when she …
5 insurance policies even young people should have
Written by: Joel Palmer
As a young adult, you’re likely near the bottom of your earning potential. You may be repaying student loan debt while trying to save a …
18 reasons to skip a gym membership in the new year
Written by: Alex Johnson
Thinking about signing up for a big box gym for the new year? You know, like Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, Lifetime Fitness…why do all these places …
The real reasons why we sleep
Written by: Shelby Deering
Perhaps you’ve never really stopped to think about something we do every night of our lives: why do we need sleep? Simply put, and …
More Americans postpone doctor visits due to costs
Written by: Gillian Manning
Americans have a tough choice to make: See a doctor or feed their families. One-third facing a medical emergency prolong seeing the doctor because they …
Don’t let self care slip away over the holidays
Written by: Abby Saldana
It’s no secret that the holiday season is one of the busiest times of the year. Many people find themselves deeply immersed in all the trappings of …
The surprising connection between sleep & hangovers
Written by: Brittany Leitner
If you’ve ever gotten a hangover before, then you probably don’t need me to describe the symptoms for you. While every person is different, it’s …
Does private health insurance actually protect sick people?
Written by: Myles Ma
When you pay for insurance, you’re ideally buying financial certainty. When you get into a car accident, car insurance protects you from bearing the full …
Can a weighted stuffed animal really help you sleep?
Written by: Brittany Leitner
We’ve been hearing about weighted blankets and weighted eye masks for some time now, so it only makes sense that weighted stuffed animals would be the next item in …
Do pillow sprays really help you sleep?
Written by: Hailey Hudson
Do you have trouble getting a good night’s sleep? Spraying your pillow might be the answer. A pillow spray (also called pillow mist) is a …
Hypnic jerks keeping you awake? Here’s how to make them stop
Written by: Leandra Beabout
Have you ever woken abruptly with a jerk or falling sensation? There’s a name for that: hypnic jerks. Hypnic jerks can be unpleasant and even …
Do your hands go numb when you sleep? Here’s what it could mean
Written by: John-Manuel Andriote
It can be alarming to wake up with your hands feeling numb or tingling with what we commonly call pins and needles. But it’s actually …
Will we ever stop treating the ocean like a giant, liquid landfill?
Written by: Ian Urbina
The vastness of the oceans and the impression (as the old and erroneous saying goes) that “dilution is the solution to pollution” has for centuries …
Sleep patches: What are they & do they work?
Written by: Nikhita Mahtani
Chances are, you’ve seen a new kind of sleep aid come out in recent years: sleep patches. After all, with over 35 percent of Americans …
This magical superfood can also help you beat inflation
Written by: Robyn Goldfarb
With inflation at all a high-time high, we have been treated to condescending posts and articles about how to save money. However, hidden in some of …
Yes, credit cards can affect your mental health. Here’s how
Written by: Howard Dvorkin
When our mental health takes a beating – and it happens to everyone – we all cope differently. The healthiest among us will exercise, meditate, …
