Category: Health & Fitness
These are the best & worst states for access to cancer care
Written by: Andrew Hurst
ValuePenguin created a Care Score to analyze the top states for cancer care, considering the potential cost of treatment, access to care and death rates. Minnesota …
Should you really be working in bed?
Written by: Brittany Leitner
Even though a new year has started, life is still anything but “normal.” As Covid-19 continues to rage on around the world, many of us are …
The only 5 exercises you need to stay fit
Written by: Brock Armstrong
There is a quote from author Ijeoma Umebinyuo that goes “Start now. Start where you are. Start with fear. Start with pain. Start with doubt. Start with hands …
20 immune boosting foods that can protect your teeth
Written by: Jennifer Hill Robenalt
Staying healthy, especially in winter months, means doing everything you can to keep your immune system functioning optimally. What you eat can significantly impact how your immune system …
Here’s how to save money on prescription glasses
Written by: Amanda Kay
According to the Vision Council of America, an estimated 75% of the worldwide adult population wear glasses or contact lenses to correct their vision. If you’re …
28 surefire tricks to make you smarter
Written by: Michael Dinich
In 2006, world-renowned Stanford University psychologist Carol S. Dweck, Ph.D., published her top-selling book “Mindset.” The breakthrough book with a one-word title detailed how successful people think about …
How to handle change at work without stressing out
Written by: Rachel Cooke
But being ready to roll with change has also become a business-critical skill. Here are five easier-than-you-think strategies to help you embrace the unknown. While each …
Is mouthwash good for your teeth?
Written by: Jennifer Hill Robenalt
Sure mouthwash can leave your mouth feeling fresh and clean and some can even whiten your teeth, but are there any actual health benefits to using …
12 simple ways to take care of yourself
Written by: Melanie Allen
In the world of personal finance, it’s easy to get caught up with conversations about debt and money, bills and spreadsheets, side hustles and income. We …
How to keep this common health problem from ruining your sleep
Written by: Christina Heiser
More than 60 million Americans have heartburn at least once a month. I’m one of them. In fact, I was found to have gastroesophageal reflux disorder—aka GERD, …
10 ways to save money at pharmacies
Written by: Trae Bodge
You might think that because you’re paying for something that the doctor ordered, you have no other options. In some cases, the price is the price, …
A gentle approach for getting back in shape
Written by: Brock Armstrong
Whether you want to get back in shape or you’re focused on getting in shape for the very first time, fitness begins with starting where you …
Want a better immune system? Get better sleep
Written by: Christina Heiser
Taking vitamin C isn’t the only way to boost your immune system. Getting a good night’s sleep will also go a long way toward defending against illness. That’s …
What kind of dentures are right for you?
Written by: Kris Collingridge
If you have had to have teeth removed — either some, or all of them — your dentist will recommend that you replace those teeth with …
8 herbs that can improve your sleep
Written by: Lauren Krouse
Herbs have been used as medicine for thousands of years, and quite a few are well known for their sleep-promoting benefits. They may even have a …
3 ways to pay for your kid’s braces
Written by: Chelsee Lowe
Many people contemplate the cost of raising children long before they have them. There are daycare and preschool fees to consider, a possible increase in rent …
Can you really crowdfund your medical bills?
Written by: Joel Palmer
When it launched in 2010, the Affordable Care Act was designed to ensure all Americans could afford health care. Yet even though the law provided more people with …
How to keep work worries from ruining your sleep
Written by: Lauren Krouse
The Sunday dreads, Sunday night blues, Sunday depression: These are all terms for the anxiety and stress many of us experience as Monday obligations loom over the precious …
Average cost of medical school
Written by: Kim Franke-Folstad
Did you declare you’d be a doctor someday back when you were just a little kid? Perhaps your parents bought you one of those toy medical …
The perfect chicken soup to make if you’re sick
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
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 …
