Category: Health & Fitness
19 ways to improve your life right now
Written by: Melanie Allen
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 …
Here’s how the pandemic is hitting minorities disproportionately
Written by: Erika Giovanetti
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 …
The pandemic has worsened nearly everyone’s mental health. Here’s how
Written by: Luke Babich
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 …
Can medical bills affect your credit report?
Written by: Kim Franke-Folstad
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 …
Here’s how cannabis affects your sleep
Written by: Lauren Del Turco
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 …
Experiencing racism can affect your sleep. Here’s why
Written by: Tonya Russell
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 …
How to keep election stress from ruining your sleep
Written by: Kate Bayless
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 …
Soul-crushing workouts won’t get you fit. This will
Written by: Brock Armstrong
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 …
These apps will pay you to take a walk
Written by: Michael Dinich
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 …
Medicare open enrollment: 4 critical questions to ask
Written by: Christy Rakoczy
Medicare provides insurance for most seniors 65 and older, but getting covered isn’t as simple as it may seem. In fact, you have a choice of Medicare …
Pain is inevitable. Suffering isn’t
Written by: Jade Wu PhD
Do you know which one you’d choose? When I think about the most painful experiences in my life—whether they involved physical pain or emotional pain—I notice …
Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about a colonoscopy
Written by: Laurie Barker James
Last spring at my long-overdue, full-body exam, my doc did the mental math, and told me I was overdue for my screening colonoscopy. Really? I should …
We played with that new phone sanitizer. Here’s what we think
Written by: Lauren Barack
COVID-19 has made the word “sanitize” nearly an everyday word. We’re washing our hands, cleaning our homes and also cleaning our devices. Aside from gliding rubbing …
The history of the Zamboni, in pictures
Written by: Tom Stahler
Some of the greatest inventions known to man were developed to solve fundamental problems. Some of those would achieve legendary status. The ice resurfacer, in its …
How your memory works & 6 ways you can improve it
Written by: Sabrina Stierwalt PhD
Red, purple, green, blue. Red, purple, green, blue. Why is this important? Well, hold that thought. Have you ever been about to leave your house in …
Watch out for these toxins lurking in your kitchen
Written by: Janet Newman
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 …
Medical marijuana laws in every state
Written by: Robert O'Connor
Marijuana legalization is a topic in the upcoming presidential election Medical marijuana laws are drastically different from state to state. Many states have legalized it, while …
Does your doctor have a second job?
Written by: Leif Dahleen
Your doctor spent at least 11 years in post-secondary education to be in a position to take care of you. She probably puts in 50 to 60 …
How to choose the right face mask for you
Written by: Michael Bowley
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises the public to wear face masks or covers in public where social distancing measures are difficult to …
30 countries reporting the most COVID-19 deaths
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Looking at death rates per capita The COVID-19 global pandemic is being handled differently in every country around the world, with varying degrees of success. Many health …
