Category: Health & Fitness
7 things the ’20s hold in store for baby boomers
Written by: Judith Graham
Within 10 years, all of the nation’s 74 million baby boomers will be 65 or older. The most senior among them will be on the cusp …
12 employers that offer health insurance for part-timers
Written by: Elyssa Kirkham
Going without health coverage or losing access to affordable health insurance can be scary. It may feel as though expensive medical bills and debt are just one accident …
Is 70 the new 40?
Written by: Vinita Gupta
I turn 70 next year. I’ve already noticed a significant hearing loss. With a couple of treatable chronic illnesses that won’t go away but are not …
7 everyday things that could’ve killed most Boomers as kids (but didn’t)
Written by: Kara Kovalchik
It’s pretty remarkable, when you think about it, that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far. Especially when you consider those extremely …
10 ways tech is making aging easier (or trying to)
Written by: Janet Siroto
As a species, humans are living longer. In fact, the average lifespan has more than doubled over the last two centuries. But as it becomes no biggie to …
Reminder: It’s almost deadline day for health insurance
Written by: Myles Ma
Open enrollment for a 2020 health insurance plan on Healthcare.gov ends Sunday. Through Nov. 30, 2.88 million people had selected plans on the online platform, down …
Getting through the first big holiday after a loved one’s death
Written by: Janet Siroto
A few years ago, my father passed away just before Thanksgiving. That holiday season passed in a blur. A strange swirl of questions went through my mind: …
The states where people have the most unpaid medical debt
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
Income inequality in America is at its highest point in the last 50 years, according to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Nearly a third of …
5 ways to boost your energy this holiday season
Written by: Kristen Sturt
Between the gifts, gatherings, and endless little tasks, you’re already exhausted — and the holidays aren’t even here yet. Nearly two-thirds of respondents to an American …
There’s therapeutic power in a purring cat
Written by: Ruthie Darling
Is there a more relaxing sound than your cat, curled up and cozy, purring away on your lap? Maybe. But if you agree there’s not, the …
Should you order your prescriptions online?
Written by: Mia Taylor
Ordering prescriptions from an online pharmacy can be a convenient and cost-effective way to lower your health care expenses. But there are drawbacks to obtaining medications online, …
Want a more efficient, well-organized brain? Try drinking tea
Written by: Georgina Berbari
Coffee drinkers, step aside and allow tea enthusiasts to bask in the limelight for a moment. According to science, tea has a number of cognitive benefits, …
Women score higher on memory tests & that could hide early dementia
Written by: Laura Brothers
Women typically score higher on verbal memory tests than men, and a new study shows that their verbal edge could cause them to be misdiagnosed for cognitive impairment. …
States struggling the most with the opioid epidemic
Written by: Bailey Peterson
In order to estimate which states are the least equipped to address opioid abuse, ValuePenguin analyzed the ratio of opioid overdose deaths to substance abuse treatment …
Changing our clocks twice a year is costing us big time
Written by: Matt Miczulski
A growing number of people are pushing for the end of Daylight Saving Time, and if you’re still feeling the negative physical effects of Sunday’s time …
What to do if you get a massive medical bill
Written by: Donna Freedman
It’s scary to receive a medical bill that’s costlier than expected. Medical debt can sometimes lead to bankruptcy and hurt things like your credit score and ability to …
3 ways to turn a terrible morning into an awesome day
Written by: Curt Mercadante.
Have you ever woken up and thought, Crap, I have to talk to that so-and-so client today? Or, Ugh, I just don’t feel like going to …
Americans are increasingly confused about health care
Written by: Myles Ma
Many Americans are foregoing medical care because they’re unsure of what’s covered by their health insurance, a new Policygenius survey finds. More than one in four …
How to improve your life by doing nothing
Written by: Sarah Li Cain
Being bored has done wonders for my financial life. Ditto for my physical and mental health. I used to be one of those moms who thought …
Trouble staying asleep? It may be time for sleep restriction therapy
Written by: Ruthie Darling
You’ve tried the warm bath, the milky drink and the lavender pillow spray. But guess what? You’re still having trouble sleeping. If this sounds like you, it …
