Category: Health & Fitness
This is the best exercise to pump up aging muscles
Written by: Sarah Max
For decades, competitive athletes have used high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to improve their performance. Now this exercise approach—alternating brief periods of intense exercise with short recovery …
This new 4,000-mile trail will let people bike across the US on one path
Written by: Jenn Fields
Here’s some warm weather dreaming that will help you dust off those winter blues. Imagine pedaling your bike along flat, wide trails on a pleasant summer …
The top 5 secrets to aging well
Written by: Caitlin Kelly
It’s different for all of us, but journalist Carl Honoré realized he was Old with a capital O at a hockey game, when a teammate pointed …
Children’s dental health: Tips for getting affordable care
Written by: Hannah Rounds
Seeing your children’s smiles is an irresistible treat for parents, but a mouth full of pearly whites isn’t the only reason to invest in your kids’ …
How to get life insurance with multiple sclerosis
Written by: Kevin Mercadante
Multiple sclerosis is a serious health condition, and from a life insurance perspective, it can cause complications. Still, it is possible to get life insurance coverage …
Do these 5 things to be happier as you age
Written by: Michele Weldon
Mary Pipher has a radical idea: that you can age with joy. A clinical psychologist and cultural anthropologist out of Lincoln, Neb., Pipher is perhaps best …
5 ways to stay safe on your spring break trip
Written by: Mia Taylor
It’s spring break season, which means hordes of travelers will jet off to warmer destinations (like these popular ones). But before you pack your bags, take …
Here’s why you should never thaw frozen fish in its packaging
Written by: Natalie Gould Tomko
Botulism is a word often associated with home canning and dented canned goods at the grocery store. But did you know vacuum-sealed, individually wrapped pieces of frozen fish also pose …
3 health insurance myths that can raise your rates
Written by: Brian Acton
The cost of health insurance is a major concern for the majority of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll. Health care costs are a complex …
10 tips for falling asleep fast
Written by: Ian Coppock
Few workweek roadblocks are more frustrating than trying (and failing) to catch enough sleep ahead of a busy day. Throw smartphone screens, workplace stress and old-fashioned …
How to fight the opioid crisis & your student loan debt
Written by: Mia Taylor
The opioid epidemic and skyrocketing student loan debt are two of the nation’s most publicized challenges. On average, 130 Americans die every day from an opioid …
Turn your citrus peels into a non-toxic kitchen cleaner
Written by: Reilly Brock
We all love citrus fruits, but how often do you use all of the peels? In the spirit of #NewYearNoWaste, we wanted to share one of …
10 healthy, everyday eating practices for a better you
Written by: Dr. Jaime Hope
A smart friend of mine keeps falling for gimmicky fad diets. A while back, he told me he couldn’t eat beans. When I asked why, he …
7 ways to deal with large medical bills
Written by: Neal Frankle
Large medical bills are a different kind of debt. This is partially because they don’t come from traditional lenders, and because you can be swapped with …
How obesity can affect your ability to get life insurance
Written by: Kevin Mercadante
Obesity is one of the most difficult challenges to overcome when it comes to life insurance. This is because the life insurance industry views it as …
How often should you clean these 20 household items?
Written by: Daniel Horning
Cleaning the house is one of those things that most people just don’t like to do. Getting out the rubber gloves, smelling all of the chemicals …
Every single type of cancer explained
Written by: Constance Brinkley-Badgett
A cancer diagnosis can be both terrifying and confusing for those afflicted, as well as for friends and family who don’t really know what the diagnosis …
How to apply for life insurance with a lupus diagnosis
Written by: Kevin Mercadante
Having any chronic health condition such as lupus can cause a person to believe that getting life insurance coverage is impossible. But that’s hardly the case. …
Is bike sharing the best way to commute?
Written by: Hanna Horvath
The situation is familiar: You get caught in traffic, or your bus shows up 20 minutes late. Commuting can be a nightmare for many Americans — …
What to do when you can’t pay your medical bills
Written by: Lindsay VanSomeren
A few years ago, my husband started having breathing problems. He could barely smell and taste food anymore. His nose was running all the time, and …
