There’s no need to panic even if you’re uninsured because you’ve lost your job. You need to take steps to regain your health coverage and you still have your rights. If health insurance is too expensive for you, it’s important to know the following health options for the uninsured: Do not rely on emergency rooms. […]

Healthy cooking at home can be a big challenge especially if you’re always in a rush. But no matter how fast we live our lives, a healthy lifestyle is always within our reach. Healthy cooking is a big part of a healthy lifestyle, it enables us to control what we eat, eat nutritious food, and […]

Sports activities are a great way to get your body in shape if you can’t find time to go to the gym. However, injuries are common when participating in physical sports and getting an injury can turn your progress back by several steps.  Here are important tips to avoid sports injuries: 1. Get proper conditioning. […]

For most Americans, working at the office means eight hours of being stuck in a chair. If you want to lose weight, a desk job may not be the perfect environment for you unless you get creative. Office workers who want to lose weight need to find ways to eat right, stay active, and get […]

Heart disease is the number one cause of death among men and women in the United States. In 2010 alone, it cost the nation more than $310 billion in health care and lost working hours, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Heart disease affects most ethnic groups in the country, that’s […]

Sitting for prolonged periods is dangerous to your health. It lowers your metabolism leading to weight gain. It can also trigger physical processes which can lead to diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart problems. Even if you spend most of your waking hours in the office, you can still do a lot of things to […]

Many people prefer to get a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) because of the lower monthly premiums. Deductibles may range from $1,000 to $10,000 which can provide a safety net for plan subscribers. You can get an HDHP plan through your employer or you can get one on your own. The overall structure and healthcare provider […]

Being overweight will not only make you feel sluggish, it can also make you sick. It can lead to fat accumulation in the gut area and give you a saggy belly. This can hamper your physical activities. Preventing or getting rid of that belly takes a combination of increasing physical activity, toning with strength training, […]

A pre-existing condition is defined as a health condition that a person has before applying for a health insurance policy or getting a new health plan. It can be used to determine the premium you pay for your health coverage. Health insurers are in business to make a profit. Therefore, they do what they can to […]

Our bones are made up of living tissues and perform several functions. They provide structure and support for our bodies, protect vital organs, allow movement, store minerals, and form blood cells. That’s why it is important to take care of our bodies and prevent bone loss. Bone loss can lead to osteopenia or low bone […]