The Health Care Reform Act of 2000 gave rise to Healthy New York. Healthy New York subsidizes health insurance coverage for individuals, sole proprietors, and small businesses. Healthy New York’s goal is to provide insurance coverage to those who may not afford it by providing more affordable health care. There is no minimum income requirement […]

The New York State Insurance Department is tasked to supervise and regulate insurance business operations including all health insurance programs in the entire state. Meanwhile, the New York State Department of Health is in charge of all individual programs to ensure that the health needs of residents are met. Child Health Plus This New York […]

There is a wide variety of health insurance plans available in the US. however, choosing a plan should not be determined by cost alone. To sufficiently protect your loved ones and save money you should look for plans that match your family’s needs adequately. Here are ten suggestions to help you get an affordable health […]

A recent report by the United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that more than 45 million American adults (roughly 1 in 5) suffered some form of mental illness the past year. The survey also found that mental illness was more prevalent in adults aged 18 to 25 than among those aged […]

A recent study by British scientists shows that constantly checking up on your smartphone may not actually be a smart move. This alarming observation was based on a recent study that found a link between frequent use of modern internet-enabled cellphones and rising stress levels. Stress from using smartphones arises when the user feels a […]

Scientists at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute have recently discovered a hormone naturally found in muscle cells. The hormone activates the calorie-burning benefits of exercise and may be potentially used to fight obesity. The hormone known as irisin increases during periods of intense physical activity and converts white fat into brown fat, a substance that […]

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will increase its efforts in testing for fungicide recently detected in small quantities in orange juice. FDA assured the public that the safety of the product is not a concern at the moment and that they will step up testing to make sure there is […]

There are several things you can do to take advantage of self-employment tax deductions. With enough information, you can maximize your tax deductions. It is nice to learn that the law allows you to deduct the cost of health insurance coverage from your tax payments. The first step is to find out if you are […]

Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and strokes account for about 60% or nearly two million of all deaths in the United States annually. Studies show that the risk for developing these diseases can be greatly reduced by adhering to a plant-based or vegetarian diet. Vegetarians generally have less chance of developing these deadly diseases, thus they require […]

Hypertension or high blood pressure results from a higher-than-normal pressure in the arteries. There are several factors that may cause this condition, including smoking, being overweight, high salt in the diet, excessive alcohol intake, and many others. Having a blood pressure reading above 140/90 is considered high. This condition can add stress to the heart […]