There’s been a lot of talk lately about businesses opting to provide their employees with so-called “skinny health insurance plans” instead of something more comprehensive such as a PPO, to circumvent the essential benefits of the Affordable Care Act’s employer mandate. The Wall Street Journal broke the news about skinny health insurance plans last week […]

The Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act aims to provide millions of uninsured Americans the coverage they rightly deserve. Small business employers will be greatly affected by the new law because of the employer mandate. Those with 50 or more full-time workers must offer health insurance or face a penalty. Many companies are now looking at […]

The Obama administration’s Affordable Care Act aims to provide quality and affordable coverage to millions of Americans. The law has already helped improve the lives of more than 100 million people. Recently, the law has been under attack as the predominantly Republican House of Representatives voted to repeal it. Let’s take a look at some […]

You might have your health insurance plan but do not know how to use it to your advantage. Most people do not fully understand how their benefits work. This confusion leads some people to lose money, pay more for care, or get their claims denied. Here are some ways to make your health plan work […]

Are we getting more affordable health insurance starting in 2014? Affordable health insurance through health insurance exchanges One of the mechanisms for more affordable health insurance is the creation of health insurance exchanges. This is an open marketplace where customers can choose and purchase coverage that suits their needs. The main idea for these marketplaces […]

Last week Republicans in the House of Representatives took another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as ‘Obamacare”. This was their  37th attempt to repeal the landmark legislation since it was signed into law in March 2010. The legislation is President Obama’s controversial attempt to reform the American healthcare system and […]

The full implementation of the Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration is just around the corner, but we still can’t see the complete picture of how the new healthcare law will affect us. Will we really see more affordable coverage? Will we get better benefits? Are we really better off with it? Changes Expected […]

Yoga and meditation offer several health benefits for the mind and body. Yoga mixes meditation with moderate to intense physical activity by synchronizing challenging poses with breathing. Standalone meditation can also be done by simply relaxing and releasing negative thoughts from your mind. Concentrating on a mantra or phrase will help you increase self-awareness and […]

Cancer can be caused by environmental or hereditary factors or a combination of both. Several studies reveal that limiting or avoiding consumption of certain foods can prevent or delay the onset of cancer, especially for those who have a family history of cancers of the digestive system. Here are five cancer-causing foods you should think […]

A normal human adult needs to consume about 500 mg of sodium each day. Your body needs the right amount of sodium to help maintain fluid equilibrium, transmit nerve impulses, and maintain muscle functions. However, too much sodium can also lead to health problems such as heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Doctors and nutritionists […]