Healthy Living
Are You Taking Advantage of Free Preventive Care Under Obamacare?
They say an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and perhaps nowhere is this more relevant than when it comes to our health care. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), chronic diseases that could be avoided through preventive care decrease U.S....
More Sex = Cheaper Health Insurance?
Does More Sex = Cheaper Health Insurance? Yes!Does Having Sex More = Cheaper Health Insurance? Yes!"People With Private Insurance Are The Least Likely To Be Lifetime Virgins."How's that for a headline? Interestingly enough, this article may imply exactly...
Can You Get Rid of Cramps? Yes!
Did you know that over 80% of females have or will suffer from menstrual cramps? Did you know that over 40% have or will experience them every month? Did you know that 35% of women say that their pain has been severe enough that they had to miss work or school? Did...
Are You Being Scammed by an Addiction Recovery Center?
According to a 2017 Pew survey, nearly 1 out of every 2 adults in the U.S. has a close friend or family member who is or has been addicted to drugs. The survey looked for variations on that statistic among people of different ages, party affiliations, education...
Are We Over-treating Mental Health Issues?
Growing up, did you know many kids at your school with ADHD? I knew of a few fellow students with this diagnosis, but it was only a fraction of what we’re seeing today. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control recently estimated that nearly 6.5 million children between...
Thinking of Retiring? Ask Yourself These 5 Healthcare-related Questions First
So you’re looking to retire. Maybe you want to pursue hobbies that you’ve put off for too long, travel, or just enjoy time with your family. Whatever the motivation for your decision, you have a lot to consider, and health care should be among your top concerns....
Is It Ever Safe to Smoke During Pregnancy?
Pregnancy gives you a big incentive to adopt a healthy lifestyle, but it also complicates some of your favorite pastimes. So where does pregnancy leave mothers-to-be who were smokers before they got the news? Below are all the details you need on why you should kick...
6 Reasons We Can’t Stop Farting
Whether you consider it disgusting, funny or like to pretend you’re immune to it, farting is a normal bodily function that indicates good health. But have you ever wondered why some individuals produce more gas than others? We break down the common causes of excessive...
Ultimate List of 204 Health Conferences
204 Events in Health & Fitness, Parenting, Doctors, Health Insurance, Marijuana, and Health Products
Are Vaccines Important for Healthcare Workers?
The mantra of the healthcare sector has always been to cause no harm. In plain language, this means to have the patient’s best interest in mind. Inadequate knowledge about vaccines, however, means the best interest of patients takes a backseat. According to research...
Educating Parents About Vaccinations
You’ve explained the benefits. You’ve shared facts. You’ve appealed to emotions. But still, you can’t get some parents to vaccinate their children. So now when a parent questions the safety and effectiveness of immunization, you may simply move on. Don’t be that...
How to Shop for Health Insurance
If you don’t have much experience shopping for health insurance, you might be confused about where to start. Health insurance companies from private marketplaces claim to provide a better experience than government-owned exchanges. But what are the differences between...
