Getting over 6 hours of sleep a night is the dream (not to mention medically healthy), but for tons of people it’s just that – a dream. For others, this sacred sleep threshold is somehow a possibility. Here’s what I mean: As you can see, the majority of adults get between 6-8 hours of sleep each night, […]
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Smoking isn’t cool, but vaping? That’s a whole other story. In just a few years, the e-cigarette trend seems to have taken off. It makes sense given that e-cigarettes are supposed to be way more healthy than traditional cigarettes. And to be honest, the design of some of them do look pretty cool – which […]
Diabetes sucks, doesn’t it? Finally, something we can all agree on. Though it is frequently overlooked, this month is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Roughly 29 Million Americans suffer from the disease in some form or another, and unfortunately, it’s on the rise. Though the disease is clearly prevalent, it seems relatively misunderstood by the general […]
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In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we recently wrote about breast cancer support and fundraising, and found fascinating insights about who has donated to fight breast cancer, and who hasn’t. And we didn’t stop there. Medical professionals strongly suggest that women over 40 receive a mammogram to screen for breast cancer. For those who […]
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Amidst the chaos of Halloween season and the beginning of the Winter holidays, we too often forget that October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This month, and the larger movement to raise awareness, has been symbolized by the breast cancer pink ribbon since the early 1990s. According to breastcancer.org, Roughly 1 in 8 women […]
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As age increases, so does the belief that health care is a business. The potential reasons why may surprise you. […]
Open enrollment for health insurance is underway, including for the Healthcare.gov marketplace implemented as a result of the Affordable Care Act (aka “Obamacare”). Unfortunately, those using the government marketplace to pay out-of-pocket for their own coverage are: More likely to earn lower incomes than average. More likely to expect their own economic situation to get […]
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