Health & Wellness
Workplace Initiatives for Heart Health
Heart disease, which includes strokes and other cardiovascular diseases, is a pervasive problem in the United States. In fact, more than 12 million people visit their physicians each year for heart disease-related reasons. Individuals diagnosed with heart disease may suffer from fatigue, stress, anxiety and depression, or may have difficulty […]
Benefits A-Z: Preventative Health Care
The development and passage of the Affordable Care Act brought the topic of Minimum Essential Care (MEC) into the spotlight. Any major medical health insurance plan or qualified health plan not meeting these minimum essential coverage standards were not allowed to be sold on the state and federal healthcare exchanges, […]
Physical Therapy: It’s for more than just athletes
That shooting pain in your lower back or knee hasn’t gone away like you thought it would. Maybe that accident the other day was worse than you originally assumed. You dread the potential diagnosis and treatments but you go to the doctor anyway. To your surprise, the doctor decides your […]
4 Ways to Help Lower Prescription Costs Without Insurance
It is no secret that prescription drugs are becoming more and more expensive. Most of these prices are determined by a complex system where a drug manufacturer first sets a list price, then pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) negotiate prices. The primary function of the PBM is to negotiate a smaller […]
5 Common Things Men Do to Hurt Their Health
Many men live adventurous and hard working lives and still manage to take good care of themselves. They exercise, eat healthy, and keep a mindful eye on things that will help them stay healthy. Other men however, need a little coaching. Here are six things they need to stop doing […]
