Monthly Archives: March 2017

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Outside of the open enrollment period (OEP), the only way to get qualified coverage is with a special enrollment period (SEP) or through an employer. However, not many qualify for an SEP. So, those looking for health coverage without an SEP outside of OEP need to consider short-term medical plans. […]

Short-Term Medical Plans Now 3-Months with Non-Renewal

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The subject of H.S.A.s has popped up more recently in the news. Specifically, the new administration is talking more about H.S.A.s, which have been around for a long time. There’s nothing new about them. Over a decade ago, they were called M.S.A.s – medical savings accounts. Now, they’re H.S.A.s – health savings […]

Health Savings Accounts and How They Work

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In a recent report, published March 15, researchers, comprising of 11 medical professions, such as allergists, pediatricians, infectious-disease doctors, etc., reveals the numerous ways in which climate change affects the health of Americans nationwide. Dr. Mona Sarfaty, the director of the new group, called the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and […]

How Climate Change Affects Health

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Though March 17th is officially recognized as National Epilepsy Awareness Day, tomorrow—March 18th—is the day to show your support! Across the country, people dressed in purple will walk to raise funds for the 3 million Americans living with epileptic seizures, including friends, family members, and loved ones. These fundraising efforts […]

Show Your Support This National Epilepsy Awareness Day

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Think You Know What’s Healthy? Think Again. Sometimes the best advice sounds downright backwards. What if the key to losing weight isn’t eating less—but eating more? Or what if that refreshing iced coffee on a scorching day isn’t actually helping you cool down? Science has a funny way of flipping […]

Counter-Intuitive Approaches to 9 Health Problems

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