National American Diabetes Association Alert Day Today is National American Diabetes Association Alert Day – a national “wake-up call” to the American public about the seriousness of diabetes and the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. The primary initiative of the American Diabetes Association is the diabetes risk test; all are encouraged […]

Fight Diabetes with Whole-Body Vibration

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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What We Do and Do Not Know about Health Care Reform Newspapers, social media, websites, news stations are inundated with information regarding healthcare reform under the new administration. Right now, all the information is speculation. Nothing is set in stone. The law has not passed so nobody really knows what […]

The Uncertainty of Health Care Reform

Back in 2017, the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health warned that climate change was making Americans sicker. Dr. Mona Sarfaty, the group’s director, put it bluntly: “Physicians are on the frontlines and see the impacts in exam rooms,” she said. “What’s worse is that the harms are felt […]

How Climate Change Threatens Human Health

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

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

1. Lose Weight Losing weight is about as effective as a single blood pressure medication. Research shows that shedding 9 pounds can reduce systolic blood pressure by up to 4.5 points. Additionally, a study found that maintaining a 7 pound weight loss for a year could lead to a 11-point […]

10 Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure

Important Deadline for Short-Term Medical Insurance For those who do not have a qualified health plan or any health insurance, you can still get insurance. Until March 28th (only one week away!), short term medical is available for the remainder of 2017. If you’re currently without insurance, then you need to get […]

March 28th Deadline for Short-Term Medical

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During the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) when you purchased a plan, you should have received an eligibility letter. In order to receive a subsidy, the letter states that you’re required to submit proof of income, residency, or citizenship, or all of the above. So when you purchased the plan -let’s say […]

Don’t Lose Your Subsidy or Coverage in 2017

A Glimpse into Kitava Tucked within the Milne Bay Province of Papua New Guinea lies Kitava, one of the Trobriand Islands with a population of about 12,000 indigenous inhabitants. Surrounded by lush rainforests and clear, turquoise waters, Kitava may look like paradise—but it offers much richer gifts than good views. […]

Kitavan Diet: The Key to Blemish-Free Skin