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Origins of April Fools’ Day The origin of April Fools’ Day is a bit tricky and thus fitting for the day of mischief and tomfoolery. The origin is not only unknown and debated, but each theory is a joke in and of itself. Below are some of the most popular theories […]

Why Do We Celebrate April Fools’ Day?

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What to Eat Before Exercise Nancy Cohen, a professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, recommends eating carbs (in moderation) before exercising. If you exercise for more than an hour, then Cohen recommends eating one to four grams of carbohydrates for every 2.2 pounds of […]

Eat Right Before, During, and After Exercise

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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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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

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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

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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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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