May 19th, 2013
Last week Republicans in the House of Representatives took another shot at repealing the Affordable Care Act, often referred to as ‘Obamacare”. This was their 37th attempt to repeal the landmark legislation since it was signed into law in March 2010. The legislation is President Obama’s controversial attempt to reform the American healthcare system and […]
May 17th, 2013
The full implementation of the Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration is just around the corner, but we still can’t see the complete picture of how the new healthcare law will affect us. Will we really see more affordable coverage? Will we get better benefits? Are we really better off with it? Changes Expected […]
May 16th, 2013
Dogs may be more than man’s best friend. You’re four-legged companion can also lead to a healthy heart, experts say. According to a statement released by the American Health Association (AHA) last Thursday, having a pet, particularly a dog, may lower your risk of heart disease. Healthy Heart Linked to Dogs “Studies have shown people […]
May 15th, 2013
The Affordable Care Act of the Obama administration is designed to provide affordable and comprehensive health insurance to millions of Americans. An important part of this law is the setting up of health insurance exchanges. Health insurance exchanges expected to create competition Proponents of the law say that health insurance exchanges will create competition among […]
May 13th, 2013
Exercise or pay more toward health insurance expenses? According to a recent study, most people would rather stay active when given these options. Health insurance expenses are lower for those more active Researchers from the University of Michigan Health System and Stanford University followed more than 6,500 obese people insured by Blue Care Network enrolled […]
May 10th, 2013
The Affordable Care Act of the Obama Administration is designed to provide affordable and comprehensive health insurance to millions of Americans. An important part of this law is the setting up of health insurance exchanges. Proponents of the law say that the exchanges will create competition among health insurance companies and drive prices down. However, […]
May 7th, 2013
Yoga and meditation offer several health benefits for the mind and body. Yoga mixes meditation with moderate to intense physical activity by synchronizing challenging poses with breathing. Standalone meditation can also be done by simply relaxing and releasing negative thoughts from your mind. Concentrating on a mantra or phrase will help you increase self-awareness and […]
May 7th, 2013
The debate about whether or not the government should get involved in private health insurance issues may be far from over. However, when the United States Supreme Court voted to uphold the new healthcare law, healthcare coverage essentially became mandatory for all citizens. It is interesting to see how the administration will go about implementing […]
May 6th, 2013
Sick people who have a Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) are at risk of losing their health coverage because of cost increases, state officials say. Denying Health Coverage to those with medical conditions Under the Obama administration’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, people with serious medical problems can no longer be denied health coverage […]
May 6th, 2013
Cancer can be caused by environmental or hereditary factors or a combination of both. Several studies reveal that limiting or avoiding consumption of certain foods can prevent or delay the onset of cancer, especially for those who have a family history of cancers of the digestive system. Here are five cancer-causing foods you should think […]