There are different reasons why having health insurance coverage is a must. According to the Institute of Medicine, people who are covered by a health insurance program have a better health status and are able to improve their lives. Families who do not have health insurance coverage have the financial burden of paying medical bills out of pocket; especially with unexpected illnesses or injuries. Medical services can grow to become quite...more
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I have always amazed at how little we know about our bodies. I mean, we have been living inside these things all these years, yet every week there are new studies that change the way we think about our bodies.This week is no exception. I found some fascinating new research on eating, exercise, happiness and even talking to yourself. Read on for all the juicy details.How often do you sit down to a family dinner? According to researchers from Rutgers University, the answer to that question could say a lot about your health.Researchers found that children who eat more meals with their family have a healthier diet and a lower body mass index compared to those who eat out more often (which typically means fast food). Registered dietician Kristin Kirkpatrick believes the same holds true for adults. "If you're eating as a family and you're eating at home, you're less likely to be consuming the huge amounts of calories, sodium and fats that are in many restaurant foods," she says. (YouBeauty)Now that our 10 month old is sitting at the table, we make it a point to sit and eat with him at dinner. He's just a little bit messier than I, but gathering my family around the...more
The best idea is to take out the insurance as soon as possible, in fact the earlier the better. Although when you are younger you may not want to think about the future in many different ways, but suffering a critical illness will certainly not be one of them. Not everyone will suffer a critical illness, but the thoughts of what would happen if you...more
We all have been duped into believing that health insurance is something that was designed to help people in an emergency, when in fact it has taken on a whole different definition and is no longer the benefit it used to be. It used to be part of the perks that employers offered valued employees as a way of showing they are appreciated. In time...more
In Arizona, House Bill 2625 has been passed to allow employers to deny health insurance coverage for birth control. The bill has to pass in the Senate and be signed into law by Gov. Jan Brewer before the economic impact of higher costs for men and women to prevent pregnancies when they are not financially able to care for more children.According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, Arizona is among 26 states with laws that mandate employers to include contraception coverage in the Arizona health insurance plans they are providing to their female employees. However, this is bound to change in the near future if HB 2625 will become law. It would allow any business to claim a religious exemption to stop covering contraception.New Arizona Health Insurance Bill Erodes Women's RightsFor Michelle Steinberg, Planned Parenthood lobbyist, the bill would just lead to more unplanned pregnancies and can possibly increase abortion rates. Steinberg said, "Birth control is a preventative health-care benefit." This is essential in order to improve women's health as well as the health of families. Steinberg even questioned the people who introduced anti-abortion bills why they...more
Not all critical illnesses may be covered with different particular policies. It is true that there are some grey areas where a critical illness may be contracted and if caught in time and treated effectively could leave the policy holder unable to...more
Allow us cut straight to the chase, everyone requires health insurance! It is vital to have a health plan as it can protect you from unexpected expenses and emergencies which could come up at any given time. It can prevent you from using up all of...more
Uninsured Americans need health care options. 4-1-1 HealthNews offers alternatives such as savings accounts health, medical discount cards for savings, and medical tourism.In today's economy, it is fortunate minority who have both a job and...more
Getting the Right Health Insurance Plan Few things are as confusing as having to decipher all the acronyms you will have to deal with on the first week of your new job. Deciding on your health benefits and understanding the various health...more
Whether or not you choose to trust it or not, over 50 million people in developed countries such as United States and the UK doesn't have health insurance! You can pick up your jaw off the ground now. People who do not have a health plan are...more
State regulators are getting money to fight unreasonable Tennessee health insurance premium hikes. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an Affordable Care Act grant in the amount of $3,979,002 to help the state in this...more