RECIPE: Carrot-Ginger Kale Salad
Kale is the stereotypical health food, but there’s good reason and plenty of support for that. Leafy greens, along with the variety of other vegetables and nuts in the salad, are part of a diet consistently associated with lower...
Utilizing Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
Many employers offer employee assistance programs (EAPs) that can help support employees and connect them with important resources when facing a crisis.
INFOGRAPHIC: Blood Pressure Test Tips
Blood pressure can go up and down during the day. The key to monitoring it is to take consistent and accurate readings. Follow these blood pressure test tips to do that.
QUIZ: Are You Hyperfocused on Hypertension Facts?
Also known as high blood pressure, hypertension is one of the most common and costliest chronic conditions in the United States and the world. Hypertension has a variety of lifestyle causes and possible complications. Knowledge...
Half of Americans Face Hypertension, the Silent Killer
Millions of Americans take medication to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension. However, many more still don’t know they have hypertension or aren’t managing their condition.
Types of Salt Compared
Salt is more than just the table shaker full of identical white crystals. Consumers can choose from a many different types of salt, varying in cost, nutrients, taste, form and texture depending on where they come from and how...
The Importance of Preventive Care
Getting the most out of your insurance plan means using your preventive care benefits. Many preventive services are now covered in full by insurance.
INFOGRAPHIC: Overwhelmed? Try These Distracting Activities
We all need comfort when stressed. Sometimes that can take the form of physical comforts like a warm bath or blanket, but there can also be comfort in distracting activities.
QUIZ: Can You Ground Your Emotional Distress?
Stress can be good in the right situations and manageable amounts, but all too often emotional distress can feel constant and consuming. Managing this stress involves a stable of coping skills for the moment, ways to prepare in...
7 De-Stressing Techniques for Total Well-Being
Sometimes we can anticipate a stressful event, but sometimes feelings of being overwhelmed can come on suddenly. Whatever the case, be prepared with proven de-stressing techniques.
RECIPE: Everything Egg Avocado Yogurt Bowl
Stress can cause overindulgence of all kinds and while that may feel good in the moment, poor diet and nutrition can cause long-term stress and mood issues. When feeling stressed, reach for something nutritious and protein-packed...
Improving Your Well-Being May Help Lower Your Healthcare Costs
Making changes to your lifestyle can help prevent or lessen the severity of health issues, which may result in fewer health expenses and improved well-being.
INFOGRAPHIC: Ways to Pay Less for Prescriptions
Even with insurance, medication can be expensive. Without insurance, many are at risk of foregoing important medicine all together. Don’t skip doses; Find ways to pay less for prescriptions instead.
QUIZ: Do You Know the 411 on Prescription Medication Types?
Prescription medication types can be confusing, especially when it seems like there are different names for the same thing. This quiz on prescription medication types will help clarify things. One of the main ways medication...
Your Guide to Generic Medication
Just as effective as brand-name medications and often significantly cheaper, generic medication could be an overlooked strategy to reduce healthcare costs.
Johns Hopkins’ Guide to Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicine, or supplements, have been used for millennia to treat a variety of health conditions. They can be swallowed as pills or powders or brewed as tea. However, the FDA considers herbal supplements foods, not drugs, so...
Moving to an HDHP from a Standard Plan
People are increasingly moving to an HDHP, or high-deductible health plan, with a health savings account (HSA) as a better way to maximize their healthcare dollars.
INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Health Benefits of Sunlight
While too much UV light can be harmful, safe sun exposure can have a positive impact on well-being. Improved mood and better sleep are among the 5 health benefits of sunlight.