When thinking of flip flops, no one thinks of the term “health risk.” But, insights from emergency physicians and podiatrists can serve as warnings to wearers of the popular summertime shoe. Medical professionals involved with treating foot pain and various injuries have noted increases in doctor visits due to carelessness in […]
Health insurance and saving money are two phrases seldom used in the same sentence in recent years. Many hope that the Affordable Care Act, scheduled to take effect in 2014, will generate health insurance cost savings for both employers and employees. Opponents of this legislation foresee few, if any, savings. Critics […]
When we think of what is happening with Social Security and Medicare it reminds us of the nursery rhyme, “There was an old lady who swallowed a fly, she swallowed a spider to catch the fly and swallowed a bird to catch the spider.” Medicare may soon swallow your Social Security. […]
In 2014, the Affordable Care Act will take full effect and those who do not currently have health insurance will be obligated under the law to get some. There are some things that you should know when it comes to health insurance and what it does and doesn’t cover. All policies […]
By: Mike Gerali, HR Solutions Like most of us, I began life not knowing or understanding the concept of illness or death. As I grew older, I was told stories of family members and friends who had passed away before I was born. It wasn’t until I was a teenager that […]
If you are struggling to lose weight, there are a few things you should know. This can help you to beat the weight battle once and for all. Use Walking Poles Walking is a wonderful exercise if you are just starting out or need something that is low impact. What many […]
Don’t eat that! Don’t drink that! Why can’t you stop those bad habits! It feels like we are bombarded with those questions anytime we want to indulge in our vices. It’s not like we are adopting bad habits that are truly dangerous to our health. But, nowadays, we get reprimanded even […]
If you’re wondering how to afford the government mandated insurance requirements by 2014 you’re not alone. However, Covered California is offering three assistance programs to assist income-qualifying residents. Tax Credits will be available to families meeting certain income conditions without access to affordable coverage meeting the minimum coverage requirements. Participants in […]
