Smoking isn’t the only bad habit that can wreak havoc on your health. Small but important missteps – like not getting enough sleep, sitting for long periods of time for most of your life, and mindlessly cramming those mid-afternoon chips into your mouth – could have...
U.S. District Court Judge John D. Bates struck down a small business health insurance plan supported by the Trump administration. The judge indicated that association health plans were designed as an “end-run” around the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This was the second...
Since 2016, Tennessee Has Dropped Insurance for Over 100,000 Children Tennessee parents are discovering that their children may have been dropped from two state government insurance programs in the Volunteer State: TennCare and CoverKids. It’s estimated that at least...
Breastfeeding your new baby can be both rewarding and nerve-wracking. While the physical and mental benefits of breastfeeding encourage many moms to shun the bottle for the boob, things don’t always go as planned. One of the major obstacles many new moms face is being...
The Justice Department, acting on behalf of President Trump and his administration, recently announced that it supported declaring the entire Affordable Care Act unconstitutional – an unexpected move even among Republican lawmakers. Acting White House Chief of Staff...
A little over a year before radical patriots met in a hot room in Philadelphia to ratify the Declaration of Independence, war broke out between the American Colonies and Britain at the Battle of Lexington and Concord. The “shot heard ‘round the world” in April 1775...
Whether you're fresh out of school and starting your career or you finally landed a job that includes full benefits, getting your first health insurance policy can feel like a big step into adulthood – and kind of overwhelming at the same time. There's nothing like...
Among Americans aged 65 and older, type 2 diabetes is an all too common condition. At least one-quarter of American seniors have diabetes – that’s one out of every four people. If you're concerned about being diagnosed with this disease, it's time to take steps toward...
If you're someone who struggles with anxiety or depression, you've probably had countless well-meaning people tell you that you'd feel better if you'd just improve your diet and get more exercise. While both healthy eating and fitness activities can improve mood,...
Even when the open enrollment period for the coverage sold on Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) exchanges has ended, it's still possible to enroll in many types of health insurance. Whether you’re a parent who needs health insurance for your family or you need...
