The costs for medical insurance and health care services continue to rise, causing American businesses to reevaluate their budget priorities and look for ways to keep expenses in line. As a result, employee wellness programs are growing in popularity, becoming a viable solution for employers to accomplish several goals, including: View full article »
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Medical researchers have discovered that our eyes may communicate the existence of health problems, sometimes even before physical symptoms appear.
What health concerns could your eyes be communicating to others? Review the following list of 14 physical characteristics that may reveal a health issue: View full article »
There is nothing like a child’s silly grin or hilarious laugh to make parents smile.
To ensure kids enjoy good health throughout their school-age years, parents need to take advantage of health screenings available through health clinics and physician offices. The new Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, signed into law in March 2010, reinforces the importance of health care screenings by requiring most insurance plans to pay for preventive care evaluations.
National health experts have developed suggested guidelines for screening tests. However, some doctors and health insurance companies may have different frequency preferences. Prior to scheduling a recommended evaluation, parents should verify their insurance coverage. Here’s a list of health screening options for school-age kids under 20 years old: View full article »
Have you ever known you should do something that is good for you, but you have 10,000 reasons why you haven’t done it yet? Maybe it’s saving money so you have extra cash for the proverbial rainy day, shopping for groceries on sale and using coupons to stretch your budget or scheduling your car for routine oil changes and maintenance so it doesn’t break down. These are just a few examples of decisions we can make in advance to help us avoid some problems and better deal with unexpected challenges. View full article »
Children with healthy teeth and gums have more than a glowing grin. Good oral health also contributes to their overall health, and may enhance their performance in school. Unfortunately, many children have problems with tooth decay. If problems are left untreated, they may experience unnecessary pain and infection, which can lead to problems eating, speaking, playing and learning.
Tooth decay affects more than 25 percent of American children 2 to 5 years old, and half of children 12 to 15 years old – that’s more than any other chronic infectious disease, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. View full article »
