When it comes to improving your health, you may instantly think exercise and diet. While these two things definitely play a role in your overall health, so does one other aspect of your life—your finances. With Finances Come Stress The rate of Americans who suffer from financial stress only continues to grow from year to year. In fact, many people living in the United States rank finances the No. 1 reason for their high ...
The cold weather is officially upon us, and we’ve even seen snow. Whether you’ve fallen victim to a winter cold already or you’re still managing to keep illness at bay this season, incorporate these steps into your daily routine to stay healthy and happy this winter. Improve Your Health This Winter Who says you have to get sick in the winter? It’s not true! You can take steps to help prevent ...
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.“—Mark Twain You won’t know until you try! Don’t set yourself up for failure by already thinking your resolutions for 2017 will go down the drain like those of years’ past. Instead, focus on the positive—new year = new opportunity for success! Achieve Your Resolutions Now, starting on your resolutions can be the easy part. With all the energy you have pushing you in January ...
Whether you’ve lived with diabetes for a while or just recently received a diagnosis of the disease, the holidays can pose a couple of health issues, thanks mostly to the sugar that’s seemingly all around. Fortunately, there are still ways to enjoy a happy, healthy holiday! Happy Holidays Don’t skip the holidays just yet. Living with diabetes means you have to take certain precautions, but you can still have a jolly old ...
fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentCold'); The colder days have finally arrived. Although we all knew the days were coming, we seem to never be fully prepared for the cold weather ahead and what it can bring—a cold. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help alleviate your symptoms should a cold rear its ugly head right before the holidays. Find Relief From Your Cold Are you looking to boost your immune system ...
We’ve all heard how important having strong bones is. We know that strong bones lead to healthy growth, and healthy growth can help prevent a plethora of diseases. However, do you know how to get healthy bones to start with? Bone health depends on a number of factors, many of which you actually have a direct impact on. In particular, your diet plays a key role in building strong, healthy bones. Here are three ...
Have you ever had a non-life threatening condition, say a broken bone or even a bad case of the flu, and wanted to receive treatment immediately? Often, your primary care physician is unavailable for same-day calls, and so you’re forced to find a different option. Many Americans in this situation default to the emergency room, unaware that there are other choices. Not only is the emergency room often expensive, but non-life threatening injuries and ...
When we think of health care, many Americans tend to think only of fixing a problem and returning to great health. However, health care is about so much more than just fixing problems—it’s about finding daily ways to live life to the fullest. So what can you do in your day-to-day life to improve your overall health? What steps can be taken to make reduce the risk of disease, improve your metabolism and ...
fbq('track', 'ViewContentHixson'); fbq('track', 'ViewContentFlu'); Every year, as the weather outside gets colder and the nights grow longer, it seems like the flu sneaks up on many Americans. Although the flu is a yearly occurrence, we tend to forget about it until it’s too late. So, what can be done preemptively to fight against the flu? Are there any steps that can be taken to shake the virus in 2016? Well, if you ...
September 22 cues the official beginning of fall, and with it, tales of former football glory, pies almost as varied in flavor as they are in occasion and family cookouts that will be talked about for generations to come. Sadly, fall also brings with it a unique set of health challenges. Although autumn can be a tough time to keep your health as a priority, it’s important to take care of yourself and the ...
