Watermelon is a fruit that relaxes in hot and humid weather. A glass of its water can rejuvenate you in no time. Ninety-two percent of the fruit is water, but it is also rich in vitamins and minerals. It can be rightly said that no fruit helps to hydrate the body and provide nutrients as … Read more
Health benefits of spinach: Spinach is a powerful superfood that is packed with vital nutrients that benefit overall health and wellness. Known as one of the healthiest green leafy vegetables, spinach contains several essential nutrients including vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber that help regulate blood pressure levels and manage diabetes. Spinach is a superstar among … Read more
Gov. Tina Kotek announced Dr. Sejal Hathi as the new director of the Oregon Health Authority on Monday. Hathi serves as deputy health commissioner for New Jersey Public Health Services. She previously served as a senior public health policy advisor in the Biden administration and has more than a decade of experience in medicine, health … Read more
Adopting a rescue or shelter dog not only gives a home to an animal in need. It can be a playmate for your kids, a jogging buddy for you, and a loyal companion for everyone to snuggle up with on the couch. But a new pet can also come with unexpected vet bills, which is … Read more
Access to affordable health care has long been a concern for individuals in the United States, particularly before reaching Medicare eligibility age. The Affordable Care Act, signed into law in 2010, brought significant changes to the health care landscape, providing critical solutions to those who were not yet eligible for Medicare. In this column, we … Read more
Health insurance is one of those things you really should never be without. It only takes one trip to the emergency room and a battery of tests to potentially leave you owing thousands of dollars in medical bills – bills that could quickly become medical debt if you don’t have a pile of cash liquid … Read more
Students, rejoice, your sleepless nights may have more benefits than earning you an A. That all-too-familiar feeling of “tension but fatigue” from not getting enough sleep for just one night may actually have antidepressant effects, according to a study led by a team at Northwestern University. Although chronic sleep deprivation has been studied extensively, scientists … Read more
Chocolate Cravings: Have you been experiencing constant chocolate cravings lately? Do you find yourself wandering around your kitchen looking for chocolate at odd hours? Does it make you crave chocolate? Trust us, it’s more than just your love of chocolate. In fact, according to health experts, it could be a lack of certain nutrients in … Read more
Two state senators are calling for an audit of Connect for Health Colorado after a CBS News Colorado investigation found the organization gave money to some political organizations and funded political events like galas and helped some organizations policies to raise funds. Connect for Health receives millions of dollars in taxpayer funding, directly and indirectly. … Read more
Governor Newsom signed a bill moving the state toward a single-payer health care system. Not all single-payer funders are happy. Fibonacci blue / Wikimedia Commons CC Share Alike 2.0 Generic License On October 7, California took another step — at least a potential step — toward becoming the first state in the nation to provide … Read more