American Healthcare System Problems: Why It Costs So Much and Still Feels Hard to Use

Many Americans have insurance and visit a doctor but still get bewildering bills, including “out-of-network” charges. Tonight, you have a fever, and tonight, your chest is narrow. Maybe it’s a rejected claim when you’ve already gone ahead and taken the test. Maybe it’s the feeling that you’re just one nasty surprise away from having your budget sent to hell….

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Metabolic Health

The Practical Guide to Blood Sugar, Fat Loss, and a Healthier Liver The average person believes that “metabolism” is the rate at which you burn calories. But like metabolic health itself, metabolic fitness is something bigger. It’s how effectively your body can manage sugar in your blood and store it as fat, as well as keep blood pressure…

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Meditation to Relax

Simple Practices That Calm Your Mind and Body Some days your brain is like a browser with 37 tabs open. When you experience this, meditation to relax can be incredibly beneficial. You’re exhausted, but your body won’t release. You’re tired, but your mind is running. Relaxation meditation isn’t an exercise in trying to blank your mind….

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How Do I Lower My Cholesterol?

A Practical Plan That Works in Real Life If your lab report made your stomach queasy, you are not alone. Numbers for cholesterol levels can also be confusing; after all, these numbers are linked to food, genetics, and stress or sleep, as well as sometimes medication. The best part is, when it comes to lowering cholesterol, there’s rarely…

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What is the Best Diet for Women?

A Real-Life Guide That Fits Your Age, Goals, and Energy If you’ve ever typed “what is the best diet for women” into Google, you already know the problem. The internet answers like there’s one perfect plan, one perfect calorie number, and one perfect body. Real life doesn’t work that way. The “best” diet on earth is…

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