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Bar Exam: Does Your Energy Bar Pass the Test?

By Angela Pifer on Oct. 09, 2008 Comments?

Whether you are headed to the gym after work or hitting the trail on the weekend, energy bars can be a convenient and quick fix to your hunger needs. Read...

Sunlight is D-licious!

By Angela Pifer on Oct. 02, 2008 Comments?

The warning that should appear on sunscreen containers is, "Warning -- you're not getting enough sun." Read...

Why Birth Control Options Should Make You SOOO Glad to Be Alive Now (or, What Do You Mean, Women Used to Put Alligator Dung in Their Vagina?!!)

By Jennifer Estroff on Sep. 15, 2008 Comments?

It’s a fact that a few moments can lead to a few decades of parenthood. While many people desire parenthood at SOME point, almost all of us want to be able to have children when we feel we are financially and emotionally ready to support them. Read...

How to Talk to Your Doctor

By John Riddle on Aug. 27, 2008 Comments?

Some people dread going to the doctor; after all, no one likes to feel sick, and sometimes it’s a hassle just to get an appointment. But you need to take a proactive approach when it comes to your health, and seeing your doctor for a check-up or when you feel sick is part of the process. Read...

Getting a Good Night’s Sleep

By John Riddle on Aug. 13, 2008 Comments?

Sleep is something that we all need, but according to health researchers we are not getting enough sleep these days. Here are some tips to keep in mind. Read...

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Eating Right on the Go

By John Riddle on Aug. 01, 2008 Comments?

From parents who are working long hours, to children who are involved in so many activities, people’s schedules have very little free time, especially for eating healthy meals. Read...

Household Products and Your Health

By Billy Amon on May. 30, 2008 Comments?

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air inside our homes can have two to five times the level of pollutants as the air outside.  This is due to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emitted from household products we use. Read...

Additional Uses for MyEsafeDepositBox

By Billy Amon on May. 23, 2008 Comments?

The past several weeks have been hectic to say the least.  I have relied heavily on my MyEsafeDepositBox (MESDB) account, which has turned out to be a godsend.  I've discovered some additional uses for my MESDB account. Read...

Natural Remedies for Your Springtime Allergies

By Billy Amon on Apr. 17, 2008 Comments?

Spring has arrived.  If you have spring allergies like me, I’m sure you’ve already noticed the pollen in the air.  Itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, blocked airways, and wheezing.  It hit me all of a sudden last weekend.  Here are some natural remedies that may help to reduce your allergy symptoms. Read...

How Do I Find a PHR Tool That’s Right for Me?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 16, 2008 Comments?

A number of services have emerged that allow you to store your health documents online.  There are a number of things to consider when deciding whether to store your health documents online. Read...

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Is the Digital Age Taking a Toll on Your Health?

By Billy Amon on Apr. 09, 2008 Comments?

We live in a world in which we’re able to contact people or grab information with the touch of a button.  The technology so interwoven into our daily lives provides us with a great convenience, but is this digital age taking a toll on our health? Read...

More People Relying on Food Stamps

By Billy Amon on Mar. 31, 2008 Comments?

More Americans are turning to food stamps in order to make ends meet.  Over the last year, the number of people receiving food stamps has risen in 43 states. Read...

Top Three Tips for Living Healthy

By Catherine Morgan on Mar. 26, 2008 Comments?

If you just make some small changes in your life, better health can be yours.  Here are three tips to get started today. Read...

Everything in Life is Negotiable, Even Medical Bills (Part 1)

By Andrew Cohen on Mar. 20, 2008 Comments?

This blog entry is the first in a series of posts that will detail strategies you can use to deal with unfair or unaffordable medical bills.  These posts will follow a question/answer format.  This first post presents some misconceptions that people have about medical providers and hospital bills, and gives advice about what you can do to deal with them. Read...

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Top Three Tips for Eating Healthy

By Catherine Morgan on Mar. 14, 2008 Comments?

I am a firm believer that the number one thing any of us can do to promote good health is to eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.  Regardless of your weight, it's important to try to eat healthy. Read...

Understanding Health Care Plan Policy Terms

By Billy Amon on Mar. 11, 2008 Comments?

Whether shopping around for a new health care plan or trying to determine the benefits associated with your current plan, you'll want to understand a number of terms. Read...

Your Wallet or Your Life

By Carmen Wong Ulrich on Feb. 28, 2008 Comments?

Just out of college, I went without health coverage for a couple of anxious months while I chewed Vitamin C and crossed my fingers. Read...

Choosing Your First Health Insurance Plan

By Mila Kofman on Feb. 20, 2008 Comments?

Georgetown University Professor Mila Kofman responds to your questions about health care insurance. Today's question is about choosing your first health insurance plan. Read...

Web Answers to Your Health Questions

By Qvisory on Feb. 16, 2008 Comments?

Do you have health-related questions? Take a look at these sites to help find answers. Read...

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