It’s common for there to be confusion for patients around what is and isn’t covered under the Affordable Care Act. Wellness Exams are supposed to be covered, but if you or your doc don't have bloodwork done with the exam, it is not covered. Please note...
Are you planning a trip or stay overseas? Weather you are traveling for work, leisure, or study, healthy travel is important. GeoBlue through Blue Cross Blue Shield offers many benefits you will want to take advantage of. “GeoBlue provides peace of mind to world travelers and...
Your health is arguably the most valuable part of your life. That why you are monitoring it wisely and taking advantage of the resources available to you… right? If you get sick, catch an infection, or develop a rash, the last thing you want to...
Recent studies suggest that acts of kindness towards others make the giver happier, while also increasing their longevity! A study at the University of North Carolina found that participants who practiced daily mental goodwill meditations, aimed towards themselves and others, experienced increased joy, hope, amusement, and...
Have your heard about the latest coffee craze? This craze may seem crazy, but numerous sources - from Prevention Magazine to Dr. Oz - are recommending drinking buttered coffee on a daily basis. Dr. Oz's recommendation is simple. Instead of adding sugar to your coffee, add...
You've probably seen the commercials for yogurts with "active" cultures of probiotics, complete with diagrams of the digestive system showing how probiotics work. What you may not know is that the health benefits of probiotics go far beyond the digestive tract. And you also may...
Having identified the difference between a cold and the flu in our previous blog post, it seems apropos to spend a little more time on natural cold and flu remedies. A quick Google search reveals many sources, a few of which are listed at the...
Yesterday, you watched as Jack the IT guy ran a few updates on your laptop...