Category: Health Facts

When searching for affordable health insurance companies that still meet your family’s needs and live on the “cutting edge” of the market, you need to have a set of criteria in mind, and preferably, written down on paper in front of you. And while you can’t ignore the fundamental factors like premiums, deductibles, copays, and the like; finding an insurer at the forefront of modern health insurance industry trends is also a sign of a proactive, growing, and forward-looking company. And that, of course, is the kind you want! And from the other side of the equation (the insurer’s perspective), staying on top of market trends is even more important. So, for insured and insurer alike, here are 5 of the most dynamic trends in today’s health insurance market: 1. The Move to a B2C Focus In the wake of Affordable Care and other seismic shifts in recent health care insurance history, more and more people are selecting their own plans. And this is true both of public and of private exchanges. And so, insurers wishing to compete have no choice but to move from a B2B to a more B2C focus. This move is manifesting itself in more attention […]

Regardless of whether you spent the summertime scaling mountaintops or doing laps in the pool, exercising outdoors does not have to finish once the first leaf drops. Actually, fall is a superb time for you to harvest a brand new routine to re-energize your exercise routine. Here are ten ways to get in shape this fall, just in time for the winter holiday festivities. Benefit from the foliage. Relish the cooler weather and make the most of outside adventures before the winter rolls in. Research Park trails nearby to savor a hike or ride a bike among fall’s colorful foliage. Even apple picking or pumpkin gathering together with your kids is really fun activities that will certainly burn calories. Layer clothing. Take the chillier weather into account while you plan outside activities. Purchase breathable, moisture-wicking clothing. You may feel chilly at first, but the body will rapidly warm-up when your bloodstream starts pumping, which means you shouldn’t overdress either. For cold morning runs, a hat can help insulate your head and ears, which is where you lose the most heat. Remember safety. Shorter days bring dark mornings and nights, but don’t let this put you off an outside exercise routine. […]

James Jill was 24 years old and a college dropout when he sought treatment for heroin. Basically, I’m alone and a lot of my feelings are negative and my coping strategy is gone so I have no way to deal, he said. The upcoming Unite to Face Addiction rally on Oct. 4 in Washington D.C., is focused on raising awareness of the addiction crisis. DC is one of most addicted cities in 2017. Recovery is not just about abstaining from substances or behaviors, but dealing with emerging feelings, Jill said. James Jill, a recovering addict for 18 years and vice president of substance use in Chicago. Some people relapse. Addiction is a disease that requires daily management, he said. Every 24-hour period an addict has drug free  and alcohol-free or behavior free is a gift. Here are the stories of people in the Chicago area who have confronted their addiction. Alcohol addiction: Henry, 24, Melrose Park How did your addiction start? I’d have to say I began showing signs of addictive behavior and depression at a very young age, somewhere around four or five. I started drinking when I was thirteen. When did you notice it was a problem and […]