Where we live — the place we lay our head at night — has a profound effect on everyday life. Yet 15 million people in the United States don’t have access to stable housing. Housing security may be a major factor in one’s health. If you...
With the COVID-19 emergency prompting people to stay home more than usual, accessing in-person health care services has become more challenging than a few months ago. That has spurred a surge in telehealth appointments, with new state and federal...
Living within stay-at-home orders during COVID-19 may have tested your mental and emotional well-being in a new way. There are many different ways to cope with COVID-19 and the impact it can take on one’s emotional health may vary. Recognizing...
The COVID-19 pandemic has us all facing unfamiliar and uncertain times. As we spend more time at home, trying to juggle work and family obligations while keeping ourselves and loved ones safe and healthy, wouldn’t it be great if there...
Video games have been a popular form of entertainment for decades, particularly with kids and teens. But in the last few years, more advanced mobile devices has led to video games being more accessible than ever — no longer confined to a...
Most people agree that exercise is good for you, but with gyms closed, group fitness classes halted and social distancing the norm to help curb the spread of COVID-19, there’s a great alternative right in your own backyard. Combining...
As COVID-19 cases continue to spread across the country, experiencing a sneeze, cough or tickle in the throat may be more nerve-wracking. Before worry sets in, remember that spring is the time of year for seasonal allergies, which affect close...
A recent New York Times editorial — “How Health Insurers Can Be Heroes. Really.” — makes the case that health insurers have an opportunity to distinguish themselves during the COVID-19 crisis. We’re not sure if companies can be heroes, but...
As we navigate this unprecedented time as a country and across the globe, finding simple and effective ways to ease our minds may make a big difference. Maybe you know someone who takes five minutes each morning to meditate or finds time...
