Health

Medical emergencies can arrive unannounced and strip you of years of savings and even put you under a loan if you don’t have a health insurance policy. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the costs of medical treatments and a health insurance plan has become a necessity.  Also, most of us live sedentary lives and have unhealthy eating habits that expose us to various lifestyle-related ailments. With a health insurance plan, you can be assured of the insurer taking care of the costs of medical treatment.  You can go online and compare health insurance plans to find the one that is best suited to your requirements. In fact, the Indian Government also offers tax benefits to people paying health insurance premiums under Section 80D of the Income Tax Act, 1961. In this art...

It's a popular New Years' tradition to take the plunge and stop smoking, seeing in the year tobacco-free and on the path to a healthier happier you. However, less than 1 in 10 Americans actually commit to quitting successfully. We all know the risk it poses to not only our health but others around us, yet it's something we continue to partake in. It's true, it's not an easy process to tame those nicotine cravings, but with so many cigarette alternatives available it's easier now than ever before when you find what works for you. Want to know some of the best ways to quit smoking? Be sure to keep reading to find out more. Nicotine Patch The most common type of cigarette alternative, patches have existed since the mid-nineteen eighties and were widely used to help people all over the w...

Sixty-four percent of the United States population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It's an important step towards ending the pandemic. But, COVID-19 vaccine mandates have caused hiccups for some professional sports players, including Kyrie Irving. So, how has Kyrie Irving's vaccine status caused problems for the NBA and the Brooklyn Nets? Read on to learn about Kyrie Irving's vaccination status. Kyrie Irving and the COVID-19 Vaccine Kyrie Irving has refused to get any version of the COVID-19 vaccine, despite NBA rules about the vaccine and public health recommendations. This means that Kyrie Irving is banned from playing home games for the Brooklyn Nets. But, he is allowed to play away games based on the rules for each area. Irving was initially banned from playing at all. How...

There’s no denying that stress impacts your body and mind, and the more stress you feel, the worse it gets. But there are healthy ways to cope with stress, such as meditation, exercise, or deep breathing exercises. While stress will always be a part of life, there are ways to help cope with it so that it does not negatively affect your life and health. Here are five ways to cope healthily with stress so that you can continue to live well in your hectic day-to-day life. Negative ways that people cope with stress Drinking, smoking, and eating unhealthily: There are all sorts of unhealthy coping mechanisms we employ when under stress. Perhaps you’ve grown accustomed to having a drink after work or smoking a cigarette during your lunch break. While temporary relief may come from these...