There’s nothing quite like the fresh air, peace and quiet in nature. As you head outdoors this summer, follow these hiking and camping safety tips to protect yourself and your loved ones. Bring a rela
The Benefits of Eating Bananas
As fruits go, bananas are some of the most versatile. Not only can you pop them in a fruit salad, use them to bulk up a smoothie, or mash them into baked goods, but they also come with an exterior per
Health insurance changes are coming – don’t get caught without coverage
Key things for everyone with Medicaid, CHIP, Healthy Michigan Plan or MiChild insurance coverage to know now When COVID-19 arrived on the scene in spring 2020, it caused a lot of changes – including c
Millions could lose health insurance when COVID emergency ends
Up to 14.2 million Americans could lose health insurance when the federal government ends the COVID-19 emergency declaration, the Kaiser Family Foundation said. The Kaiser Family Foundation found that
Can Sensitivity to Common Smells Sniff Out Depression, Anxiety?
Sensitivity to specific common odors correlates with symptoms of depression or anxiety, new research shows. A study of more than 400 participants showed that symptoms of anxiety were associated with h
Exercise, Good Sleep Help Maintain Weight Loss in Obesity
Exercise improves sleep, and together, the two help maintain weight loss in people with obesity, shows a new analysis. “Our results show that there are a lot of variables that impact the regain of wei
Uterine cancer deaths are rising in the United States
Deaths from uterine cancer are rising in the United States, and are highest among non-Hispanic Black women, according to a new study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of
The United States is in a maternal health crisis, Goldman Sachs wants to change that
Maternal mortality and morbidity rates across the country have increased steadily over the past 20 years, even as rates in all other developed countries have decreased significantly. New government da
Policies To Improve Health Insurance Coverage as America Recovers
One year ago this month, the first wave of COVID-19 cases in the United States led to widespread job loss throughout the country.1 Early in the pandemic, there was serious concern that the impact of t
How to Get Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance
You might be surprised by how expensive the cost of health insurance is in the United States is. However, the cost isn’t the only challenge for people navigating health insurance—it’s also a complex s