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When the Economy Is Down, Keep Your Health Up
With the way things have been going in the economy, more and more folks are starting to let the stress of the news get to their health and mental health facilities are getting more calls than ever.
Don't let it be you. Instead of getting consumed with the media reports, make sure to create a balance between watching the economy and watching your health.
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Have You Been Losing Sleep Over the Economy?
A recent poll by the National Sleep Foundation found that about 34 percent of Americans have been suffering from restless nights due to the economy, whether it's related to personal finances or employment concerns. Less sleep leaves you more vulnerable to getting sick, so it's important that you get sufficient rest — especially if the cost of health care is an issue for you. Has your sleep been disturbed by economic worries?
Has the Economy Forced You to Change Your Insurance Coverage?
California's largest health insurance provider, Anthem Blue Cross, has been in the news a lot lately, and it's not positive coverage. The company first made news when it proposed rate hikes of up to 39 percent for existing customers. Then, California state investigators found the company guilty of more than 700 violations, including failure to pay claims on time and low-balling customers in settlement discussions.
Tell Mommy: Where Does Most of Your Family Budget Go?
Things may be looking up for the American economy, but families are still trying to cut back on excess spending. And there's a lot of cutting back to do. In 2008, the average American household made a little more than $63,000, and spent more than $50,000 of it, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Money on Your Minds! Economy Provided Most Worries of 2009
When I asked you all to share your biggest worry of 2009, the answers went something like this: "money," "employment," "the job market," "bills," and "$$$$$." It seems like the economy provided a wealth of worries this year.
In addition to finances, some of you lost sleep about a big move, a wedding, or health concerns.
Gimme a Break! Vacation Days in 2009
We work hard for our money, honey! And boy do we ever deserve those days off! It seems the unstable economy and rocky job security may have kept most of us in our desk chairs and out of the spa this year.
Cough It Up: The Immune-Boosting Attributes of Chocolate
The OnSugar blog Fertility Kitchen shares why chocolate does more than just taste good — it helps with pesky coughs too!
Chocolate is an unconventional immune booster for reasons beyond the obvious: that it enhances our mood, thus our attitude, thus our health.
Chocolate also contains polyphenols.
What's Your Favorite Gym of 2009?
When the economy took a hit last year, so did gym memberships, a trend that continued into 2009. But national gym chains lured people back by offering major discounts like no enrollment fees and limited membership programs.
Though many of you patronize a locally owned gym or work out at home, some opted to sweat it out at a national health club.
You Asked: Are Chlorine-Free Tampons Healthier?
Dear Fit,
I was at the health-food store and noticed chlorine-free tampons made with organic cotton. They cost $5.99 for a box of 20, and the ones I buy at the grocery store cost $6.99 for 40. Are they worth paying almost twice as much?
"F as in Fat" 2009 Finds Mississippi Heaviest State
The Trust For America's Health compiles a report every year, detailing how our nation's obesity policies are failing. The report, titled F as in Fat, doesn't mince words, but it does break down the rates of obesity by state.
For the fifth year in a row, Mississippi has the unfortunate distinction of topping the list with 32.5 percent of its adult population considered obese.
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