Monthly Archives: September 2015

12 Ways We Sabotage Our Mental Health

1 of 14 Our own worst enemy by Amanda Gardner Our mind and mood are keenly sensitive to the world around us. Distressing life events—a bad breakup, unemployment, the death of a loved one—often leave us rattled or sad, of course, but our daily routine and patterns of thinking also have a big impact on… Read More »

12 Ways We Sabotage Our Mental Health

1 of 14 Our own worst enemy by Amanda Gardner Our mind and mood are keenly sensitive to the world around us. Distressing life events—a bad breakup, unemployment, the death of a loved one—often leave us rattled or sad, of course, but our daily routine and patterns of thinking also have a big impact on… Read More »

Health Wonk Review for September 23, 2015

Thanks to Louise Norris over at Colorado Health Insurance Insider for putting together this week’s edition of Health Wonk Review. She’s got more than a dozen great health policy posts – plus a nice assortment of her own fall photos. Special thanks to Louise for including our column from number-crunching contributor Charles Gaba, who pointed… Read More »

Millions get by on $2 a day. Can Medicaid help?

EDITOR’S NOTE: healthinsurance.org’s Curbside Consult is a periodic informal dialogue with medical and health policy experts about pressing issues of the day. H. Luke Shaefer – co-author of the new book, “$2.00 a Day: Living on Almost Nothing in America” – and Curbside Consult host Harold Pollack discuss the book’s focus on poverty in America… Read More »

21 Reasons You’ll Live Longer Than Your Friends

1 of 23 Live smarter to live longer by Michael De Medeiros When we’re young, we all believe we’re going to live forever. But as we age, most of us realize that’s not the case. What’s more, it becomes clear that the choices we make can have an impact on how long we live. While… Read More »

15 Thyroid Cancer Facts Everyone Should Know

1 of 17 Save your neck by Christine Coppa You probably don’t give much thought to your thyroid, but the small butterfly-shaped gland in your neck—normally measuring between 4 and 6 centimeters or 1.5 to 2.5 inches wide—has a huge impact on your entire body. The thyroid produces thyroid hormone (TH), which regulates your body’s… Read More »

4 Ways to Get Slim With Your Pet

Sure, sometimes pets look adorable when they’re plump—but the extra pounds may set them up for serious health issues, like diabetes and high blood pressure. If your cat or dog seems too rotund, it can be an opportunity to get healthier yourself: A study conducted last year discovered that when dog owners heard that their… Read More »

4 Facts You Never Knew About Your Emotions

Our moods color how we see the world. Sadly, many women will struggle with clinical depression (almost 13 percent) or anxiety (about 33 percent) at some point in their lives. In this handbook to your mind-set, you’ll learn about key factors that influence how you feel—from estrogen levels to sugar intake—as well as cutting-edge treatments.… Read More »