How to Make Halloween Treats a Little Less Spooky
How to Make Halloween Treats a Little Less Spooky Written by Emma Penrod The calorie counts on most popular Halloween candies vary widely — from jelly beans, which have as little as 35 calories per fun-sized serving, to fun-size Butterfingers candy bars, with more than 100 calories in a single serving. But if you’re looking …
Healthy Pumpkin Recipes
By MotivHealth Thank goodness pumpkin season is here! It’s 2021 and pumpkins are expanding their horizons. They’re capable of so much more than just pie and cookies. Try out the healthy recipes below to add a little low-sugar festivity to your family’s meals this Halloween. Paleo Pumpkin Spice Energy Bitesby Bakerita Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans⅓ cup nut butter …
Can HSAs Save Millennials from Financial Devastation?
By MotivHealth Why Millennials are Turning Toward HSAs A world with ever-growing obesity rates and a skyrocketing cost of living has millennials hyper focused on both their long-term health and their finances. And where do health and finances meet? A health savings account. In fact, 76% of eligible millennials have enrolled in HSA plans. As saving for …
Pets Improve Your Health
by MotivHealth Nothing melts your heart quite like the gaze of a fluffy puppy. But did you know that puppies don’t just melt your heart, but also improve your heart’s health? Owning a pet decreases your risk of cardiovascular disease and can even lead to longer survival after a heart attack. Pets are little first aid kits with four …
The History of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
By MotivHealth Health savings accounts (HSAs) are somewhat new to the healthcare industry, only having made their debut in 2003. However, the concept of HSAs started coming together in the 1980s when Congress began discussing medical savings accounts (MSAs). Medical savings accounts were originally intended to allow healthcare consumers to set aside tax-free money specifically …
Fruit: Nature’s Magic
by MotivHealth If you type the phrase, “Does fruit…” into your Google search bar, one of Google’s first autocomplete predictions reads, “Does fruit make me fat?” It is a surprisingly common concern. As more and more Americans realize how detrimental excessive sugar is to the body, fruit has managed to gain a bad reputation. However, …
Say No to Rising Health Insurance Premiums
By MotivHealth Rising Premiums Nationwide Between 2009 and 2019, health insurance premiums increased faster than inflation, and in the aftermath of COVID-19, premium increases are expected to get even worse. Healthcare spending per person is projected to grow from $11,600 in 2019 to $17,000 by 2027. These numbers seem frightening, but MotivHealth Insurance Company has …
Coping with Stress
By MotivHealth Five Physical Setbacks Related to Stress Poor sleepHigh blood pressure and subsequent heart diseaseHeadachesAcne and other skin issuesWeight control Using Mindfulness to Overcome Stress Mindfulness is the practice of becoming intensely aware of your surroundings. Often, anxiety is triggered by the way we interpret events rather than the actual events themselves. Pay attention …
Employer HSA Contributions Benefit Everyone
By MotivHealth It’s no secret that HSAs are an exceptional savings tool for employees and individuals. But did you know that employers reap the benefits of HSAs as well? As a recap, the benefits that HSAs provide employees and individuals include: The Triple Tax Advantage: First, all HSA contributions are tax free. Savings can either be deposited …
The No Surprise Act
By MotivHealth The year 2022 is presenting new healthcare laws concerning price transparency. High prices don’t necessarily equate to high quality, and that’s why MotivHealth created SmartPay—they want members to receive high quality care at lower costs. You deserve to know your cost options before choosing a healthcare provider or receiving care, not when you receive the …
