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Practical Fitness
A guide to workouts that actually apply to everyday activity Written by Greg Marshall | The GYM When most fitness professionals talk about fitness most of the time they are referring to how they can change how you look. But it is rare to find a fitness professional that will give you workout advice day-to-day …
10 Flowers You Can Eat
Written By Allyson Gordon | Healthy-Mag.com When it comes to your flower garden, there is more than meets the eye. Roses are more than simply beautiful, and dandelions are more than a obnoxious weed; they are also both nutritious and delicious. Dandelion: Before spraying the weed killer on these yellow beauties, think about adding them to …
Easter Egg Hacks
By MotivHealth There are few holiday festivities as tedious as dyeing Easter eggs, but Easter just doesn’t look quite right without them. Check out the hacks below to eliminate your Easter egg mess and create cooler, eye-catching designs this year. 1. Add Baking Soda to Boiling Water Adding a little baking soda to the water …
Avoid Arguments at Family Parties
For some reason, family get-togethers are a breeding ground for fierce debate. Whether it’s dad bashing Obama or your cousin ripping on the wealthy, tension will find a way in. Here are some important things to remember to keep family gatherings joyful. 1. Politics, the president and elections Just acknowledge opinions, don’t contradict them. Family …
Holiday Health Battle Plan
How to get on the offensive when it comes to overeating Written by Michael Richardson Holiday memories are great—except for the ones that remain in your love handles. The holidays are about family, fun and food, and we shun anything that tries to take away from those joys. But we also worry about our weight …
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 …
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 …
