Wellness
Myths About Suicide
What you need to know about a leading killer in America Globally, more than 800,000 take their own lives each year. About 40,000 people in America commit suicide each year, and prevalence has been growing since 2000. It is now the 10th leading causing of death in America, yet there still persists a lack of …
Eating Disorder Awareness: Improving Your Relationship with Food
By MotivHealth Insurance Company person binge eating at night Eating Disorder Awareness The month of February promotes eating disorder awareness. Eating disorders continue to be a growing problem as social media and television spread manipulated images and unrealistic body ideals. There are three main eating disorders: Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder (BED). Anorexia Nervosa …
2022 Health Trends: Yay or Nay?
By MotivHealth Insurance Company With each new year comes several new health fads. Sometimes these fads prove to be effective, like handwashing, which was first encouraged by Ignaz Semmelweis in 1846. Other times these fads are just plain baloney, such as the “raw” water craze of 2018. So how do you know whether or not to try 2022’s health …
Maintaining Consistency in Your Health Goals
by MotivHealth It’s the start of the new year and millions of people have resolved to finally reach their health goals. Physical health goals are some of the most rewarding goals a person can work towards, but it is easy to become discouraged. Results can be slow, exercise can be uncomfortable, and food cravings can …
What’s to Blame for the High Cost of Healthcare?
By MotivHealth The cost of healthcare is continually rising. In fact, U.S. healthcare spending is estimated to hit $6.2 trillion by 2028. Consumers are frightened and quick to place blame. Much of this blame is landing on physicians and insurance companies. While all facets of healthcare play a role in its cost, physicians and insurance companies …
‘Tis the Season to Share Love and Gratitude
*The views presented are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the United States Department of Defense or the United States Navy. During this holiday season, let’s take a moment to think about the value of sharing love to those in need and showing gratitude to those who have helped …
Get Fit with HIIT
By MotivHealth High-Intensity Interval Training What Is It? High-intensity interval training, or HIIT, refers to short bursts of exercise alternated with low-intensity recovery periods. Studies show that HIIT is one of the most effective ways to exercise because of its fat-burning efficiency. HIIT workouts are made up of a series of “rounds.” One round, for …
Merry Fitness: Assessing the ‘bottom-line’ of an appetite-indulged holiday season
Written by John A. Anderson – Editor in Chief Ah, the festive weight of the holiday season. Typically, the holidays leave a few lingering reminders. Combine Halloween candy with that Thanksgiving dinner and those Christmas cookies, then wash it all down with festive New Year’s celebrations and you have the recipe for a healthy holiday …
Seven Strategies to Not Overindulge During Holidays
It’s the time of year so many people dread. Just when the last of the Halloween candy is either consumed or discarded; BAM! Thanksgiving. And the sugar binge begins anew. The holiday season is a three-month junk food marathon, but Thanksgiving is the foremost culprit. Why? The entire holiday is based around a meal! Sure, …
Healthy Thanksgiving Sides
By MotivHealth It’s not typical to count calories over the holidays, but why eat sugar-filled Thanksgiving sides when there are healthier alternatives that taste just as great? If you’d rather not stray too far from your diet this Thanksgiving, check out the recipes below. Sweet Potato Casserole (With No Marshmallows) By Olena Osipov Ingredients: 2 …