Want to use the Palomar Healths website? You Must Agree to These Rules

Want to use the Palomar Healths website?  You Must Agree to These Rules

Anyone who wants to access a Palomar Healths website must now agree to rules. A few weeks ago, I came across Palomar Healths new terms of use. It struck me because I had seen something similar from a public agency before. Before entering the site, users must accept or decline the agreement. But rejecting it … Read more

Deanna Robinson Talks Redefining ‘Wellness’ For Black Women In Billion Dollar Fitness Industry

Deanna Robinson Talks Redefining 'Wellness' For Black Women In Billion Dollar Fitness Industry

Deanna Robinson, a health and wellness advocate and professional based in the Washington, D.C. area, has been helping black and brown women achieve their fitness goals for over a decade. And with her brand of self-love and confidence, she’s redefining exactly what “fit” means when it comes to women of all shapes and sizes. Women … Read more

16 Easy High Fiber Foods You’ll Want to Make Forever

16 Easy High Fiber Foods You'll Want to Make Forever

Eating enough fiber throughout your day can have many positive effects on your health, including more balanced blood sugar levels, regular bowel movements, and stronger bones. If you’re looking to reap those health benefits, it might be helpful to make these tasty snacks that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving from ingredients … Read more

Petting dogs and cats dramatically reduces stress

Petting dogs and cats dramatically reduces stress

College life, often portrayed as exciting and liberating, is also synonymous with stress due to the amalgamation of academic pressures, work and personal responsibilities. Recognizing the myriad of pressures students face, universities have pioneered innovative stress relief programs. One such program called Pet Your Stress Away encourages students to pet dogs and cats. The essence … Read more

Opinion: Connecticut Insurance, stop raising Obamacare premiums

Opinion: Connecticut Insurance, stop raising Obamacare premiums

As insurers continue to record large profits, the annual increase in health insurance premiums recently approved by the Connecticut Insurance Department will further burden patients already struggling with health care costs. This double-digit increase, following a similar one last year, can lead to the impossible decision between a more expensive comprehensive plan and one that … Read more