It’s that time of year again! Many healthcare plan deductibles reset on January 1st, so now is the perfect time to brush up on your health insurance basics. There are so many moving parts and pieces to health insurance that they may seem impossible to understand, and it’s normal to feel confused. We know how frustrating it can be to choose the right plan that fits you and your family’s needs and budget, so we’ve created a one-stop shop for everything you need to know about health …

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Each year, more than half a million people will flock to emergency rooms to treat a kidney stone. Although kidney stones are not always an emergency, they’re more common than you might think, with an estimated 1 in 10 people developing an issue with one over the course of their lives.  Kidney stones usually result from a buildup of certain minerals that clump together inside the kidney. You may not feel anything at all if the stone is small enough, but larger kidney stones can cause a …

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Thanksgiving is a day for enjoying time with loved ones, reflecting on what we have to be grateful for, and eating a LOT of food. On average, Americans eat somewhere between 3,000 and 4,500 calories during their Thanksgiving meal. By comparison, the recommended daily calorie allowance is around 2,000 calories for women and 2,500 calories for men.  With an abundance of delicious food in front of you, it’s normal to be tempted to fill your plate and reach for seconds. Food is meant to be …

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Today, the number of people with diabetes in the U.S. is higher than it’s ever been, at around 37 million. Diabetes affects 1 out of every 10 people in the United States alone and does not yet have a cure. Over time, having diabetes dramatically increases the risk of developing heart disease, kidney disease, and vision loss. So what can we do to prevent diabetes or manage its health complications?  One key way to control diabetes is maintaining a healthy diet. But with so many diets and …

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