COBRA
Defining COBRA The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a program that lets eligible employees and their dependents continue their employer-sponsored health coverage if they were let go or fall under the number of hours to remain covered. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to provide […]

Defining COBRA

smartphone
Smartphone addiction is all too real. We have everything we could ever need in the palm of our hand. You can watch a movie, read a book, catch up on the news, talk to loved ones, online shop, pay bills, etc. at any moment of the day. While having everything […]

Easing Your Smartphone Addiction

The St Vincent Volcano Eruption in the Caribbean happened last Friday as La Soufriere erupted for the first time in over 40 years. On the northern end of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, La Soufriere had been dormant since 1979, until Friday morning when the volcano moved into an explosive […]

St. Vincent Volcano Eruption

Drug-gene testing may be the answer to getting patients DNA-compatible medications. Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash.
Understanding drugs and your DNA… Did you know that a DNA sample can tell you how you’ll respond to certain drugs?  A new and increasingly popular practice called pharmacogenomic testing, or drug-gene testing, makes it possible to sequence a patient’s DNA and determine which medications will work with their body… […]

Drug-Gene Testing: Is Your DNA the Future of Pharmaceuticals?

From now until August 15, 2021, those eligible for ACA coverage will be able to switch their health care plans and save money in the process, thanks to the expanded ACA subsidies available to most Americans.
The recently approved American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is bringing some significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). From now until August 15, 2021, those eligible for ACA coverage will be able to switch their health care plans and save money in the process, thanks to the expanded […]

American Rescue Plan Offers Expanded ACA Subsidies

Restorative Yoga
Gentle Yoga As a slower and more gentle form of yoga, restorative yoga delivers stress relief, muscle relaxation, and a good night’s sleep. This practice emphasizes slow relaxed poses, deep stretches, breathwork, and meditation. This is a wonderful alternative to more traditional practices and may even be suitable for those […]

Why Restorative Yoga is a Must

work-life balance
Balancing work and home life is a tough situation that a lot of working adults go through. It can be especially hard when it is a very demanding job that requires a lot of attention outside of normal work hours. This can cause trouble distinguishing between personal and professional time. […]

Your Work-Life Balance

communication gap between generations
Everyone has different communication styles as it is, dependent on their location, culture, etc., but they also have generational differences. The issue is not only that everyone has grown up with different terms and communication styles, but there is also a difference in interpretations. This could lead to various conflicts […]

Communication Gap Between Generations

This approval of expanded postpartum care on Medicaid will undoubtedly improve the lives of many new parents. 
There has been a lot of talk throughout the past few weeks regarding the recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which is set to provide funding and provisions to benefit industries, businesses, and individuals affected by the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Though most of the discussion has circled around topics […]

Expanded Postpartum Care on Medicaid Approved

Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash
Extra Help Program Medicare provides a financial assistance program called Extra Help that is for lower-income individuals that need help covering a Part D prescription drug coverage plan. Before applying for a Part D program, you must also join Part A and Part B of Medicare. Once you have both […]

Extra Help Medicare Program