Wearing a Mask Benefits Public Health and the Bottom Line
One of the surprising flashpoints of the COVID-19 pandemic has arisen around a seemingly simple act: wearing a mask to cover your mouth and...
When Health Literacy Improves, So Does Health
In a public report for the National Institutes of Health, former U.S. Surgeon General Regina M. Benjamin summarized why health literacy is so important.
“As...
Tips for Teens: Learn How to Budget
As your teen gets closer to “adulthood", there’s a lot to learn! Before you know it, they’ll be on their own making their own...
Health and Wellness Experts Weigh In On New Year’s Resolutions and...
Every January, many of us vow to lose weight, quit smoking, eat smarter, and exercise more, prerequisites to better health and lower risk for...
Childhood Vaccination Drop Poses New Health Threat
By Capital BlueCross
A potential epidemic piled atop an ongoing pandemic.
That’s the fear many health experts have about an alarming, COVID-19-triggered drop in childhood vaccinations...
Teach Your Preteen How to Give
When we talk to children about money, we often focus on the importance of saving and spending responsibly. We may touch upon sharing when...
Holidays Offer Opportunity to Discuss Family Health History
As the holiday season unfolds, families will be coming together to make and share memories. These family gatherings also provide a great opportunity to...
Help Your Child Set (and Reach) Savings Goals
No matter your age, setting goals is the first step in building a good budget. Knowing your goals helps you have a clear vision of what...
Closing Health Disparities Benefits Our Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified many of the nation’s healthcare challenges, including the longstanding issue of disparities in healthcare that negatively impact our minority...
Teaching Kids About Needs vs. Wants
As your child begins to notice the different toys, clothes, and other things that friends or classmates have, they may start asking for you...
Amid Pandemic, Flu Shots Remain Important
This year’s flu season coincides with the lingering COVID-19 pandemic. Both infections can be, at the least, uncomfortable and, at the worst, deadly. And...