It has become apparent in the last ten years or so that making healthy choices results in overall good health. Perhaps Benjamin Franklin said it best back in the eighteenth century when he professed, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." In general, Americans strayed away from that old adage as the conveniences of modern-day fast food and processed goods took over. Somehow, we've ended up back where we began. More people are realizing the benefits of staying healthy to prevent illness and injury and to temper the high costs of healthcare. Many industries are jumping on board by rewarding customers for making healthy choices. Health insurance and credit card companies are among those offering customer rewards.
Struggling under the pressure of medical bills? You're not alone. Medical bills can be frustrating. Even with insurance, copays and deductibles can add up fast. Plus, medical bills are often the result of a sickness or injury, which aren't exactly planned expenses. When you or a family member have been sick or even hospitalized, being hit with a huge medical bill can really feel like a double whammy.
People are looking for anyway that they can save money from their monthly household allowance. Surprising to find that the mouthwash you use every day could also be used for many things other than cleaning your mouth of germs. Actually, the many uses for mouthwash can save your household allowance a lot of money.
Pilates is a body-conditioning system of exercise that has skyrocketed in popularity over the last decade. Hundreds of thousands of exercisers have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to achieve the "Pilates" look: chiseled waistline, strong back, toned limbs, sleek silhouette. Pilates is effective exercise, but it certainly isn't cheap. When you add up the cost of mat classes, equipment classes, group classes, and one-on-one training sessions, you may be overwhelmed by the large price tag Pilates wears. The good news is that you can attain an exquisite Pilates figure without paying exorbitant Pilates prices. Here's how.
Lipitor, Lexapro, and Seroquel are three of the most prescribed medications in the country. Over $300 billion is spent on these and other brand-name drugs annually, but that will change soon as the patents on these drugs expire. With these expirations comes an increased interest in generic drugs, allowing consumers to save up to 90 percent off name-brand prices.
Smoking bans are increasing, with fourteen states enforcing designated “smoke free” restaurants and bars as well as workplaces, especially hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Other municipalities across the country implement smoking bans in certain areas, even if the smoker is outside. While smokers have fewer places to light up, they have more options to receive their nicotine fix.
Did you know that exercising could save you money? It’s definitely true, especially when you look at today’s statistics about obesity and personal costs. According to a recent article in Forbes Magazine, about a third of Americans are considered obese, and six in ten are on their way to obese by being overweight. Here are a few statistics from that article that you might want to consider:
One byproduct of the recent economic downturn is a renewed interest in saving money. The reality-TV phenomenon "Extreme Couponing," sought to feed that interest. Instead, the show shocked and disgusted many watchers. Extreme couponers can save hundreds of dollars on their groceries by taking advantage of as many coupon possibilities they can find. They are exceptionally organized and spend hours collecting and sorting coupons from every possible source. On the acceptable side of the social behavior spectrum, these coupon shoppers will purchase large numbers of sale items they can use and store them until needed. However, some buy in excess simply because the items are cheap or free and stock away hundreds of items they could not possibly use in a lifetime. The idea of saving money through couponing is a good one, but taken to an extreme it can become an unhealthy obsession.
The latest figures from the United States Census Bureau are from 2008. As of September of 2010, 50.7 million Americans have no health care insurance. The reasons for this are many and they are grim. Employers cutting jobs, companies eliminating health care insurance for employees, families cutting insurance coverage to cut costs, the escalating cost of health care are just a few. It's been three years since the recession began and presently, there is no end in sight. The talking heads on TV say there is some evidence that the recession is over, but the fifty million uninsured Americans haven't seen that evidence.
The debate between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding has raged on for decades. Sometimes the main reason for choosing to breastfeed has to do with finances. Even though there are some necessary items that a breastfeeding mom will need, like breastfeeding bras, nursing pads, and pumping equipment, the overall cost of breastfeeding is negligible compared to the cost of infant formulas. Health benefits related to breastfeeding can also cut costs in other areas for both the mom and the baby.
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