The Hidden Effects of Stress

Posted By bahim on Jul 24, 2015

We all face stress in our lives, from daily frustrations like traffic jams, to major life dilemmas like divorce or job loss. But aside from the obvious emotional impact, stress can also affect your physical health.\r\rHave you ever noticed that you tend to get sick when you’re already facing major amounts of stress in your life? That’s because chronic stress can depress your immune system, making you more susceptible to...

Small Businesses May Have Better Health Insurance Options

Posted By bahim on Jul 16, 2015

If you’re a business owner with fewer than 50 full-time employees, you probably know that the Affordable Care Act does not require you to offer health insurance to your workers. But since offering employee health benefits can help you attract and retain the best workers, it may still be in your best interest to do so.\r\rIn fact, you might be pleasantly surprised to learn that you have better options available to you than owners...

5 Ways to Lower Your Health Care Costs

Posted By bahim on Jul 8, 2015

5 Ways to Lower Your Health Care Costs\rFor several years in a row now, the cost of health care has outpaced the rate of inflation. This means that even as the cost of other goods and services remains flat, or rises only slightly, your out-of-pocket health care expenditures will increase disproportionately. Many experts predict that health care spending will rise about 7 percent in 2015 alone! Part of this increase will be passed on...