Article at a Glance Food poisoning causes 76 million illnesses every year and 5,000 deaths. By taking extra care in how you store and prepare your food, you can greatly reduce the chances that you and your family will get food poisoning. Did you know that there is a one in six chance that you … Continue reading “Food Safety: From the Store to the Table”
Article at a Glance Depression is a disorder that causes overwhelming feelings of sadness, despair, or anger with symptoms lasting anywhere from weeks to years. Depression can be caused by genetics, hormones or stressful life changes. It is important to learn the symptoms and when to get help. It can be a challenge to know … Continue reading “Learning to Recognize Teen Depression”
Article at a Glance Drowning is not loud or noisy; it is deceptively quiet. Somebody who is drowning is unable to yell or signal for help. When your children are playing in or around water, it is important that they are under your constant supervision. Even being distracted for a few seconds can be deadly. … Continue reading “Do You Know What Drowning Looks Like?”
Will I see an increase in my insurance premiums? How will my existing employer’s health insurance plan be affected by the Affordable Care Act? Will there be death panels? Is my employer required to provide health insurance? Where can I find more information? Will I see an increase in my insurance premiums? According to scholars … Continue reading “Affordable Care Act Frequently Asked Questions”
Article at a Glance Most U.S. citizens and legal residents must purchase health insurance coverage starting in 2014 or pay a penalty. The Affordable Care Act increases the number of people who will qualify for Medicaid or financial assistance. In October you will be able to fill out a Marketplace application that will allow you … Continue reading “Affordable Care Act Required Health Coverage and Financial Assistance”
Article at a Glance The new Health Insurance Marketplace will be ready starting October 1, 2013. The Marketplace will make shopping and applying for health insurance simpler and more transparent. Before October you will want to think about what health insurance is already available to you, what you are looking for in a health plan, … Continue reading “Getting Ready for the Health Insurance Marketplace”
Article at a Glance Some of the most significant changes with the Affordable Care Act will be coming in 2014. More individuals and families will be eligible for financial assistance to help pay insurance premiums. In October, Utah will have a new online health insurance marketplace where you can shop for health insurance. In 2014, … Continue reading “The Affordable Care Act: What to Expect in 2014”
Article at a Glance Formula-fed babies are 2.5 times more likely to be obese as toddlers than babies who are breastfed. Practices like putting your baby to bed with a bottle, encouraging your baby to finish the last bit of formula, and starting solids too soon can significantly increase the risk of obesity. According to … Continue reading “Healthy Eating Habits Start From Infancy”
Here is a fun twist on the Popsicle. Not only are they super easy to make, but they are a healthy and delicious way to cool down this summer! And the variations are endless. This Fourth of July, try using strawberries, bananas, and blueberries with some drizzled white chocolate. Or if your children are learning … Continue reading “Frozen Fruit Kabobs”
Article at a Glance Sunglasses protect your child’s vision from damage caused by UV rays. Look for sunglasses that block at least 99 percent of UVA and UVB rays. Avoid cheap sunglasses that can break easily and that don’t offer any protection. Let’s be honest, kids look adorable in sunglasses. But sunglasses are also an … Continue reading “Why Do Kids Need Sunglasses?”
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