Beating The Blues With Exercise...
Exercise as an antidote to depression and anxiety is not a new concept. In the 18th century Scotland, doctors in mental hospitals prescribed heavy farm chores as "the best medicine" for their patients and documented marked improvements in mood and behavior. Now scientists are studying the link between exercise and mood changes at close range and coming up with some fascinating results.
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5 Ways to Reduce Small Business Health Insurance Costs
Business health insurance is a major cost of doing business, especially for small companies and mom-and-pop firms. With premiums soaring, many small business owners are asking their employees to shoulder more of the financial burden or cutting benefits entirely.
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A Nutritionist's Tips For Healthy Living
WATER - Adequate water can actually reverse athrosclerosis (hardening of the arteries due to plaque build-up). It seems that water can actually flush the arteries of plaque.
It also expands blood vessels and makes arteries more elastic, which is essential for healthy hearts.
Most importantly, I believe, is that adequate hydration raises the metabolism and allows for stored fat to be burned more efficiently as well as slowing heart rate, reducing blood pressures and reducing fluid retention.
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IRS Releases 2010 HSA - Health Savings Account Limits
The IRS has released the calendar year 2010 inflation adjusted amounts for health savings accounts. If you are covered under a high deductible health insurance plan (HDHP), as defined by ยง 223(b)(2)(A), please take note of the limits below.
Annual Contribution Limits: The 2010 annual limitation on tax deductions is $3050 for self-only coverage and $6,150 for family coverage.
Minimum Deductible: The 2010 minimum annual deductible under a high deductible health insurance plan (HDHP) is $1,200 for self-only coverage or $2,400 for family coverage.
Out-of-Pocket expenses: The 2010 annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts) for a high deductible health insurance plan (HDHP) cannot exceed $5,950 for self-only coverage or $11,900 for family coverage.
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10 Steps To Help You Avoid Losing The Thrill
What's your excuse for not making it to the gym on a consistent basis? Locker room too smelly? Eye candy not sweet enough? Music volume making your ears bleed? Feeling intimidated by buff bodies crowding the free-weight area?
Most people start off strong with an exercise program, and then within a few weeks they've got an excuse for not being there.
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Tips to keep exercising.
