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Our in-house team synthesizes scientific research and translates them into easy-to-digest content for you to get educated on the latest health and healthcare information.

Insights Dec 12, 2022 5 min

8 Food and Drug Interactions to Avoid

When you start taking a new medication, you should review any potential food and drug interactions with your provider. Alcohol, dairy products, grapefruit juice, and leafy greens can alter the effectiveness of medications or cause unwanted side effects.

By Alexis Bryan

Wellness Jan 1, 2024 8 min

Best Personal Goals You Should Prioritize in 2024

While many peoples’ new year's goals are focused on their health, there are many other ways to prioritize bettering yourself in the coming year. Setting boundaries, focusing on opportunities for self-growth, self-acceptance, and prioritizing your own needs are a few goals you should prioritize in 2023.

By Ashley Brooks

Wellness Feb 4, 2022 5 min

Are There At-Home Tests for Vitamin Deficiency?

There are at-home vitamin deficiency tests to check your levels of 13 essential vitamins. If you are deficient in any of them, you can suffer from symptoms such as fatigue, dry skin, depression, and more.

By Madeline Hlobik

Wellness Dec 21, 2022 7 min

What is Mindfulness and Why is it Important

Mindfulness is the practice of maintaining awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and the surrounding environment in the present moment. Everyone has the ability to engage in mindfulness, which can offer benefits such as reducing stress, enhancing performance, increasing our attention and insight on those around us, and more.

By Ashley Brooks

Health Insurance Aug 23, 2022 7 min

COBRA vs. Marketplace Insurance

There are typically two routes that you may consider if you are between jobs: COBRA and Health Insurance Marketplace (HIM) plans. COBRA may be a better fit for those with pre-existing medical conditions, but marketplace plans are usually more affordable.

By Talor Bianchini

Mental Health Oct 24, 2023 7 min

Virtual Mental health Therapy Cost With and WIthout Insurance

Without insurance, virtual therapy costs an average of $49.45 - $77.50 per week, or about $198 - $310 each month. The cost may be affected by the number of sessions you need and the kind of services you are receiving.

By Talor Bianchini

Healthcare Cost Aug 23, 2022 8 min

What is the No Surprises Act?

The No Surprises Act provides federal protections against most surprise medical bills and prohibits providers from billing patients more than the in-network cost-sharing amount. The No Surprises Act outlines a dispute process for surprise medical bills and establishes a patient-provider dispute resolution process for uninsured individuals to determine correct payment amounts.

By Ashley Brooks

Wellness Jan 1, 2024 4 min

Top Women-Led Health Startups to Watch in 2024

FemTech investment is growing and shifting the paradigm of healthcare. Many women-led startups aim to provide diverse and culturally-competent care to reduce gender health disparities. We found some truly amazing women-led health startups to watch in 2023!

By Alexis Bryan

COVID-19 Apr 23, 2024 5 min

Does the COVID-19 Vaccine Protect Against the Omicron Variant?

The currently available COVID-19 vaccines protect against severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths due to the Omicron variant. Breakthrough infections in people who are fully vaccinated may occur, but most vaccinated individuals have reported mild or no symptoms from the Omicron variant.

By Alexis Bryan

Insights Aug 23, 2022 3 min

What are March-In Rights?

The U.S. Government has the right to “march-in” and grant licenses to additional companies under federally funded patents. The two main reasons March-In rights are used are if there are public safety concerns or if a patent owner has not made an effort to execute the patent.

By Alexis Bryan

Health Insurance Dec 12, 2022 7 min

How Can I Use HSA Funds?

You can use the funds in your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for IRS-qualified medical expenses, such as doctors’ visits and medications. You can pay for your IRS-qualified medical expenses using your HSA Bank Health Benefits Debit Card or pay out-of-pocket and reimburse yourself later with HSA funds.

By Alexis Bryan

COVID-19 Apr 23, 2024 4 min

Should I Go To Urgent Care for a COVID-19 Test?

Urgent care centers are a convenient way to get a COVID-19 test, but may charge a fee or require you to pay out-of-pocket if they are not “in-network”. COVID-19 tests are available in a variety of settings, including at state or locally administered testing sites, drive-thru sites, walk-up sites, and urgent care centers.

By Alexis Bryan