Research

What Is Logotherapy and How Does It Work?

Logotherapy, founded by Viktor E. Frankl, has proven to be a potent means to alleviate feelings of anxiety, depression, and emptiness, thereby enhancing life's overall quality). The methodology aids individuals in discovering their distinctive life purpose and enables them to utilize this understanding as a catalyst to resolve challenges. In contrast to other therapeutic procedures, Logotherapy is future-oriented and accentuates the meaning the patient can fulfill in this future. The daily implementation of logotherapy concepts entails establishing significant life objectives, fostering a positive attitude, and robust resilience development.

Mira Research Team18 Jul 2023

Wellness

What are the Health Benefits Of Using Ginseng?

Ginseng refers to the 11 varieties of short, slow-growing plants with fleshy roots. It is an herb rich in many antioxidants and has many proven health benefits. Ginseng can be used in many forms and has historically been used to treat various medical conditions.

Kendra Bean3 Apr 2023

Research

How does the Inflation Reduction Act affect my Health Insurance?

Signed into law by President Biden on August 16, 2022, this marks a historic piece of legislation passed to lower prescription drug prices and a milestone in reducing the cost of health care for millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare.

Regine Roquia7 Oct 2022

Finance

How Much Does it Cost to Rent a 1 Bedroom Apartment?

As of June 2022, the median rent cost for a 1 bedroom apartment is $1,876, a 23.9% increase from June 2020. Oklahoma City, OK has the lowest median rent prices for a 1 bedroom at $933 while in the San Jose area of California median rent prices for a one bedroom are $3,100.

Alexandra Thompson8 Jul 2023

Health Insurance

Health Benefits for Lyft Drivers

A Lyft driver can get health benefits through a family member, a health plan alternative like Mira, an individual plan through the marketplace, and a catastrophic plan.

Erica Kahn23 Aug 2022

Public Health

What Are the Early Symptoms of Shingles?

Early symptoms of shingles have been reported in some cases, where a person experiences them prior to having a visible rash or blisters. Other early symptoms include headache, burning, tingling, numbness, or itchiness of skin, fever, and feeling of being generally unwell.

Kendra Bean12 Dec 2022

Health Insurance

Health Benefits As An Amazon Flex Contracted Employee

An Amazon Flex contracted employee can get health benefits through a family member, a health plan alternative like Mira, an individual plan through the marketplace, and a catastrophic plan.

Kendra Bean23 Aug 2022

Public Health

Am I More At-Risk for Heat Exhaustion Due to Climate Change?

Climate change is causing more heat waves in the United States. In the 1960s, the U.S. experienced about 2 heatwaves per year and by the 2010s, experienced about 6 per year. Climate change is predicted to cause more heat-related illnesses in the future and heat can exacerbate underlying diseases. If you are experiencing heat exhaustion, try to cool down but if symptoms persist or worsen, seek medical attention.

Erica Kahn23 Aug 2022

Mental Health

Can Ketamine Treatments Cure my Depression?

Recent discoveries suggest Ketamine is effective in treating depression but should only be administered by a health professional. Self-administration of ketamine can be deadly. Ketamine therapy involves small doses of the drug, either through an infusion or a nasal spray. Studies on ketamine have shown it to be both fast-acting and beneficial in treating depression, especially when other treatments have been exhausted and proven unsuccessful.

Kendra Bean23 Aug 2022

Insights

June Inflation Data: Health Insurance Premiums Peaked at 17.3% (Again)

The US Bureau of Labor and Statistics found that health insurance premiums have risen 17.3% in the last 12 months, only a hair shy of the record price change in August 2020 at 17.4%. In New York, health insurance carriers have proposed a nearly 19% rate hike for 2023, citing COVID-related costs and inflation. In Colorado, the monthly cost to buy health insurance is expected to rise by 11.3% in 2023. In Connecticut, carriers seek a 20.4% rate hike on individual plans.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA13 Jul 2022

Research

What is the Difference Between Antibiotics and Antivirals?

Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia, sinus and ear infections, and strep throat. While most antivirals work by stopping a virus from entering healthy cells or by inhibiting viral DNA replication. Unlike antibiotics, antivirals mostly inhibit the growth and replication of viruses as opposed to killing the pathogen.

Sophie Wei27 Jun 2022

Insights

How Much Does Life Insurance Cost in 2023?

The average monthly premium for a $500,000 20-year term life insurance policy for a 40-year-old individual, is $27 per month. There are over six different types of life insurance policies available to most individuals.

Girisha Bharadwaj19 Dec 2022