When to get a flu shot comes down to a window. For most people who need one dose, CDC says September and October are generally good times to be vaccinated. Everyone should ideally be vaccinated by the end of...
Adults who want to stay active in winter are working toward the same weekly total the CDC sets all year: at least 150 minutes of moderate activity and 2 days of muscle strengthening. The CDC says that total...
Cold weather exercise works if you dress in layers and watch the wind chill. The National Weather Service says exposed skin can freeze in 30 minutes at a wind chill of -19°F. Mayo Clinic says air temperatures...
To avoid overeating on Thanksgiving, build your first plate from fruits and vegetables and eat those first, per the National Institutes of Health. Use smaller plates, slow down, and give yourself time before seconds...
To choose a health insurance plan, compare what each one will cost you over a full year, not just the monthly premium. Add the premium, the deductible and your copays or coinsurance. Then check the out-of-pocket maximum...
Winter blues are the common dip in mood that comes when days get shorter. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that returns each season, with symptoms lasting about 4 to 5 months a year, per the...
Thanksgiving leftovers keep for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). Set the fridge to 40°F or below. Get them chilled within 2 hours of cooking. If you will...
Most morning meditation advice is mostly packaging. “Transform your day.” “Reset your nervous system.” “Unlock calm.” The claims are big and the instructions are vague. Read past that, the way you would read the...
HSA vs FSA comes down to who owns the money and which health plan you have. An HSA is yours to keep, rolls over every year and needs a high-deductible plan. An FSA runs through an employer, caps at $3,400 for 2026, and...
Under the FSA use it or lose it rule, money left in a health flexible spending account when the plan year ends is generally forfeited. Your employer may soften that with a grace period of up to 2½ months or a carryover...
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