Around the country news of the health-care law and how that will impact each of us has been on everyone’s minds. The Wall Street Journal reported that consumers should start investigating the health law’s insurance exchange options. Getting prepared is key according to the The Wall Street Journal who reported the biggest part of the … Read more

According to a recent study, over 25 percent of U.S. Adults have or will have a serious problem with stress and anxiety at different times throughout their lives. Anxiety is familiar to everyone due to the many stresses and complexities of life. “Unlike fear, which is commonly directed toward a specific event such as a … Read more

Kids love to mimic adults, and teens along with adults of all ages enjoy the feeling of self expression. However, up until recently consumers did not know the potential harm of temporary tattoos. Temporary tattoos typically last from three days to several weeks, depending on the product used for coloring and the condition of the … Read more

Beginning in June, Health Share will launch a new provider portal for checking the eligibility status of Oregon Health Plan members assigned to the coordinated care organization. Developed by Salem-based Performance Health Technology (PH Tech), the new portal will allow both physical and behavioral health providers to access patient eligibility, determine health plan assignments and … Read more

Uninsured Americans who are hoping the new health insurance law will give them access to weight loss treatments are likely to be disappointed. That’s especially the case in the Deep South where obesity rates are some of the highest in the nation, and states will not require health plans sold on the new online insurance … Read more

Diners fail to realize the excess calories in their fast-food meals, a new study shows. According to lead researcher Jason Block of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute Teens underestimated the calories in fast-food meals by 34%; parents of school-age children by 23%; and adults by 20%. Block and colleagues surveyed approximately … Read more

Gloria Natalia, an Ashland resident gives beauty advice and encourages women to feel good on the inside while teaching them how to look great on the outside. “When it comes to external beauty many American women have a pre-conceived self-image that seldom reflects what is displayed to friends, family or co-workers”, shared Natalia. Frequently seen … Read more

A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows more attention needs to be directed at preventing suicide in middle-aged and 50+ adults. Mental health and wellness has been a critical factor with researchers who look at statistics to uncover why these numbers are rapidly increasing. According to news reports, teen suicides … Read more

While many Americans feel the stress of being unemployed, there are thousands of those who are employed feeling the added pressure to perform. Those in the job force are experiencing a new type of stress as the demands to work, harder, faster and longer hours are mounting. Employees are sharing that they feel they are … Read more

National concerns are being raised as the Oregon Health Study is now under scrutiny and the results are being called a mixed-bag. Initially the media reported a wave of disappointment as each party prepared to defend their talking points in an effort to make their case. The real concern is does this represent a big … Read more