Category: Health
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Jump roping is one of my favorite exercises. It is very intense, so it burns calories quickly, while improving your quickness and agility. They’re very inexpensive, so pretty much anyone can get access, even if you don’t belong to a gym, or they don’t have one. Also, jump ropes are so small and lightweight that…
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HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) An HMO provides less freedom to choose a provider, but there’s less paperwork/no claim forms to fill out at the doctor’s office. Usually a primary care doctor must refer you to go to a specialist. The costs include a monthly premium, a deductible up to a certain amount, and copays at…
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When I studied abroad in college I was worried about not having easy access to a gym. I didn’t want to spend too much time on this while in Spain, but I also wanted to stay in shape. Running was obvious, but to add in some other exercises I used a resistance band every day.…
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I’d highly recommend getting good workout clothes for a few reasons. If you’re working out, you want to get healthier or look better, and liking your clothes will make you more confident and ready to work hard. When you don’t feel like getting off the couch, it can help to have some clothes you love.…
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Premium Amount you pay for coverage on a monthly basis Deductible Amount you must pay out of pocket before insurance will cover non-essential benefits Co-pay Fixed fee you pay when you receive service at a Dr. or pharmacy. Insurance company will then review your care and see if you owe more, in which case they’ll…