Why Upper Respiratory Infections Are More Common in Colder Temperatures

In a study with Harvard Medical School with the researchers at Mass Eye and Ear alongside Northeastern University, researchers discovered there was a previously unidentified immune response inside noses that fight off viruses that are responsible for upper respiratory infections. Upon more testing, it was revealed that this protective response is inhibited in colder temperatures …

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What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period?

From January 1-March 31, the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period begins. All Medicare Advantage enrollees could switch to different Medicare Advantage Plans they may be enrolled. The chance to switch plans is limited during this time of the year. All those who are eligible to switch to Original Medicare during this Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment …

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8 Tips for Healthy Eating in 2023 & How To Stay Fuller Longer

Eating healthy can seem so daunting at times, especially when making big changes within your own life or regular meal routine. To top it all off, it can be so difficult to go through a day without the ability to grab a healthy snack. So, whether you need to make it through an afternoon without …

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How To Keep Up Your Vitamin D This Winter

While winter continues to rage on, people tend to spend more time indoors, therefore, getting less sun on top of the limited amount of time the sun is out during the winter. This can cause an increased risk for your vitamin D levels to drop. But vitamin D deficiency isn’t limited to one part of …

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Top 10 Health & Wellness Articles from 2022

As we start the new year, it is always great to look back at the good things that happened in the previous year, including all the health and wellness content you may have missed from 2022. The LIG Association Health Program provides members like you with a great mix of health and wellness content designed …

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8 Tips to Manage Your Mental Health Over The Holiday Season

The holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year for many, especially within the last few years of COVID not making that time of the year any easier. Here are a few tips to help you stay sane, find some balance, and care for your mental well-being. Exercise: Physical health …

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7 Foods That’ll Give You A Boost of Happiness

We love to find ways to bring happiness or spread some joy whether by finding new hobbies or finding new routines to bring into our lives. But did you know that eating certain foods can help lift your spirits as well? Certain foods are associated with increased serotonin in our brains. Serotonin, known as the …

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LIG Health and Wellness Round-up – Fall 2022 Edition

Fall 2022 Edition: Healthy Living Ideas from around the Internet – The information below comes from some of the leading experts and information resources on healthy living. LIG has curated these articles to help keep you up to date on the latest news, trends, and data on leading a healthier lifestyle which can help save …

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Employee Benefits Costs Expected to Rise 5.6% in 2023

One of the signs we’ve entered the Autumn season, outside leaves changing colors on the trees, is the rise of benefit costs employers pay to keep their employees covered. With open enrollment fast approaching, businesses are doing their best to minimize the cost of insurance premiums. While the actual projection of that increase may vary, …

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Health Insurance Too Expensive? How To Lower Health Insurance Costs

Whether you get your health insurance coverage through an employer or buy an individual policy on your own, you are more likely than not to want to keep your costs as low as possible. There may not be much you can do to lower health insurance premiums on the macro level, but there are steps you …

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