With school officially back in session, this also means student-athletes playing fall sports—like soccer, football, cross country, field hockey, and cheerleading—have already started getting ready for their seasons. The National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) offers a number of suggestions to help parents and coaches reduce…

According to NAMI, more than 41,000 people die from suicide each year. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to shed light on this important topic that is often stigmatized. If someone says they are having suicidal thoughts, it should be taken seriously….

The summer is not officially over (the first day of fall is September 22nd!), but the start of September usually signals the beginning of fall produce. Produce may not seem to be abundant in the fall months, but it is actually a great time of…

Much of this week’s news has been focused on the devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by this tragedy. If you would like to contribute to the relief efforts, check out this list of ideas to help those in…

Every day, Health Advocate helps people across the country improve their health, reduce their healthcare costs, meet health and wellness goals, and so much more. Here’s the story of one member, Michael, and how Health Advocate helped him deal with a medical billing issue. The…

When’s the last time you kept a journal? If your answer is “when I was a kid,” it may be time to buy a notebook and start writing. Let’s take a look at the many health benefits you could enjoy through journaling! What is journaling?…

You’ve probably heard that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” While all meals are important, breakfast is certainly one that should not be skipped…yet most people do!  Skipping meals can often lead to poor food choices made out of excess hunger. Plus,…

Managing budgets, bills and other financial matters can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. While they may not be paying mortgages or saving for retirement yet, this financial confusion is multiplied for kids. In today’s society of consumption and reality television, it’s easy to understand how…

Hard to believe, but summer is winding down – make the most of one of the last weekends of the season. Before you go, here are some of this week’s top health and wellness stories from around the web: Eating your largest meal of the…

Salt, butter and sugar are three ingredients that are commonly used to make foods taste good. However, too much of these ingredients can have a negative impact on your health. You can make your food taste good without salt, butter and sugar! Try these healthier…