AvatarBenson BakerCongress shields patients from unexpected medical billsverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Amy GoldsteinCongress has agreed to shield patients from many big, unexpected medical bills — a practice that consumers and politicians have bemoaned for years but that eluded a federal solution until now. A ban on what is known as surprise billing is woven into a pandemic relief package, which lawmakers …
AvatarBenson BakerGetting to the root of why and when our hair goes grayverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Marlene CimonsMarco Kaltofen was 11 when he noticed his first white hairs. As his hair grew whiter, his middle-school friends started calling him “the professor.” By his mid-30s, it was completely white, as it had been for three of his grandparents. His parents went white in their 40s, “so I had no chance of …
AvatarBenson BakerHow ‘ZeroPoint Foods’ Can Help You Drop Up to 14 Pounds in 72 hoursWoman's World - Allison NemetzLooking for a no-fuss way to slim down? Then we’ve got the perfect detox for you. Created by 110-pounds-slimmer Sara Borgstede for her blog …
AvatarBenson Baker14 Lunch Habits That Help You Lose WeightEat This, Not That! - David ZinczenkoStay slim with these healthy lunch tips. Looking to eat healthier at lunchtime? Your best bet for a low-sugar lunch is to either bring your lunch from …
AvatarBenson BakerAs you grow older, some preventive medical tests can actually be skippedverified_publisherThe Washington Post - By Marlene CimonsThere’s no shortage of advice on preventive medical tests people should have as they age, such as blood pressure screening and bone density scans. What’s more confusing, however, and often tougher to figure out, are the ones they may be able to skip — and why. “It’s not a one-size-fits-all on any of …
AvatarBenson BakerSome trainers tout HIIT as the best way to burn belly fat. Here’s what science says.verified_publisherThe Washington PostWhether you consider a six-pack a goal or a beverage is beside the point when it comes to extra fat at your waistline. Abdominal adiposity — excess stomach fat — is associated with increased mortality risk, regardless of body mass index. But although the exercise community has long known that it’s …
