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Don’t let the high cost of medical care hurt your health. 
Here are nine ways to save money and stay healthy.  Big deductibles. Higher co-pays. Skyrocketing premiums. We’re all paying more for medical care these days.  Here are nine ways to save money and stay healthy.

Healthier Options at Popular Restaurants 

Here is a great guide from The Every Girl website that lists healthy food option for your popular on-the-run fast food restaurants that are hard to avoid when traveling or out with friends and family. Take a look, bookmark the page for future reference and nosh on.

Women and heart attack
Younger women — ages 18 to 55 — represent only a fraction of the nation's 720,000 heart attacks each year. About 35,000.
But they have a significantly more difficult recovery.
The reason? Stress.

What is Depression?
Everyone occasionally feels blue or sad. But these feelings are usually short-lived and pass within a couple of days. When you have depression, it interferes with daily life and causes pain for both you and those who care about you. Depression is a common but serious illness. Click here to read more. 

Understanding Blood Pressure Readings

Your healthcare provider will want to get an accurate picture of your blood pressure and chart what happens over time. Starting at age 20 the American Heart Assoc recommends a blood pressure screening at your regular healthcare visit or once every 2 years, if your blood pressure is less than 120/80 mm Hg.

Points to Paradise (video)

You may feel great when rewarded in travel and hotel points for using your credit card, and it can be safe unless you let it get out of control.

Over 65s are the happiest, 20s most stressed

Women bear greater work-life balance stress. Older age may bring aching joints and fragile bones, but the latest Alere Wellness Index found over 65s have the best life satisfaction, along with the lowest levels of stress, anxiety and depression. Fun statistics on diet, exercise, and wellbeing.

Nigeria: Doctor Advises Women to Show More Concern About Their Health 
The anesthetist said "as primary caregivers, women often put their own health on the back burner, without realizing that if they get sick or die, they would not be around to take care of the family.


New Study Says Close to Half of Female Professionals in America “Hanging on by a Thread” 
70% Polled Say Can’t Have Success at Both Work and Home.

Soda in Your System

Consider eliminating soda from your life if you are seeking better health. You can read additional information on sodas here.