When the holidays are over and spring is still months away, it’s easy to feel the winter blues. Healthy eating and exercise habits often die off during the holiday season and can be hard to get back into, especially when days are short and dreary, as they can be in the Pacific Northwest. Unfortunately, these […]
January 21, 2019
If the words “open enrollment” give you heartburn, read on. We’re here to make signing up for health insurance something that you can not only survive, but feel good about! What is open enrollment? Open enrollment is a time for people to sign up for a health insurance plan if: They won’t have insurance through […]
November 6, 2018
For most adults, Medicare is one of those things you don’t pay much mind to until your 65th birthday creeps around the corner and you suddenly realize: you don’t know a thing about it! Signing up for a Medicare plan and choosing coverage options is an important and complex decision, and we highly recommend seeking […]
August 22, 2018
It’s never fun to think about, but people get sick and injured – and even the healthiest of us will one day need to consider end-of-life medical decisions. In the event that you are unable to make these decisions for yourself, who will make them for you? Advance directives for health care give specific instructions […]
May 25, 2018
Spring cleaning is no small undertaking, but the benefits last for months. Here are a few things you can do to improve your physical, mental, and emotional health this spring – with minimal elbow grease! 1. De-clutter your space. It’s hard to have a sound mind without a peaceful environment. If you tend to collect […]
April 17, 2018
Wills, funerals, life insurance – they’re not exactly uplifting dinner conversation, but they’re important nonetheless. Would your death leave your loved ones high and dry? About 40% of Americans don’t have life insurance, but nearly everyone should. Life insurance guarantees money for your dependents to replace sudden lost income, funeral expenses, and more in the […]
March 13, 2018
Ten days into 2018 — how’s your resolution going? Did you resolve to live healthier this year? After ten days, it’s likely that salads for lunch are quickly losing their appeal. But before you go back to your bad habits, consider trying a few (or all!) of these more realistic resolutions. You may be surprised […]
January 11, 2018
If you find yourself feeling gloomy and tired during the winter months, you’re not alone. Here are a few ways to keep a little sunshine in your life! 1. Get enough sleep. Your circadian rhythm, basically your body’s clock, changes with exposure to sunlight. Less sunlight in the winter means you feel sleepier – so it […]
December 21, 2017