Category Archives: Health

Beware of Coronavirus Scams

Scammers often capitalize on fear, and the Coronavirus outbreak is no exception. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) are warning against a surge in Coronavirus scams that can be hard to spot. How the scams play out Here are some of the most common Coronavirus scams: The fake…

All You Need To Know About Open Enrollment 2019

Open enrollment is here, so it’s time to think about your healthcare coverage. We’ve made it simple by answering the most commonly asked questions below. When is open enrollment? Nov. 1, 2018: Open enrollment begins Dec. 15, 2018: Open enrollment ends Jan. 1, 2019: Plans sold during open enrollment become effective The states of California, Colorado, Massachusetts,…

On June 13th, the Federal Funds Target rate was officially raised by .25%. This increase marks the second time interest rates were raised in 2018 and experts expect another two increases this year. The rate increase was prompted by optimistic feelings about the general state of the economy. The Fed pronounced the economy to be…

We know that stress can affect our health in many ways, sometimes causing heart disease, obesity, asthma and diabetes. But did you know the brain is physically impacted by stress? Neuroscientists at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that chronic stress triggers long-term changes in brain structure and function. Neuroeconomics, a fascinating sub-specialty of…