Cancer has single-handedly pushed mankind through many revolutions. Although, we have progressed with great discoveries and inventions, search for the ultimate cure remains a struggle. In this journey of finding a treatment (and hopefully cure), one of the biggest challenges are to figure out the exact state of a cancer patient, without a scope of […]
Author: HEALTH BEYOND INSURANCE
Be Aware of The Blue Light
While technological advances have made our life easier, it has also brought upon us, some unexpected disadvantages. One of them is the blue light. Historically, the sun has been the only source of the blue light, but due to the explosion of personal screens and artificial lights, things seem to have worsened. Is it that […]
Smoking Damages the Heart Too
We’ve been made aware of how tobacco abuse, specifically smoking can damage our lungs, but what we didn’t know was how it can also damage the actual anatomy of the heart. A recent study showed exactly how smoking impacts a person’s blood vessels and weakens the heart structure. Smoking also doubles the risk of a […]
The Wonders of Black Tea
Tea is the most consumed beverage after water. Black tea (89% of people) is specifically popular in the US & UK, while the other parts of the world are fascinated by other types of teas. All the tea connoisseurs will surely agree with us on that. A recent study has discovered that longevity can be […]
Sleep Tight, Don’t let the Stress Bite
Want to do LIFE better, sleep better. Sleep, like breathing, is an essential function that our bodies perform to support us during the awake hours. Although, unlike breathing, blinking and other autonomous functions, sleep requires an active effort to commence, but the impact of this activity supports all human functions. We’ve all had throbbing headaches […]
Select Your Physical Activity for Longevity
A recent study published in JAMA Network Open explains how certain physical activities can decrease the risk of early death from cardiovascular diseases and cancers helping you live a long, happy & comfortable life. In this research, the researchers followed participants for 12 years analyzing their health records for deaths from cancer, heart disease, or […]
Pharmacies are Flying Solo
The rising cost of prescriptions in the United States is no secret. This Pharma Bro showed just how easy it is to manipulate the price margins and make $$$$$ load. Well, the actual pharma bros (pharmacists) and the business bros have taken the matter in their own hands. We are now seeing Cash Pharmacies (pharmacies that don’t take insurance and dispense […]
Oral Health From Outer Space
Brush, floss and don’t forget the nanotech If you only know New Mexico as a previous home for Heisenberg, AKA WW, AKA The Chemist of the last decade, we are about to knock (revolutionize) your teeth right out of your skull. Iron man (and women) Remember these words: A remote-controlled, magnetic toothpaste + toothbrush that will inject […]
Big Gaps in Care and Even Bigger Medical Debts
The movies, Dallas Buyers Club, Last Holiday, Sicko, The Rainmaker, John Q and Breaking Bad all point to one thing in common: The ugly side of the American Healthcare System. The United States spent about 16% of the total GDP on healthcare from 1980-2019, when compared with the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. All, but […]
Mental Health Vs. Physical Health. Are They Equally Important?
What is one thing common between Heart Health, Liver Health, Reproductive Health and even in Oral Health? Public awareness. Far too often Mental Health is not considered an important aspect of good physical health. “Suck it Up, Buttercup” is the most common community advice. There is a lot more to mental health than just “having […]
