Health & Wellness

  • Follow the New Dietary Guidelines With 15 Dinners Under $15

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines recently that recommend a “plate” filled with nutrient-dense whole grains, vegetables, and fruits and modest amounts of lean protein. The guidelines take aim at foods linked with obesity, heart disease, and…

  • 10 Cheap, Healthy Alternatives to Red and Processed Meat

    Red meats, particularly processed varieties such as beef jerky, sausage, and hot dogs, are under fire following a World Health Organization report linking them to increased risk of cancer. Not surprisingly, both health experts and the latest dietary guidelines issued…

  • How Virtual Doctor Visits Can Save You Money

    The last thing many people feel like doing when they’re sick is trying to squeeze into a doctor’s busy schedule and hoof it to the doctor’s office, where they are likely to spend more time in the waiting room than…

  • 14 Costly Health Problems and How to Catch Them Early

    A daunting medical diagnosis is bad enough, but the prospect of massive medical costs can also devastate family morale. Even with insurance, a high deductible and coinsurance can add up quickly. In some cases, early detection can help prevent both…

  • 10 Recipes for a Healthy Budget and a Healthy You in the New Year

    With countless health-focused trends from juicing to organic to paleo, there’s no shortage of expensive alternatives to everyday food. Still, it’s possible to eat healthy and save money by stocking up on basic and flavorful recipes that leverage low-cost ingredients…

  • 10 Cheap Ways to Prevent and Soothe Sunburns

    It’s mid-summer and the sun is out in full force. Whether enjoying a backyard barbecue, long hike, or chilling by the pool, we’re exposed to the sun’s UVA and UVB rays. Overexposure can result in skin mutations and increased chances…