by Mid-State Insurance | Aug 24, 2020 | Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Wellness
Children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Studies show that kids who are supported by friends and family or surrounded by active people are more likely to be active. Engaging in physical activity as a family can be a fun way to get everyone...
by John Tomlinson | Aug 4, 2020 | Health Insurance
Note: The questions listed below are designed to help you maximize your health care dollars. These questions should not be used as a substitute for your doctor’s professional, medical advice. Patients often accept their doctors’ advice without truly understanding what...
by John Tomlinson | Aug 4, 2020 | Health Insurance, Wellness
According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), the amount of time teens spend using electronics (e.g., scrolling on social media or watching TV) may be linked to higher rates of depression. Details of the Study The JAMA study...
by Mid-State Insurance | May 7, 2020 | Health Insurance, Personal Insurance, Wellness
At a first glance, artificial sweeteners seem like harmless and attractive alternatives to standard sugar. Sugar substitutes provide a sweet taste without the calories or carbohydrates that accompany sugar and other sweeteners. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)...
by Mid-State Insurance | Oct 23, 2018 | Health Insurance, Personal Insurance, Wellness
Chances are you’ve probably heard someone talking about their macros, whether it’s in the lunchroom, at the gym or on social media. The “if it fits your macros” (IIFYM) diet was first popular with bodybuilders who used this program to stay fit for competitions. Now,...
by Alyssa Buth | Jul 11, 2018 | Health Insurance, Wellness
Myth Busted: Sweating More Doesn’t Necessarily Mean You Burned More Calories Many people wrongly believe that how much you sweat indicates how effective your workout was. How much you sweat during a workout is due to a variety of factors such as weight, gender, age,...
