Archive for December, 2007

What are the health effects of leaving a candle burning too long in a small room?

Monday, December 31st, 2007

xfr4nkx asked: What is detrimental to your health (if anything...) about leaving a candle burning in a room for a long time. I don't want to know how it might burn my house, or something, I already know that :).Flora

What is the best type of health insurance for my wife and I during her pregnancy?

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Geoff asked: My wife is pregnant and we are looking for coverage while I am in-between jobs. We don’t qualify for access because my wife will make too much and COBRA is expensive but it is the only option that I seem to have because all other insurance companies ...

What is a good first message to post in a health and fitness group?

Saturday, December 29th, 2007

Andrew H asked: This is my first time as a moderator. I am trying to post a message on my Health Zone group that will act like an ice breaker for new members to open up and share a little about themselves. My goal is to have hundreds of people ...

Is it legal for employers to REQUIRE employees submit a health assessment to be eligible for health insurance?

Monday, December 24th, 2007

nick91171 asked: My employer is saying that if we do not complete an on-line health assessment we will no longer be eligible for health insurance benefits. The healthassessment is done through our health insurance providers website; BUT, the health insurance provider does NOT require the assessment for coverage. ...

What kind of health plan do rich people use?

Friday, December 21st, 2007

Elephant Polo asked: I'm a middle class student on my parent's employer provided health plan: Kaiser Permanente, a large HMO. I don't know much about the health care system. I'm just aware of university provided health care as another alternative. So I'm curious what kind of plan do ...

How does a government-supported health care system affect that country’s currency exchange rate?

Tuesday, December 18th, 2007

Craig asked: For example, if the Canadian government were to decide not to provide national health care to its citizens, mandating that employers pay part or all of the premiums instead, what would happen to the value of the Canadian dollar, and, therefore, the competitiveness of Canadian exports to the ...

I have Oxford health insurance and the Ortho Evra patch is about $60 a month Is there anything cheaper?

Saturday, December 8th, 2007

kailabelle asked: I have Oxford health insurance and the Ortho Evra patch is about $60 a month. Is there anything cheaper?Oscar

What health problems arise from consuming excess sodium?

Thursday, December 6th, 2007

James Aztec asked: I've been tracking my calories the past month and have found that I consume about 6000mg of sodium a day. I read that the average American consumes about 4500mg even though the RDA is 2400mg. Besides possibly increasing blood pressure, what are (if any) other health concerns ...

What is the best company to buy health insurance from?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

QtazL asked: Anyone have any personal recommendations? Im a 25 year old woman and I think it is about time I have health insurance.Roel

How to get individual health insurance in US as a new immigrant?

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Ouray asked: I will be moving to the US next week and am shopping around for individual health insurance. I am shocked that all the companies I have tried to apply at so far require applicants to have lived in the United States for 1 or more years. How are ...