Archive for May, 2008

How do you comparsion shop for routine health care services?

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

ConsumerAdvocate asked: I have a high-deductible health plan and would like to make the most out of my health care dollars by comparison shopping for prices. What tools do other consumers use to look up prices and find the best value. My health plan does not provide very ...

What are the health benefits to eliminating red meat from my diet?

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Scorpio asked: Right now I eat everything. Im 32 yrs old and I jog regularly. I've been thinking about eliminating red meat from my diet, but then I know I will eat a lot of fish and foul. Is there a big benefit to my health by ...

What does hyperpluralism have to do with health care for the elderly?

Friday, May 30th, 2008

devonance asked: i need help with some of my homework, i have tried google,ask, and all the other search engines a could find but to no avile. my question is :How does hyperpluralism apply to health care for the elderly,education, or military spending. Please help me. Kevin.Kimberly

What should I add to a Health Administration degree to make more money?

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Daniel K asked: What should I add to a Health Administration degree in order to make more money/broaden my potential for making more money? Is an MBA a good choice? Any licensing I can tack on to increase my earning potential? Are there other recommendations which will ...

How can you recommend a restaurant for a health inspection?

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

no name asked: If you have been to an unhealthy restaurant, how do you get in touch with the health department to recommend the restaurant gets a health inspection?Deborah

How do the health benefits compare between walking and running?

Monday, May 26th, 2008

NM asked: I know running burns more calories in the same amount of time, but if I just take up walking, how do the long-term health benefits compare? Is running more heart-healthy, or are they about the same? What are the pros and cons of each?Roddy

What are the health benefits for meditation?

Sunday, May 18th, 2008

Tony F asked: I heard many doctors feel that the practice of meditation is good for a persons health. But the only thing I heard is that it relaxes the body so that the natural defences have a better opportunity to fend off viruses.Kirby

What are the health risks of flyng much in planes, like for pilots and crews?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Silvia asked: I'm a flight attendant studyng to become a pilot, and since I'm going to spend so much time flying I want to know all about aeronautical health. I want to know everything beyond the usual exercise and eat healthy advise. I want to know about long ...

can regular health insurance be used for health-related dental work?

Saturday, May 17th, 2008

Marty D asked: I have not only very unhealthy teeth, but an undersized lower jaw. Both of which is causing quite a bit of health problems (from digestive difficulties to sleep apnia). With this being not merely dental, can my health insurance be used to fund some way of fixing ...

Does a community have more of a responsibility to local public health or global health?

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

BioNerd333 asked: It seems we have huge efforts helping people abroad (globally) when there are local people who need our resources just as much. What are your opinions? Why should local community health be more important than global health? All opinions are welcome.Joanna