Walgreens and Humana are in preliminary talks to take equity shares in each other, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The drug store giant and insurer already partner on serving seniors from two Walgreens locations and the new reported talks include the possibility of expanding that venture. WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT Insurers have been… Read More: Humana, Walgreens consider greater partnership »
You will have noticed that the foods deemed as “healthy” and “clean” are more expensive than others. For the most part, healthy foods do cost more than processed goods that are high in cheap ingredients like saturated fats and sugars. However, foods that are currently trending with health bloggers seem subject to steep increases in… Read More: Nurturing Your Health Does Not Have To Break The Bank:… »
Researchers have identified a gene that makes someone more likely to be bitten by a mosquito. Gordana Rasic of the QIMR Berghofer medical research institute in Brisbane was part of an international study into the genetics of the insect. She told the ABC they had discovered several new genes, including ones that determine why some… Read More: Why you’re attracting nasty mosquitoes »
Lots of people like to blame their families for every negative aspect of their health or weight as in, “I inherited my mother’s slow metabolism,” or “I’m probably doomed to get diabetes because it runs on my father’s side of the family.” While certain traits are directly passed down to us from our parents, such… Read More: Longevity Depends on Your Lifestyle »