There are many resources out there, some of them even free, but it can be really hard to find them. From time to time we will post in this section any resources that we think may be of interest to you. Today’s focus is on health.
1. To support your resolution to lose weight and eat healthy, it’s important to read food labels. But what do they mean? This article will help you figure it out. http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/10/22/tool.food.labels/index.html
2. Who knew that there are salads worse than a whopper? Don’t sabotage your weight loss efforts by eating any of these salads. http://eatthis.menshealth.com/slideshow/salads-worse-whopper
3. Do you know how to read your blood tests? Check out this interactive article but don’t try and self-diagnose yourself. Instead use it to ask better questions and understand what your doctor is talking about. http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2008/09/29/health/20080929_BLOODEXAM.html
4. As health care costs continue to escalate, it may be time to negotiate the price the doctor charges you. This New York Times article gives some pointers for the negotiation. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/08/health/policy/08patient.html
5. To find fair prices for various health care services in your area, check out http://healthcarebluebook.com/, the “Kelley Blue Book” for health care. Use this information to negotiate with your doctor and to find cheaper health care providers.
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