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Open enrollment is the time of year to review your health insurance benefits and make changes to your plan. While open enrollment periods vary between employers and organizations, they typically fall toward the end of the year and take effect January 1 the following year.

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are employer-sponsored savings accounts that let you set aside funds to use...

By Brian Acton

Maintaining a regular sleep schedule is important. Your circadian rhythm (also known as your internal clock) regulates your daily cycle and is aided by consistent sleep patterns. If your sleeping habits are too random, you may have trouble falling asleep or getting quality sleep.

For many people, feeling sleepy in the afternoon is a common occurrence. One natural response (when you...

By Brian Action

For many common injuries, the best medicine is rest: taking time to recuperate can help your body recover and avoid injuring yourself all over again. But if your injury is keeping you from your normal exercise routine, you may be anxious to get back to an active lifestyle.

Getting back into exercise after an injury can be risky, and you’ll want to do it carefully. Here’s what you...

By Brian Acton

Over time, the thousands of hours you spend in bed will cause your mattress to sag and wear out. That effect could be even worse if your bed was never that comfortable to begin with. If your old mattress is no longer providing the comfort and support you need, it’s probably time to replace it.

Unfortunately, good mattresses are expensive. You might be looking for ways to get a...

By Brian Acton

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are savings plans that can be used for current and future medical expenses. They can be used to pay for all kinds of medical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription and over-the-counter drugs, and even medical supplies like those offered at Core Products.

HSAs offer a number of benefits similar to flexible spending accounts...