Men need hugs more than women, says Kinsey Report

Men need hugs, perhaps even more than women, says the Kinsey Institute. (Photo Credit: CC BY-ND/Amy Humphries/Flickr)

Affectionate hugs trigger the release of brain endorphins, which medical experts claim have an even more powerful effect on our sense of well-being than heroin or morphine. A recent Kinsey Report has turned traditional Western views about men and women upside down. The report says men need more hugs and tenderness in long-term relationships, while [...]

Medical billing errors: The consumer basics

Medical bills can be difficult to decipher, but some basic strategies can help. Image: Flickr / garnet / CC-BY-SA

Medical billing errors are a reality of the United States medical industry that cost about $68 billion per year. If you have recently received or will be receiving medical bills, knowing how to spot these errors can save you thousands of dollars. Know your health insurance deductible Health insurance is incredibly complicated for most people. [...]

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BMI and obesity may not predict health problems

It has long been conventional wisdom that being overweight puts individuals at a higher risk of all kinds of diseases. Two new studies published today, however, call this conclusion into question. The study indicates that the Body Mass Index scale does not accurately predict health risk factors. History of the BMI The Body Mass Index [...]

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Being overweight may not be the be-all-end-all indicator of unhealthy bodies. Image: Flickr / -Paul H- / CC-BY-ND
Being overweight may not be the be-all-end-all indicator of unhealthy bodies. Image: Flickr / -Paul H- / CC-BY-ND