(Akiit.com) #45 Trump made news again when he abruptly switched gears and said that he wouldn’t keep hands off Medicaid as he kind of, sort of promised to do during the campaign. Now, says Trump, it’s fair game for a quick assault, namely, the part of the program that some governors, ...
(Akiit.com) Our heart is the engine that keeps our body running. That’s why problems with the heart—such as coronary artery disease, high blood pressure or heart failure—can significantly impact a person’s well-being, and, at worst, be life-threatening. During February, American Heart Month, we were able to shine a spotlight on heart ...
(Akiit.com) Be honest. How often do you use time as an excuse for not paying your health as much attention as it deserves? If you’re always saying you haven’t got time to go to the gym, you don’t have time to cook at home, or you haven’t got enough hours in ...
(Akiit.com) You’ve seen the ways injuries can impact more than just your health — they can affect your quality of life, your career, your mental health and relationships with friends and family. But there are also other areas that can be affected: one of which is your financial status. No matter ...
(Akiit.com) If you think that a health problem that you are experiencing right now was caused by a job that you did in the past, you might assume that there is nothing you can do. This is the assumption that a lot of people make, but it’s not necessarily true. If ...
(Akiit.com) Each year, the Census Bureau recognizes Black History Month by releasing up-to-date statistics that reveal the total Black population, the number of Black-owned businesses and even how many African-American military members are serving the country. Currently, the Black population stands at 46.3 million, up about 1.3 percent from the previous ...
(Akiit.com) Entering the medical career, whichever route one ends up taking within this vast industry, is always a strenuous process. There’s no denying that those who work in medicine and healthcare deserve tremendous amounts of respect for what they do to help people. There’s also no denying that pursuing any form ...
(Akiit.com) Are you immediately filled with a sense of dread as soon as someone mentions the word ‘health’? You’re not alone in feeling that way – in fact, many people do. Today, we are so pressured by different people’s ideas of what ‘fit and healthy’ is that it can seem almost ...
(Akiit.com) Thinking about getting engaged? Daydreaming about saying “I do”? There are lots of questions to ask before you make a lifelong commitment, but here are three critical ones. Before you say “I do” to a potential spouse, make sure you can say “I do” to these… 1. If this person ...
(Akiit.com) Medicine is often considered to be one of the most fulfilling areas of work that there is. After all, you’re often on the front lines, helping people and potentially saving lives. What could possibly be more fulfilling than a career where you’re actually doing a genuine amount of good in ...
(Akiit.com) It’s officially 2017. A new year, full of new beginnings and opportunities. But for taxpayers and the truly vulnerable in ObamaCare expansion states, it’s the continuation (and acceleration) of a nightmare. As of January 1, states are on the hook for 5 percent of the expansion’s costs. And with ...
(Akiit.com) Everyone is aware that a healthy diet should include a source of sufficient calcium intake, whether you pick low-fat yoghurt or a daily glass of milk. Yet, what nobody can say for sure is: What is the sufficient intake of calcium? Is eating a single pot of yoghurt at every ...