Are ‘Free’ Social Programs Fueling Public Health Crises?

Killing With Kindness: The Dangers of Moral Hazards

Killing With Kindness: The Dangers of Moral HazardsRobert Weissberg – It has not been easy to rein in federal government spending. Lurid tales of federal government collapse fall on deaf ears. Ditto for pleas that “while it might be a good idea, we just cannot afford it.” As with drug addicts, appetites overwhelm reason.

This aversion to restraint is particularly notable in the liberal reaction to President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that cut tens of billions in “safety net” programs. Critics portrayed the bill as a death sentence for America’s poor and desperate people overseas. For these free-spenders, surely Uncle Sam can come to the rescue, print more money and save the world. Continue reading

Ready to Make Life Changes But Don’t Know Where to Begin?

lifeDr. Michelle Kmiec – Over time in this crazy, fast-paced world it’s easy to develop bad habits. Many are triggered by particular major setbacks in life such as the loss of a job, friends that let us down, broken relationships, perceived failures, or the death of a loved one. It may even come out of a less serious circumstance such as being too busy with work and/or family matters, an injury, or maybe just having too much fun even though we know that it is at the expense of our health and will catch up with us.
It is no wonder that hundreds of thousands of people per year experience depression, anxiety, pain syndromes, and even worse!

Any of these things can leave us feeling distraught, even ready to give up on life because over time we can lose that inner sense of well-being. Continue reading

How To Improve Health And Experience Less Stress

If only there were one quick fix to improving your health and lowering the stress in your life! Unfortunately, there isn’t such a solution, but you can boost your health by following a routine in which you pursue happiness, self-confidence, a well-balanced diet, and an active lifestyle.

Stress is everywhere, and although it’s always going to be a part of human existence you can find ways to minimize its impact by recognizing when to remove yourself from unhelpful situations, improving your quality of sleep, and being organized. Your health and your family’s health should be your principle focus, so learn how to decrease levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, and begin living a calmer way of life.

Aches And Pains

Pain and discomfort can have an extremely detrimental impact on your life, especially if they render you inactive and unable to enjoy a normal life. Instead of worrying about pain, and becoming anxious that you’re suffering from something sinister, you should visit your doctor and let them tell you what’s wrong, meaning you can then begin searching for a way to alleviate your pain.

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