The University of Vermont Medical Center HealthSource blog is your leading source for financial wellness articles and tips from industry experts. Read through a collection of financial wellness articles and tips on a variety of subjects such as cybersecurity, addiction assistance, retirement planning, cost-effective dieting and more. The HealthSource blog features an array of regular authors and contributors from the medical world including doctors, nutritionists, nurse practitioners and healthcare executives.
Hacking is in the news again with both individuals and large organizations being hacked. In response to the increasing frequency of these attacks, the field of cybersecurity is rapidly improving our defense capabilities by developing state-of-the-art technology, such as antivirus and anti-spyware software, and much more. However, while the development of innovative technology is the […]
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Loading...Several years ago, I traveled to India to learn more about road safety risks. Like many growth regions of the world, India has many road safety challenges, so it might be easy to think we are pretty fortunate in the United States. But, the estimated road traffic death rate (per 100,000 population, 2013 data) was […]
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Added sugars have inundated our food supply so it can be difficult to avoid them – but not impossible! Here are some guidelines to help you dodge some of that sweet stuff. Read the ingredient list. The only dependable way to determine if there is sugar added to a product is to read its ingredients. […]
(3 votes, average: 3.33 out of 5)Loading...January is a time to reflect on lifestyle changes that you want to improve upon. We suggest doing so by making small goals throughout the upcoming year versus big changes. The approach of making goals that are attainable and realistic helps build healthy changes into your everyday life. Identify the most realistic options. Pick a […]
(6 votes, average: 4.83 out of 5)Loading...Try something new and different in thinking about your 2017 New Year’s resolution. Set a goal that is completely new and different from any previous New Year’s resolution. Anyone out there interested in joining in the fun? Refresh Your Resolution Focus A study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that among the most popular New […]
Tobacco hurts your physical wellbeing and your financial wellbeing. Consider the cost of cigarettes. That adds up over time. But, don’t just take our word for it. Learn from employee Bonni Martin’s story. Bonni’s Story My wellness journey did not start out in any remarkable way, but it has changed my life nonetheless. I’ve always […]
(2 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5)Loading...Join us on November 9, 2016, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the free “New to Medicare Seminar.” The seminar will take place at the UVM Medical Center Davis Auditorium. Click here to register. It’s never too early to start your Medicare planning. For most, Medicare benefits begin at age 65. For others, Medicare benefits […]
Your financial wellbeing is directly connected to your physical wellbeing – research shows that financial disequilibrium is linked to increased stress, anxiety, and depression. So, take a step in the right direction: Scrutinize your bills to see where you could be saving, and decrease your stress in the process. Any extra dollars you can put […]
Eating out too much can take a hit on your health: Those who eat out often have higher levels of obesity, body fat, and unhealthy BMIs. Your wallet takes a hit too, impacting your financial health. When you add up the dollars, you will see that those satisfying short-term calories can be pretty costly in […]
We have covered physical and social wellbeing on The UVM Medical Center Blog. This October, we will tackle financial wellbeing — which has a big effect on our personal health. Our friends at New England Federal Credit Union have some great advice for us. It’s easy to postpone starting to save for a later day, but […]
