The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, but they can also be the most stressful. The holiday season sets up a collision course of finances, personal relationships, and time strains that causes overwhelming anxiety or even depression for many. If the...

What do you do when you want to get fit but you don’t want to join a gym? While health clubs are the primary place people go to work out, there are many reasons why people may avoid them – too expensive, not geographically convenient, time crunch, or a dislike of the...

Movember is all about men’s health and for a very important reason. Men on average die 6 years younger than women and for preventable reasons. You read that right – preventable – your life span is in your hands! Men’s health issues such as prostate and testicular...

Eye injuries are more common than you probably realize – there are almost one million occurrences annually and half of them occur in the home. Experts state that over 90% of eye injuries are preventable by wearing protective eyewear and taking preventive measures....

Studies estimate that 316,120 new cases of breast cancer and 40,610 breast cancer deaths will occur this year for females in the US. These are startling numbers, but here is another newsflash – did you know that 2,470 new cases of breast cancer and 460 breast cancer...

Over 30 million Americans (or more than 9% of the population) have diabetes and 1.5 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes every year. The number is even more staggering in Michigan where over 10% of the adult population has been diagnosed with diabetes. In the...

Every 20 minutes an American man dies from prostate cancer and 1 in 7 American men will have prostate cancer during their lifetimes. The American Cancer estimates that 22,280 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed this year and 1 in 75 women will be diagnosed...

It’s good to be strong but if you’re not flexible and pliable, you’re not conditioned… and conditioned bodies move well as they age. Consistent stretching of tight muscles helps keep them lengthened while relieving soreness and pain. Stretching also helps to keep the...

We live in a technology-driven world where we feel constantly plugged in, for better or worse. Technology has added a lot of ease, convenience, and even happiness to our lives, but it has also disconnected us in ways that impact our well-being. Experts suggest setting...

School is starting, fall is here, temperatures will begin to drop, and flu season will be upon us before we know it. Are you and your family prepared? Ideal’s medical insurance covers flu shots and other recommended preventative immunizations at 100% before meeting...