Massachusetts new universal health insurance coverage law

Automatic health care for fulltimer RVers inches closer. For many fulltime RVers, the biggest challenge is finding affordable health insurance. Nation wide coverage is a long ways off, but in a couple of states encouraging developments have made the challenge a little easier to meet.
Massachusetts' law requiring health care coverage of all residents takes effect today. Could it affect Workampers working in this state? While it's not totally clear, even part-time workers who work 35 hours or more per week are included. And employers with 11 or more employees are required to provide insurance. The state provides three plans for part -time and contract employees. You can sort through the explanations at their new Commonwealth Connector website.

Getting to Know your Health Club Machines

Are you new to the exercise machines in your gym? Get to know them better. Ask a fitness expert how to adjust the equipment for your size, and how to change speed and resistance settings. You should also learn how to quickly stop motor powered machines, such as treadmills, in case of an emergency. One real thing about clubs is the may newer equipment and you can check different one out. Also, they should have life saving or emergency equipment and someone that know CPR. Hey, we want to be around for alone time.

This 4th of July Keep an Eye on Dehydration

Drinking and being out in the sun, is but only one way to put yourself in danger.
Dehydration doesn't only happen to athletes. Anyone can lose too many fluids. This can happen even while doing everyday tasks such as mowing the lawn or even playing on the beach. More risk can come from drinking Alcoholic beverages in the hot sun.

Signs of severe dehydration include nausea, inability to speak clearly, confusion and high body temperature. Keep your body fluids at a proper level. Drink enough fluids to make up what you lose before, during and after any activity where you sweat heavily.
Knowing the signs of dehydration can help you prevent serious illness. Symptoms include rising thirst, flushed skin, fatigue, headache, dizziness, weakness, and increased pulse. When exercising in this summers warm environment, bring water or other fluids with you and begin sipping them before you get thirsty. (Gulping large amounts of fluid, much more than you need to replace your losses, can also cause problems.)

In very hot environments, exercise with a partner. Watch each other for signs of dehydration. So keep an eye on Dehydration and enjoy your summer. And work on that fiteness program you've started.