What’s better: cardio or strength training?
A comparison of the two main types of physical exercise You walk into the gym for an hour of exercise. Do you head to the treadmill or the free weights? Do you work on your heart, or your muscles? [...]
Weight Loss: Set Yourself Up For Success
If you’re looking to lose weight, it’s important to focus on your overall health rather than just your pants size. Here are some tips on getting active and making healthy changes in your life. And always talk to your [...]
No Solution in Sight For Small Business Health Insurance: Some Facts You Should Know
One thing many small business owners would agree on is that the current health insurance landscape is terrible for small business. Small businesses struggle to provide benefits, and usually pay more for less coverage. Despite several attempts at a [...]
Real Stories: The Workplace as Part of a Solution for Opioid Addiction
We strongly believe in strong workplace support for employees coping with a variety of issues. It is for this reason NARFA offers a strong and confidential employee assistance program (EAP). We wanted to share this nice story about an [...]
Know where to go for care, before you need it
Knowing where to go if you get sick or hurt can save you lots of time and money, and help you get the best medical care. How do you choose where to go when the unexpected happens? The emergency [...]
Keep Your Employees Motivated This Summer
The warm weather and eagerly anticipated outdoor activities of summer may take a toll on your workers' concentration. If you're noticing a lack of focus among your employees during this time of year, consider the following ideas to help [...]
Advantages of Consumer Driven Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts
Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CDHP) with health savings accounts (HSAs) provide you with a vehicle to put away money, tax-free, for your health care. And it is always yours. What is a CDHP? CDHPs come in various forms, but most [...]
Safety Tips: Recognizing and Treating Shock
In the workplace, there are always hazards, and having a strong safety culture and preparedness is key to avoiding large losses and avoidable claims. Here at NARFA, we put the health of our member businesses ahead of everything else [...]
How Does a Health Savings Account (HSA) Work?
Consumer Driven Health Plans (CDHP) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are health plans with a tax-favored savings account created for the purpose of paying medical expenses. An HSA works in conjunction with high deductible health insurance. Your HSA dollars [...]
The guys’ guide to preventive health
Checklist for your next checkup What can you do to stay healthy and avoid getting sick? You can get certain preventive care, take medicines and practice healthy behaviors. When you go for your next checkup, talk to your doctor [...]