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Exercise can do more than improve your physical health. Research increasingly suggests that regular movement can also reduce symptoms of depression, improve emotional well-being and help build a positive attitude as you tackle the day.

While exercise is not a replacement for therapy and other treatments for people with depression, it can help some people better cope.

More and more Americans are being saddled with high out-of-pocket medical expenses after an accident, especially those enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

Depending on the deductible, a broken leg can end up costing thousands of dollars out of pocket before health insurance kicks in, a sum that many people struggle to scrape together. If you are concerned about the potential for large outlays after an accident, there is an inexpensive option that can provide an important backstop: accident insurance.

While employers' main priority for containing workers' comp costs should be workplace safety, they also need to keep an eye out for three stealth factors that can nudge their premiums higher.

Where employees work, what they do from day to day and how production technology affects workplace behavior are all often flying below the radar for many employers, who may be hit with higher premiums after an insurer audit and worker reclassification. In addition, technology designed to increase productivity — like wearables — may actually raise the potential for workplace injuries.

Cyber risks are set to intensify in 2026 as artificial intelligence reshapes how attacks are launched and how organizations defend themselves.

Three new reports agree that cybercrime is becoming faster, more targeted and more disruptive to business operations. AI is accelerating existing threats and shortening the time between intrusion and impact. Businesses also need to protect themselves against enterprise use of AI and the ongoing threat posed by ransomware and social engineering attacks in which people or software impersonate clients or company leaders.

Employers may eventually need to adjust workplace policies in response to President Trump's executive order directing the federal government to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.  

Reclassification would place cannabis in the same group as some common prescription painkillers such as Tylenol with codeine, meaning it could be prescribed for proven medical purposes. As a result, the change will likely affect employers' drug testing programs, disability accommodation obligations and safety-sensitive job requirements.

Slips, trips and falls are the second most common cause of lost-workday injuries in general industry and can cause back injuries, sprains, strains, contusions, fractures, head injuries, paralysis and fatalities.

In retail establishments, these events are the third most common cause of lost-workday injuries — making it important for management to ensure floors are kept free of obstructions or objects that may cause someone to trip. OSHA takes these risks seriously and regularly fines retailers for trip and fall hazards identified during inspections.

Here's a look at these injuries and how to prevent them in busy retail operations.

If you are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and find that it is not working as well as you hoped, there is a special window each year that gives you a chance to make one change. The Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period runs from Jan. 1 through March 31.

This enrollment period is different from the fall Medicare Open Enrollment Period that runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. It is only for people who are already enrolled in an MA plan. Here's how the enrollment period works and what you can do during this time.

President Trump's recent executive order to reclassify marijuana under federal law includes a lesser-known provision that could directly affect people on Medicare. It establishes a new pilot program that would allow Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans to cover cannabidiol (CBD) products when there is evidence of potential medical benefit for certain medical conditions.

How would the program work and how could Medicare beneficiaries benefit from this significant change?

Updated Cal/OSHA confined spaces regulations for construction took effect Jan. 1, creating a standalone set of rules that separate construction requirements from general industry standards.

The rules clarify procedures for entry permits, rescue operations and emergency medical response related to permit-required confined spaces. If you are a construction employer, you'll want to take steps to comply with the new, more stringent rules to better protect your workers.

Starting Jan. 1, a Medicare pilot program will require some people on Traditional Medicare in six states to go through prior authorization before certain outpatient procedures are covered.

The goal of the six-year test, which could lead to nationwide adoption if proven successful, is to reduce waste, fraud and inappropriate care. It will do so by using artificial intelligence to help review whether certain services are medically necessary. Here's what's going on.

Life insurance is not a topic most people enjoy thinking about, but it plays an important role in protecting families and long-term financial plans. Choosing the right type of life insurance is just as important as deciding how much coverage to buy.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution. The best option depends on income, family responsibilities, long-term goals and how much flexibility a household needs. The two primary categories of life insurance are term life and permanent life. Each works differently and serves a different purpose.

Did you know that individuals with dental and vision insurance are more likely to visit the dentist and ophthalmologist and have better overall health compared to people who don't?

Anybody who needs corrective lenses should regularly get their eyes checked for overall health and to see if their prescription has changed. And for overall oral health, everyone should visit the dentist regularly and dental insurance can defray the costs of regular exams as well as any work you may require. Importantly, with insurance you save money.