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Jun 304 min read
Burnout blues: how self-employed people can avoid exhaustion
As a self-employed person, you face a lot of stress. You have to manage your clients, your workload, your time, and your income. It’s a...
Jun 264 min read
The freelancer's guide to staying properly hydrated
Hydration is an often-overlooked consideration for many people on a day-to-day basis. Sure, it crosses the mind when one is working out...
Jun 235 min read
Do you need a health coach?
This is a question that gets raised more frequently in 2020 than it might have in, say, the 90s. As each generation becomes more...
Jun 184 min read
The benefits of walking for self-employed people
Walking is a wonderful way to work some exercise into your day and to enjoy numerous health benefits, regardless of age or fitness level....
Jun 165 min read
Avoiding injury while running
Running is a great way to work some exercise into your day. It offers numerous benefits, like burning calories, building strong bones,...
Jun 45 min read
Making fitness stick: how regular exercise can improve your life
We’ve posted before about how to make exercise a lifestyle choice. We mentioned some of the benefits that regular exercise can have on...
Jun 25 min read
4 Quick tips on how to quit smoking
4 Quick tips on how to quit smoking Thinking about quitting smoking? Congrats! Putting the pack of cigarettes down can be one of the best...
May 284 min read
Everything you need to know about blood pressure
Everything you need to know about blood pressure If you’ve ever been to the doctor’s office, you’ve probably had your blood pressure...
May 264 min read
Top 5 tips to avoid surprise medical bills
Top 5 tips to avoid surprise medical bills More than half of Americans have received surprise medical bills, even after believing that...
Nicole ThurmanMay 213 min read
Hi! I’m Nicole and I just joined Decent
Our new head of partnerships is here - meet Nicole and hear why she decided to join us
May 203 min read
How we're hoping a small gift can keep Austin healthy
We sent all our members masks and a gift card to use for some delivery food - here's why
Ashley PoynterMay 195 min read
Need a new direct primary care doctor? Here's what to do
Direct Primary Care is the future of healthcare - here's how you can get involved
Ashley PoynterMay 145 min read
ER vs. urgent care: what's the difference
These two terms are thrown around a lot - here's the difference between the Emergency Room and Urgent Care
Ashley PoynterMay 124 min read
Understanding the food/mood connection
Your mind and your belly are connected - here's some of the reasons how
Ashley PoynterMay 75 min read
4 Ways to keep stress at bay
Here are some easy tips to manage your daily stress
Ashley PoynterApr 306 min read
5 Signs you need to reprioritize your health
It’s easy to tell when you need to take action for your health when you’re not feeling well. There are also ways to take action before you...
Ashley PoynterApr 304 min read
The benefits of a solid doctor-patient relationship
We've known for a while that people who have a relationship with their doctors are healthier - here's why
Ashley PoynterApr 295 min read
Is social media a solid source for health & wellness advice?
There's a lot of noise out there - this is how you find out what's legitimate and what's not
Ashley PoynterApr 284 min read
So what's the deal with HSAs?
Meet our new Vice President of Engineering and here why he joined the team
Gifford ArmadilloApr 274 min read
Hi, I'm Chris and I work at Decent
What is your role at Decent? I am the vice president of engineering which means I am responsible for defining, evangelizing, and...