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New science blames “brain goo” for weight gain!

Scientists are already working on prevention and cures. Plus, not all belly fat is created equal, and weight loss treatments may help more chronic illnesses!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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Use your HSA/FSA to save at Blink Fitness with Dr. B

If exercise helps to prevent or treat your medical condition, you may be able to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online for Blink Fitness with Dr. B.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How to use your HSA to save on YouFit gym membership costs

If exercise treats your medical condition, learn how an online consultation may help you unlock HSA/FSA funds to save up to 40% off YouFit gym membership!

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How to use your HSA/FSA to save on BODi subscriptions and the BODi Bike

Want to feel good while saving up to 40% on BODi? Learn how Dr. B can help qualifying patients unlock their HSA and FSA funds with a $15 online consultation.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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What is a Letter of Medical Necessity for HSA/FSA?

Understand how the HSA reimbursement process works. Plus, learn how qualifying patients can get a Letter of Medical Necessity online with a $15 consultation.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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Are you getting the most out of your workout?

Optimize your workout with the latest on exercise plus makeup, timing, cannabis and more. Plus, learn how to save on F45 Training costs while you strengthen and heal.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training

Think exercise might help you prevent or treat a medical condition? Learn how you may be able to save on F45 Training costs with your HSA or FSA account.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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When improving your health comes down to the numbers

Learn if hypervaccination protects against Covid-19, why women don’t need to exercise for as long as men and how daylight savings messes up more than just sleep.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How you might be able to use your HSA/FSA to sweat and save at Orangetheory Fitness

If exercise helps you prevent or treat a medical condition, learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online and seek approval to save on Orangetheory Fitness with your HSA or FSA.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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How to use your HSA/FSA at SoulCycle

Here’s how Dr. B is working to help make the process of getting a Letter of Medical Necessity more convenient for qualifying patients.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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What can you buy with HSA (and FSA) funds?

Here's how Health Savings Accounts can help you save on qualified medical expenses. Plus, a surprising list of things you can buy with HSA (and FSA) funds.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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The best ways to improve your physical and financial health

Trying to get in the green? This week, we share how to fight medical bills, when you can use HSA/FSA funds for fitness fees and more.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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Can I use my FSA/HSA for gym membership?

Do you exercise to prevent or reverse an injury or illness? Learn how to get a Letter of Medical Necessity online to use your HSA/FSA dollars for fitness fees.

| By Jacqueline Raposo
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The latest weight stigma in France, film and more

Dive into conversations around fatphobia in The Whale, a myth about thinness and French women, and other weighted issues.

| By Jacqueline Raposo

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