# Mira Healthcare Resources

Our in-house team synthesizes scientific research and translates them into easy-to-digest content for you to get educated on the latest health and healthcare information.

**Mental Health**  
*Aug 23, 2022*  
*8 min*  
There are several ways to treat symptoms of SAD, including cognitive behavioral therapy, antidepressants, and socializing with others.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/how-to-treat-symptoms-of-sad/index.html)

**Prescriptions**  
*Jan 1, 2024*  
*10 min*  
There are many ways to save money on insulin, including patient assistance programs, insulin alternatives, and matching services.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/how-to-save-money-on-insulin/index.html)

**Health Insurance**  
*Dec 12, 2022*  
*7 min*  
Fixed-indemnity insurance is not regulated under the ACA, therefore it does not require essential health benefit coverage, may discriminate based on pre-existing conditions, and does not require a cap on annual out-of-pocket spending.  
*By Ashley Brooks*  
[Read more](/content/post/what-is-fixed-indemnity-health-insurance/index.html)

**Sexual Health**  
*Aug 23, 2022*  
*10 min*  
While it’s important to get tested if you are experiencing any potential STD symptoms, you should always get tested at least once a year if you are sexually active. If you don’t always have protected sex, you should get tested every six months.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/when-should-i-get-an-std-test/index.html)

**Mental Health**  
*Dec 8, 2021*  
*6 min*  
There are both short-term and long-term ways to cope with health anxiety. Short-term ways include breathing, exercising, and journaling, whereas long-term ways include practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), identifying triggers, and instilling mindfulness into your day.  
*By Madeline Hlobik*  
[Read more](/content/post/how-to-cope-with-health-anxiety/index.html)

**Urgent Care**  
*Dec 12, 2022*  
*8 min*  
Some of the cheapest urgent care centers in Houston include Affinity Urgent Care, Fastmed Urgent Care, Urgent Clinics Medical Care, and more.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/cheapest-urgent-care-centers-in-houston-texas/index.html)

**Wellness**  
*Aug 23, 2022*  
*8 min*  
Signs of low vitamin D can be as subtle as fatigue, frequent illness, or back pain. Vitamin D is essential because of its wide range of benefits to our overall health. We spoke with two experts to learn more about the importance of vitamin D.  
*By Alexis Bryan*  
[Read more](/content/post/why-is-vitamin-d-important/index.html)

**COVID-19**  
*Apr 23, 2024*  
*6 min*  
The symptoms of the Omicron COVID-19 variant are similar to other COVID-19 variants: fever, cough, shortness of breath, and muscle aches; however, there are fewer reports of significant loss of taste and smell with the Omicron variant.  
*By Alexis Bryan*  
[Read more](/content/post/symptoms-of-the-omicron-variant/index.html)

**Insights**  
*Dec 12, 2022*  
*6 min*  
If you feel sick or notice something unusual with your health, you may be wondering if you should go to the doctor.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/when-should-i-visit-the-doctor/index.html)

**Research**  
*Jan 1, 2024*  
*8 min*  
In 2024, annual premiums for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached $22,221, with workers paying $5,969 toward the cost of their family coverage, on average. For single coverage, the deductible averaged $1,669.  
*By Ashley Brooks*  
[Read more](/content/post/how-much-does-employer-health-insurance-cost/index.html)

**Insights**  
*Aug 23, 2022*  
*8 min*  
If you typically need a lot of dental care, you should consider purchasing dental insurance. However, if you do not visit the dentist often or do not need extensive dental care, dental insurance may not be necessary for you.  
*By Alexis Bryan*  
[Read more](/content/post/do-i-need-dental-insurance/index.html)

**Health Insurance**  
*Aug 23, 2022*  
*8 min*  
Some of the best health insurance options Texas's include MyBlue Health Silver 405, Friday Catastrophic, and Golden Rule Supplemental Insurance.  
*By Talor Bianchini*  
[Read more](/content/post/best-healthcare-options-in-texas/index.html)