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Guest Blog Post: How Virtual Races are Keeping us Sane
Read MoreBy Charles Merritt, Co-Founder & CEO of Buddy Insurance We’re all going a bit stir crazy, right? Maybe you trained up for some spring races, eschewing that second helping of chocolate chess pie over Christmas to keep it tight, and now, your events are all cancelled. Or, perhaps you had a killer summer trip lined…
8 Resources to Help You Cope with Depression and Anxiety
Read MoreDo you find your mind racing? Do you often feel sad and overwhelmed? You are not alone. In the U.S., millions of Americans live with mental illness, and 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. Mental Health America and other organizations across the country have helped raise awareness, fight stigma,…
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Why hiking is so freaking good for you
There’s something inherently lame about explaining the health benefits of hiking. Mainly because the reasons most of us love hiking go way beyond the health rewards. You know: epic views, fresh mountain air, the sounds and smells of mother nature, the oddly soothing sensation of dirt and snow crunching under your hiking boots. But we…
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The Difference Between the ER and Urgent Care
Long ago, before there were smartphones (yep, such a time existed), there was only one place to go for medical care if your doctor’s office was closed – the hospital emergency room (ER). Fortunately, that’s no longer the case. Now you have your pick of places for after-hours care including urgent care clinics, online doctor…
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Friday Health Plans: Interview with the Founders
Since we’ve been in business officially as Friday, we’ve been asked a lot of great questions: ‘Why’s your name Friday?’ ‘What makes you different from other health insurance companies?’ ‘Do you offer real, legitimate health plans?’ As the new kids on the insurance block, we expect and welcome these questions. We just wish we could…
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Friday Feature: Brewmaster Josh Cody
Here at Friday, we have a pretty simple philosophy when it comes to health and wellness: Happy = Healthy. We’re not here to tell you how many steps you should be taking on a given day, or how many calories you should eat each week. That’s not really our game. We’re here to give you…
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4 Ways to Save on Your Health Insurance
Rent, internet bill, car payment and now you want me to pay how much for health insurance every month? These days it can feel like your paycheck is almost gone before you hit the grocery store or bar. The good news is you have more health insurance choices today than your parents did, but it…
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Health Insurance Benefits to Keep You Healthy and Sexy
Don’t worry, we’re not going to launch into a whole birds and the bees talk here. As autonomous adults, you’re well aware of how to have safe — and, hopefully, great — sex. But we are here to tell you about all the free benefits you get with your Friday health plan to stay healthy…
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