Whole New Way to Shop For Health Insurance Coming in October 2022
Thanks to the new healthcare law, starting October 1st there’ll be a whole new way to shop for health insurance for yourself, your family or your small business: the Health Insurance Marketplace. Whether you’re uninsured or buy your own coverage, the Marketplace will help you find insurance that fits your needs and your budget, with […]
Company Steps Up to Keep Health Care Workers Healthy
As the ongoing spread of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) reshapes American lives by the day, and sometimes by the hour, the health and stability of the nation’s essential work force, namely our health care workers and first responders, remains paramount. To keep themselves and their patients safe, these workers, who may have potentially been exposed […]
Your Weight Matters: Take the Pledge to Talk to a Healthcare Provider
Five to 10 percent. Would you lose even that small amount of weight if you knew it might improve your health and reduce your risk of certain diseases? Well, experts say it’s true. And with an estimated 72 million people in the U.S. affected by obesity, and nearly one out of three affected by excess […]
Alzheimer’s disease: is it possible to battle it?
Alzheimer’s is a chronic disease of the nervous system first described in 1906 by Dr. Alois Alzheimer. Due to this disease, coping with daily activities decreases, and mental abilities gradually deteriorate. Alzheimer’s disease causes problems with thinking, memory, thinking, and behavior. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, a condition in which the […]
Students’ Mental Health Must Figure in Plans to Restart Classes
As officials across the nation grapple with how best to open schools, one thing too often overlooked is students’ mental health. Awareness of the pressures on our children is the first step towards helping them heal and preparing them to learn.The coronavirus has left many kids feeling lonely and isolated. Research on the effect of […]
Banking on Your Health
Securing your money and valuables – it just makes sense. As any financial consultant will advise, storing your finances and treasures in a secure bank isn’t just sensible, it’s imperative. People with means bank their savings, jewels, important documents and now, their stem cells. “Think of it as a safety deposit box for your health,” […]
Veterans, Here’s How to Maximize Your Health Benefits in 2023
If you are a veteran considering Medicare options, you have the opportunity to maximize your coverage by electing to have a Medicare Advantage plan along with your Veterans Affairs (VA) health care benefits. Fortunately, finding a Medicare Advantage plan that works in tandem with VA health care benefits is easier than you think, as you […]
Sorting Through the Research on Aspirin
When you think of over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, it would be hard not to think of aspirin: one of the most common, useful, safe, and effective OTC medicines in the world. But there has been a flurry of media coverage recently regarding aspirin, particularly concerning whether people should continue taking it for cardiovascular benefits. These news […]
Building a Better Bridge From Hospital to Home Health Care
There are many things that American health care professionals do well, but transitioning patients from hospital to home still isn’t one of them. From anxiety about at-home care to confusion with instructions and medications, to lack of appropriate equipment, coupled with little to no communication between doctors and patients, it’s no wonder that hospital readmission […]
Best Tips to a Health Lifestyle You Need to Understand
As it is said, health is rich, but some still have this hard lesson to learn. Yes, when we are healthy, how many of us appreciate and respect our bodies? Our everyday routine is to sleep late after a late night, rush to work, eat on the road, work all day and come back late […]