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Hair and Nail Salons are opening back up Texas Governor, Greg Abbott has made the decision to open hair and nail salons on May 8th. Gyms will remain closed until May 18th. This is part of Abbott’s plan to open the state back up with gradually. “Hair and nail salons, […]

Hair and Nail Salons are opening back up

May 16, 2020 in Uncategorized tagged Avoid close contact / Clean and disinfect / Cover coughs and sneezes / Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others / Follow CDC and Local Health Guide Lines / hair and nail salons / Hair and Nail Salons are opening back up / hair salons / nail salons / Salons may have their own guidelines / texas reopens / Wash your hands often by Micah Boulter

We often hear the phrase “laughter is the best medicine,” and science has proven this to be true! Having a good laugh reminiscing about childhood, or watching a movie or comedian could allow you to reap the many benefits of laughter. 1. Laughter Conveys a Message of Good Will. BMC […]

Benefits of Laughter

May 15, 2020 in Health tagged benefits of laughter / empower brokerage / health insurance / humor is good for you / lift your mood with laughter by Emily Schellin

Many people were happy to discover that physical activity can help boost one’s immune system. Some experts weighed in on how to get the most from your exercises when working towards better immune health. Journal of Sport and Health Science published a review detailing how exercise relates to immune health […]

Boost Your Immune System with Exercise

May 14, 2020 in Health tagged boost your immune system with exercise / decrease health risks / empower brokerage / health insurance by Emily Schellin

In November, Nike created a shoe specifically designed for medical professionals who are on their feet for upwards of 12 hours each day. Called “Nike Air Zoom Pulse,” the shoes were developed and tested at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, OR. With staff input, Nike was able to bring […]

Nike Supports Hospital Personnel

May 13, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / healthcare news / hospitals / pandemic by Emily Schellin

States have cut Medicaid programs during the pandemic, as millions of people who recently lost their job are trying to sign up. Unless they receive federal aid, state officials believe they will have to cut patients and payments to health providers. States have cut Medicaid programs in previous economic crises […]

States Have Cut Medicaid Programs

May 12, 2020 in Health tagged insurance and government / medicaid / pandemic by Jadon Sennet

14 million eligible for Medicaid — 14 million workers hit by the COVID-19 virus are eligible for subsidized healthcare from the marketplace or Medicaid, regardless of if they are planning to accept unemployment compensation. This is according to a report released by the Urban Institute, whose findings help us identify those in vulnerable job industries such as […]

14 million eligible for Medicaid or Marketplace insurance During COVID

May 11, 2020 in Health tagged aca / CHIP / covid-19 / medicaid / SEP by Jadon Sennet

make hand sanitizer at home — How to make hand sanitizer at home Can’t get your hands on hand sanitizer? Keep reading to learn how to make hand sanitizer at home using a simple formula provided by Healthline.com. Soap and Water is Better Before we dive into the fun DIY stuff it is important to note […]

How to make hand sanitizer at home

May 10, 2020 in Health tagged cdc / centers for disease control and prevention / Disease Prevention / emergency preparedness by Jenny McCann

Coffee is one of the most consumed beverages in the world. In fact, Americans drink more coffee than soda, tea, and juice combined. But is it healthy for you? New research shows that coffee is good for you. People have a long history of enjoying coffee’s dark brew. It is […]

Coffee is good for you, research shows.

May 9, 2020 in Health tagged bone health / food and drink / heart health by Jenny McCann

Hospitals are crowded with COVID-19 patients, and it is important that they stay isolated during their recovery. But their hospital stay does not have to be lonely or boring thanks to one thoughtful idea by a group of doctors. Visitation restrictions have been heavily enforced since the start of the […]

Collecting iPads for COVID Patients

May 8, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / healthcare technology / hospitals / pandemic by Emily Schellin

Memorial Day 2020 falls on Monday, May 25, when we will honor the men and women who have died fighting for our country’s freedom. Oftentimes, on Memorial Day, people will visit cemeteries and memorials, with many visitors placing flags on grave sites. A national moment of remembrance is held at […]

History of Memorial Day

May 7, 2020 in Health tagged covid-19 / pandemic / travel / veterans by Emily Schellin