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New research has revealed that many dinosaur populations were declining long before the last extinction event. — Schoolchildren have been taught for generations that the dinosaurs were likely wiped out by an asteroid strike that hit present-day Mexico around 66 million years ago. The vision presented in schools is one of a thriving dinosaur population entirely wiped out almost overnight, as the asteroid barreled through the atmosphere […]

Dinosaur Populations Were Declining Before Asteroid Hit, Study Finds

July 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged American History / global health / nature by Macee Hall

hurricane — This past week has seen the start of hurricane season. With storms making their way towards the States, the need for preparation is more important than ever. You cannot stop a natural event from occurring, but you can make sure that you and your family are prepared for it. There […]

Time to Prepare for Hurricane Season

July 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged emergency preparedness / first aid basics / lifestyle tips by Kayla Gonzalez

After extensive research over the last few months, experts have concluded symptoms of the COVID-19 delta variant are different than the original COVID-19 strain. The highly contagious delta variant is the latest major COVID-19 concern throughout the world due to its easily spreadable nature and the difficulty to diagnose it. […]

Symptoms of the COVID-19 Delta Variant

July 12, 2021 in Health / life tagged cdc / covid-19 / disease awareness / Disease Prevention by Jeffrey Cooperstein

health information — There are plenty of reasons why the internet is a great resource. It provides quick access to all kinds of information. The only issue is that the internet allows everyone to contribute. This makes the search for reliable and accurate health information quite difficult. How will you know what health […]

Searching for Trustworthy Health Information Online

July 9, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged disease awareness / healthcare providers / healthy habits / online security / Wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Health care in the United States is quite expensive and that affects the cost of medications. Just in 2020 alone, the United States spent 358.7 billion dollars on prescription drugs. Generic medications account for a larger percentage of filled prescriptions but brand-name medications are responsible for the majority of costs. […]

Name-Brand vs. Generic Prescription Drugs

July 8, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged disease treatment / fda / Prescription drugs by Kayla Gonzalez

Ultrasound. Microplastics have been found in the human placenta. — Microplastics were found in human placentas for the first time. While it has been made clear that plastic is a problem within our environment, a new study sheds light on the alarming news that plastic is also invading the placenta and likely the developing baby. This is a concerning revelation […]

Microplastics Found in Human Placenta

July 7, 2021 in Health tagged disease awareness / pregnancy / prenatal health by Cali Naughton

assisted living — As our parents get older, they may require a little more help. Some signs are more obvious than others. If your mother can no longer walk on her own, or your father’s doctor has been recommending an assisted living facility for a while, it is clear they need assistance. However, […]

Your Parents May Require Assisted Living If They Display These ...

July 3, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged aging well / family health / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

Opioid Treatment Program — Medicare coverage may be available to help individuals fighting opioid addiction. In the U.S., the opioid crisis has been going on for years, and many institutions are now working to help reverse the trend. The costs associated with treatment for opioid use disorder may be covered by Medicare. Individuals with […]

Opioid Treatment Program Through Medicare

July 2, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged addiction / addiction recovery / disease treatment by Cali Naughton

chronic fatigue syndrome — Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a neurological illness that can affect people at any age. It’s characterized by deep fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, exercise intolerance, and “brain fog.” However, just like many other illnesses, CFS is unique to each person who has it and can […]

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: What is it?

July 1, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged chronic pain / disease awareness / disease treatment by Kayla Gonzalez

potatoes may reduce blood pressure by increasing one’s intake of dietary potassium from whole foods! — There are few things in this world that bring me so much joy as the salty goodness of a fresh french fry. Fried foods, however, are usually off-limits in most balanced diets and are considered a cheat day food. While fried potatoes aren’t great for you, new research suggests that […]

Eating Potatoes May Reduce Blood Pressure

June 30, 2021 in Health tagged Disease Prevention / healthy eating / heart health / nutrition / Wellness by Macee Hall