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declutter — If the amount of clutter in your home causes you some stress, it may be time to go through and get rid of some things. Here are 4 methods to declutter your home. KonMari Method Marie Kondo, tidying expert and star of Netflix’s hit tv show, “Tidying Up with Marie […]

4 Methods to Declutter Your Home

May 6, 2021 in Health / life / Uncategorized tagged 30-day minimalist game / 4-container method / decluttering / donating / how to declutter my home / konmari method / organizing by Kayla Gonzalez

US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt. Photo by cottonbro on Pexels. — Capital Capitol It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford. A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness. What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

May 4, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged 2020 / 2021 / American medical debt / bankruptcy / medical debt / pandemic by Cristin Dickey

internet — In this day and age, more children are learning to use a cellphone before they become potty-trained. Similarly, a tablet has replaced their favorite toy. They now have access to the internet. As adults, we understand the dangers that are present on the web, but these young children do not […]

Monitoring Your Child’s Internet Usage

May 1, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged cyberbullying / inappropriate content / internet / internet safety / keeping your child safe on the internet / kids / malware / parental controls / phishing by Kayla Gonzalez

Could the CDC be ending mask mandates soon? According to the Center for Disease Control director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, that could be in the cards in the near future. With over 84 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, the CDC is considering updating the guidelines for […]

Mask Mandates

April 30, 2021 in Health / life tagged cdc / COVID / masks / vaccine by Jeffrey Cooperstein

herd immunity — The COVID-19 pandemic has made us look for a way out that will keep us all protected. A term that has been thrown around by pandemic experts and news reporters is “herd immunity”. We have heard a lot about it, but what does it mean? Herd immunity is when the […]

Herd Immunity from COVID-19

April 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged covid-19 / herd immunity / how do we reach herd immunity / masks / pandemic / social distancing / vaccines / what is herd immunity by Kayla Gonzalez

***UPDATE: As of April 23, 2021, the CDC cleared the United Stated to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine will now come with a warning of the potential, but rare, risk of life-threatening blood clots. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine has been put on pause due […]

Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

April 26, 2021 in Health / life tagged COVID / johnson & johnson / texas / vaccine by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Tobacco Program Starting the journey to stop smoking can be completely overwhelming, especially without help. You may find help that is covered by your Medicare Part B insurance plan. Medicare offers a Tobacco Counseling Program that may help you stay on track and quit smoking for good. The Numbers Each […]

Quit Smoking with Help from Medicare

April 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged help to quit smoking / Medicare Tobacco Counseling / quit smoking / stop smoking / Tobacco Counseling Program by Cali Naughton

COBRA — The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows employees to remain under their employer-sponsored health plan in the event that they leave the job or have reduced hours that do not let them qualify for the coverage. Employers with more than 50 full-time employees are required to offer health insurance and […]

COBRA Explained

April 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COBRA / Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act / group health insurance / health insurance / how to qualify for COBRA / what is COBRA by Kayla Gonzalez

smartphone — If you are anything like me, thinking about how much time you spend on your phone should make you shudder. Smartphones have given us access to anything we want in the palm of our hand. We can watch movies, read books, pay bills, shop, etc. at any moment we please. […]

6 Ways to Disconnect from Your Smartphone

April 19, 2021 in Health / life tagged alarm clock / how to use your phone less / Screen Time / smartphone / smartphone addiction / turn off notifications by Kayla Gonzalez

work-life balance — Maintaining a good work-life balance is something that most working adults struggle with. Some jobs are too demanding and do not restrict themselves to the average 9 to 5. That can result in a grey area between work and home time. There are a few things you can implement into […]

Maintaining Work-Life Balance

April 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged how to maintain a healthy work-life balance / self-care / setting boundaries / work-life balance by Kayla Gonzalez