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Joint pain — Joint Health 101 Joint pain is a common but serious condition that may keep you from partaking in various day-to-day activities. Many people think of joint pain as something that only occurs in older adults, however, younger generations may also suffer from it. The key is to tend to your […]

The Truth Behind Joint Pain

October 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged arthritis / bone health / exercise by Brittany Herring

sundowner's syndrome — While individuals with dementia deal with memory loss, changes in personality, and decreased mental acuity, they may also experience a condition known as sundowner’s syndrome, or ‘sundowning.’ Patients with sundowner’s experience agitation, confusion, and hyperactivity during the nighttime. Although all people with sundowner’s have dementia, not all people with dementia […]

Explaining Sundowner’s Syndrome

October 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged disease awareness / disease treatment / geriatrics / healthy mind / Neurology by Kayla Gonzalez

Ticks can spread the blood parasite known as Babesia — Parasites in Your Blood? Babesiosis is one diagnosis that will make anyone cringe. A condition caused by a parasite that infiltrates your red blood cells and wreaks havoc on the body? Hard pass. Unfortunately, every year, a couple of thousand people in the U.S. will have to deal with this. […]

Babesia: Blood Parasites

October 7, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged disease awareness / Disease Prevention / immune system / nature by Cali Naughton

light therapy — The fall and winter seasons are favored by many, however, for some, the upcoming months are the worst times of the year. Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a form of depression that is triggered by the change in seasons. Those with SAD are hit the hardest during fall and […]

Seasonal Affective Disorder and Light Therapy

October 5, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged depression / disease treatment / mental health / seasonal health conditions / treating illness by Kayla Gonzalez

Medicaid — Expanding Medicaid Leads to Healthier Communities In January 2014, 26 states within the U.S. elected to expand Medicaid eligibility guidelines. This now gives adults between 19-64 years of age with an annual income equaling up to 138% of the federal poverty line (FPL) the option to apply for Medicaid services. […]

Expanding Medicaid Improves American Health

September 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged economics / health trends / medicaid / preventative care by Brittany Herring

Diabetes presents many potential complications to eye health. — Diabetes and Vision Trouble? I think we can all agree that no one walks around wishing that they had diabetes. We all know about constant the finger pricking and the need for insulin to ensure that blood glucose levels stay in check, but how many of us really understand the […]

Diabetes: Risks for Blindness

September 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged diabetes / disease awareness / Disease Prevention / eye health / preventative care by Cali Naughton

broken heart — Although it sounds like the title of a very sad country song, dying from a broken heart is possible… but not very likely. Broken Heart Syndrome, also known as Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy is a “temporary heart condition that develops in response to an intense emotional or physical experience.” The condition ultimately […]

Dying From a Broken Heart

September 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged disease awareness / heart health / mental health / stress by Kayla Gonzalez

healthy cities — Genetics and lifestyle are not the only things that contribute to your overall health! When thinking about the factors that affect your health, the design of your city is not one that many think of. However, the urban plan of where you live can have a significant impact on your […]

Living in Healthy Cities

September 19, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged climate change / Disease Prevention / healthy body / healthy mind / nature by Kayla Gonzalez

Importance of visiting nursing homes — Within the last year, nursing homes were deeply affected by extreme COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Nursing homes are especially vulnerable to outbreaks due to the special care required by residents, the residents’ ages, and the residents living in close proximity to one another and staff. Additionally, nursing facilities are clinical […]

Visiting Loved Ones in Nursing Homes

September 11, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged covid-19 / geriatrics / mental health / quarantine / relationships by Brittany Herring

Life Insurance Awareness Month — September is Life Insurance Awareness Month! Life Insurance Awareness Month, or LIAM, is a nationwide campaign founded by Life Happens in 2004. The purpose of the campaign is to inform the masses about the importance of obtaining adequate life insurance coverage and keep their loved ones protected. Questions to Ask […]

Welcome to Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 3, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Dependents / insurance and finances / Life Insurance by Kayla Gonzalez