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fireworks — Ring In the New Year Safely There is nothing that makes me more excited for the New Year’s Eve celebration than getting to watch a firework show. Unfortunately, when I was growing up, I remember having to go to a family member’s home, as my neighborhood did not allow the […]

Tips for Maintaining Firework Safety

December 30, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged emergency preparedness / National Holidays by Kayla Gonzalez

Health Insurance — Health Insurance Basics Younger generations may cringe at the thought of health insurance, or some may be completely confused! It is common to be confused or overwhelmed. The amount of health insurance information available out there is enough to make your brain explode. However, I have compiled some short but […]

Health Insurance 101 – Part 1

November 18, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged aca / COBRA / health insurance basics / short term medical plans by Brittany Herring

blue light — What is blue light? Blue light is one of the colors in the light spectrum. You get the most exposure to blue light through the sun, but cell phones, computers, tablets, and televisions also make a significant impact. Research has found that exposure to blue light can be positive for […]

Protecting Your Eyes from the Dangers of Blue Light

November 16, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged eye health / health risks / Technology by Kayla Gonzalez

Studies show that cutting back on salt reduces your risk of stroke, heart attack, and more. Photo by mkupiec on Pixabay. — This article is part of a series on American sodium consumption. This is part 2! Read part 1 here. Pass the salt, or pass ON the salt? Why is cutting sodium so important? According to the American Heart Association, it could prevent a projected “450,000 cases of cardiovascular disease and […]

You Should Be Cutting Back on Salt! Here’s Why and ...

November 14, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged fda / Food and Drug Administration / heart disease / nutrition by Cristin Dickey

Sodium is a rarely talked about cause of widespread disease. The FDA is trying to change that. Photo by Edi Libedinsky on Unsplash. — Brined Inside Growing up in America in the early 2000s, I don’t remember anyone warning me about my sodium intake. It seemed like calories, carbs, sugar, and anything and everything fried got the boot, but I never got any frowns reaching across the dinner table for the saltshaker or licking […]

FDA Reduces American Sodium Limit

November 10, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged fda / food and drink / health risks / nutrition by Cristin Dickey

EMDR therapy — What is EMDR therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy, also known as EMDR therapy, is a method of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals process the traumatic events that contribute to PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. EMDR was discovered by Dr. Francine Shapiro during a casual walk, when […]

A Dive into EMDR Therapy

November 8, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged anxiety / depression / mental health / Neurology / stress by Kayla Gonzalez

Halloween — Candy Conundrums With spooky season fully underway, families are gearing up for Halloween, likely planning to spend the evening participating in costume parties and trick-or-treating. Once kids collect all the candy they can carry, they’ll be digging into their favorite sweets. However, everyone involved in the festivities should proceed with […]

Avoiding Allergies on Halloween

October 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged healthy eating / healthy habits / lifestyle tips by Kayla Gonzalez

scary movies — The Science of Scared It’s common knowledge that the holidays make it very hard to eat healthily. Halloween is one of the main culprits with all the candy and sweet treats involved. Luckily for you, there may be a festive way to burn off those extra calories! Research done by […]

Keeping the Pounds Off with Scary Movies

October 26, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health trends / lifestyle tips / Wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Anesthetic awareness is a phenomenon that continues to trouble medical teams and patients alike. Photo credit: marionbrun; Source: Pixabay — Medical Horrors With October in full swing, like many others, my mind has shifted to the macabre. In fact, I’m of the belief that it’s not spooky season without indulging a little morbid curiosity. On that note, I recently learned about an incredibly disturbing phenomenon that takes place in the […]

What Happens When You Wake Up on the Operating Table?

October 19, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged emergency preparedness / health risks / hospitals / surgical procedures by Cristin Dickey

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