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self-care solution — The importance of Self-Care One of the biggest trends for 2020 is self-care. When we say self-care, we’re not talking about treating yourself to a spa day or taking that long-awaited vacation. We’re talking about doing something – just for you – on a regular basis. Self-care is defined as […]

Self-Care Trends for 2020

February 3, 2020 in Health tagged dry january / emotional health / empower brokerage / medicare / mental health / physical health / self-care trends / self-help / spa day staycation / the self-care solution by Jenny McCann

This season’s unusual flu virus hit hard. It was caused by an abnormal viral strand that overpowers recent vaccines. Although reports show that the first week of the new year didn’t show high numbers of flu cases, there’s no cause for celebration. This drop in confirmed cases still leaves us […]

Unusual Flu Virus Hits Hard

February 2, 2020 in Health tagged empower brokerage / fatal flu / flu / flu vaccination / health insurance / influenza b by Emily Schellin

ACA Health insurance — How necessary is it that we wear a lead apron when undergoing an x-ray? Radiologists and medical physicists say the shielding tool may not be helping like we think. They claim it provides no benefit and “might even inadvertently expose people to higher radiation levels.” Are Lead Aprons Necessary? Many […]

X-Rays: How Necessary are Lead Aprons?

February 1, 2020 in Health tagged affect of radiation on organs / empower brokerage / health insurance / lead apron / medical technology / radiation exposure / radiology / x-rays by Emily Schellin

Collagen Supplements — Collagen Supplements: do they work? Perhaps you’ve seen Collagen supplements in stores and thought “what’s this all about?” Countless manufacturers of collagen supplements claim anti-aging benefits. Everything from reducing wrinkles, joint pain relief, wound healing to bone loss prevention. For that reason, collagen has become quite sought after in the […]

Do collagen supplements work?

January 31, 2020 in Health tagged anti-aging / collagen supplement / empower brokerage / health food store / joint pain / reduce wrinkles / skin elasticity / wound healing by Jenny McCann

If Obamacare ACA is overturned — What Disappears If Obamacare (ACA) is Overturned? In July, three 5th Circuit judges in New Orleans heard arguments about whether Obamacare (ACA) is constitutional. The federal appeals court is expected to issue their ruling on the case – State of Texas v. USA – any day now. At issue is […]

What Disappears If Obamacare (ACA) is Overturned?

January 29, 2020 in Health tagged 5th circuit / aca / affordable care act / empower brokerage / generic biologics / health insurance / Indian Health Service / marketplace / medicaid / medicare / new orleans / Obamacare / texas v. usa by Jenny McCann

Benefits and Risks of Tanning Sunlight and indoor tanning have become increasingly popular among adolescents and young adults. Almost everyone is familiar with the health risks, but are there any benefits of tanning? Excessive exposure can speed up skin aging and cause different skin cancers. But limited exposure can boost […]

Benefits and Risks of Tanning

January 26, 2020 in Health / Uncategorized tagged empower brokerage / mental health / skin health / sun benefits / sun risks / sunscreen / Tanning / uv / vitamin d by Emily Schellin

Staying awake in the workplace can be a task! Let’s face it, adulting is draining and work can be a chore. There are ways to keep your productivity up and maintain energy even when you’re sitting at a desk all day. Here are some useful tips to stay refreshed all […]

Tips for Staying Awake in the Workplace

January 22, 2020 in Health tagged brain food / empower brokerage / exercise / health insurance / stay active / stay alert / stay awake at work by Emily Schellin

ambetter my health pays card — Empower Brokerage does not operate the Ambetter My Health Pays program. You can contact Ambetter at the following link: https://www.ambetterhealth.com/contact-us.html. Ambetter My Health Pays Program Did you know you can earn up to $500 in 2020 with the Ambetter My Health Pays® Program? If you are an Ambetter member living in […]

Ambetter My Health Pays® Program

January 21, 2020 in Health tagged activity tracking / Ambetter / empower brokerage / fitness activities / my health pays program / preventative care by Jenny McCann

understanding opioid epidemic — Understanding the Opioid Epidemic The US is in the midst of an opioid overdose epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 130 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The center estimates the total economic burden of opioid misuse in the United States to be […]

Addiction and the Opioid Epidemic

January 19, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged addiction / cdc / centers for disease control and prevention / empower brokerage / fentanyl / Opioid epidemic / U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Jenny McCann

The importance of vaccinations before international travel is widely known. Yet why are we still constantly dropping the ball on this? A majority of infants, toddlers, and school-age children were not vaccinated at a pre-trial consultation for US pediatric international travelers. According to JAMA Pediatrics, “with more than 1000 [measles] […]

The Importance of Vaccinations Before Travel

January 8, 2020 in Health tagged empower brokerage / international travel / measles / measles outbreak / mmr vaccination / mumps / rubella / vaccines by Emily Schellin