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Walking has many health benefits. — Walking for Health Walking offers a wide variety of health benefits. It may seem too easy an exercise to have such a big impact on your health, but it really is that simple. Walking may help you increase your energy, boost your mental health, and improve your heart health, among […]

Walking Into Better Health

August 8, 2021 in Health tagged exercise / healthy body / lifestyle tips / travel / Wellness by Cali Naughton

seiza — What is Seiza? Based on ancient Japanese standards, Seiza is considered the formal way of sitting. The term translates to “sitting with a correct posture.” The position is characterized by neatly folded legs, an erect spine, and feet neatly tucked underneath the body. Many traditional tea ceremonies and Japanese performances […]

How Seiza, the Japanese Style of Sitting, Can Improve Posture

August 6, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips / Wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Core strength is the intrinsic foundation for safe and effective activity. Photo by Szabolcs Toth on Unsplash. — Starting from the bottom… When I got my first job out of college, I had a special opportunity to work with a personal trainer at my local fitness center. Our sessions were an hour a week, and much like my actual college experience, came with lots and lots of homework. […]

Why Is it So Important to Have a Strong Core?

July 11, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged exercise / healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips by Cristin Dickey

Many migraine sufferers are finding relief with Botox injections in specific areas in the head, neck, and shoulders. Photo by Sam Moqadam on Unsplash. — First, a story… I suffer from migraines. I had my first attack when I was eleven or twelve, but I remember it like it was yesterday. Imagine it: a gangled, pale, faintly mustachioed preteen girl sprinting headlong through the first lap of puberty— awkward, uncoordinated, and silly, but nevertheless thrilled […]

A Look at Treating Migraines with Botox

June 22, 2021 in Health / Uncategorized tagged healthy body / healthy mind / mental health / surgical procedures / therapy by Cristin Dickey

COPD rehabilitation Coverage through Medicare — Pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD may be available to individuals at decreased cost through Medicare Part B coverage. A rehabilitation program provides many benefits to those living with COPD. Slowed disease progression, increased lifespan, a better quality of life, and minimized flareups are some of the ways a rehabilitation program can […]

COPD: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Through Medicare

June 20, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged health risks / healthy body / lifestyle tips / lung health by Cali Naughton

nutrition facts label — If you are anything like me, you throw grocery items in your cart without taking a single look at the nutrition facts label. This is because many Americans don’t understand how to read the label correctly. All of the information on the label changes for each item, so in this […]

How to Read a Nutrition Facts Label

June 17, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Health Goals / health risks / healthy body / healthy eating by Kayla Gonzalez

summer — Summer will be creeping up on us pretty soon, and as the temperature gets higher, our thirst for outdoor activity does too. But before you just run to the beach, you should be aware of the health implications that come along with the heat. Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke If […]

Beat the Summer Heat

May 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged family health / Health Goals / healthy body / nature by Kayla Gonzalez

Getting active again — The past year has come with many challenges and has made getting active harder for many people. With lockdowns, social distancing, and staying home, many people have found it difficult to maintain physical activity. As we begin turning the corner, more and more people are finding themselves starting to work […]

Getting Active: Tips for Starting Again

May 7, 2021 in Health tagged exercise / healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips / Wellness by Cali Naughton

The everlasting battle of cardio vs. weightlifting rages on, as each compete for the title of best exercise regimen. Realistically, however, no one can expect to see killer results without incorporating aspects of both into a workout routine. — The everlasting battle of cardio vs. weightlifting rages on, as each compete for the title of best exercise regimen. Realistically, however, no one can expect to see killer results without incorporating aspects of both into a workout routine. Although cardio and weightlifting each provide some helpful benefits on their own, […]

Cardio vs. Weightlifting: Which reigns supreme?

April 28, 2021 in Health tagged exercise / healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips by Macee Hall

Ear health and hearing loss have massive impacts on overall quality of life. Photo by Jessica Flavia on Unsplash. — To Hear and Be Heard… Ahhh, youth. Everything seems easier to the rosy-cheeked, limber-limbed, and unjaded. The senses are sharp and clear. The body feels and functions. And if you’re fortunate enough to have access to the right care and resources, you can work to extend the senses of childhood […]

The ESSENTIAL Health Tip That You Haven’t Heard Before

April 25, 2021 in Health tagged health risks / healthy body / healthy habits / lifestyle tips by Cristin Dickey