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Monthly Archives: April 2021

smartphone — Cell phones have made such significant innovations and it seems everyone has one. A smartphone allows us to have everything at our disposal. We can watch a movie, read a book, catch up on the news, talk to loved ones, do some online shopping, pay bills, etc. at any point […]

Ways to Spend Less Time on Your Smartphone

April 19, 2021 in Health / life tagged alarm clock / screen time / smartphone / smartphone addiction / turn off notifications / ways to spend less time on your phone by Kayla Gonzalez

A Volcanic Eruption in the Caribbean happened last Friday as La Soufriere in St. Vincent has erupted for the first time in over 40 years. On the northern end of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, La Soufriere has been dormant since 1979, until Friday morning when the volcano moved into […]

Volcanic Eruption in the Caribbean

April 18, 2021 in Health / life tagged anxiety / media / travel / Weather by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Drug-gene testing may be the answer to getting patients DNA-compatible medications. Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash. — Understanding drugs and your DNA… Did you know that a DNA sample can tell you how you’ll respond to certain drugs? A new and increasingly popular practice called pharmacogenomic testing, or drug-gene testing, makes it possible to sequence a patient’s DNA and determine which medications will work with their body… […]

Drug-Gene Testing: Is Your DNA the Future of Pharmaceuticals?

April 17, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged family / health / mindfulness / self-care by Cristin Dickey

Check out these ACA changes in the American Rescue Plan. — The recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 includes significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). From now until August 15, those eligible for ACA coverage can switch their healthcare plans and save money, thanks to the expanded subsidy guidelines available to most Americans. This perk is a rare […]

ACA Changes in the American Rescue Plan

April 16, 2021 in Health tagged health / health insurance / insurance help / Medicaid by Macee Hall

work-life balance — A lot of working adults struggle with maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This is especially true when you are working a demanding job that overflows out of the average workday. It causes a blurred line between personal and work time. However, there are always a few things you can do […]

How to Keep Work-Life Balance

April 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged family / self-care / senior lifestyle / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Photo by Joanna Kosinska on Unsplash — Coverage for Acupuncture Suffering from chronic lower back pain? While this is a frustrating situation, the good news is that Medicare Part B may cover acupuncture treatments for you. Acupuncture has long been known for its benefits of relieving muscle pain and tension and has become an increasingly popular choice […]

Medicare for Acupuncture

April 14, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged Arthritis / Bone Health / health / senior lifestyle by Cali Naughton

Restorative Yoga — A Gentle Approach Restorative Yoga offers a gentle and more accessible approach to yoga while providing benefits such as easing muscle tension, relieving stress, and improving sleep. It is a slow quiet practice that focuses on relaxation, deep stretching, and opening your mind to a meditative state. It provides […]

Restorative Yoga

April 13, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / medicare / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Cali Naughton

communication between the generations — Having different communication styles is to be expected between people. It is all dependent on location, the way you grew up, cultural differences, etc. There is an added layer when you take into consideration generational differences. It is not only that there are different terms and communication styles, but there […]

Difference in Communication Between the Generations

April 12, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged aging statistics / baby boomers / family / holidays & events by Kayla Gonzalez

The recent approval for a Medicaid extension of postpartum benefits will likely improve the lives of many new parents on Medicaid. — There has been much talk in the past weeks surrounding the recent American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, which will provide funding and provisions to benefit industries, businesses, and individuals affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic. Though most of the discussion has surrounded topics like a bailout for struggling companies […]

Medicaid Extension of Postpartum Benefits Approved for 2022

April 11, 2021 in Health tagged family / Medicaid / mental health / self-care by Macee Hall

Marriage and Family Therapy is currently under examination for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. Photo by cottonbro from Pexels. — The Ultimate Collective Everyone has their own idea of what a family is. Some assert that families are tight-knit groups of blood relatives while others favor found families of friends. There are sprawling families, sparse families, families that function as refuges, and families that feel lonely even when they’re together. […]

Will Medicaid Pay for My Marriage and Family Therapy?

April 10, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged family / Medicaid / mental health / self-care by Cristin Dickey