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Monthly Archives: June 2021

chronic fatigue syndrome — Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), is a neurological illness that can occur at any age. It manifests through extreme fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, exercise intolerance, and “brain fog.” As with most illnesses, CFS is unique to each patient and causes everyone to experience different symptoms at […]

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

June 30, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged neurology / sleep health / wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

Having pink, red, yellow, blue, or spotty sclerae could be a sign of an underlying condition. Photo by Lisa on Pexels. — Rose-Colored Lenses Spending a lot of time in front of a Zoom camera over the last year and a half has made me aware of a lot more things about my appearance, some of them easier to accept than others. For example, I discovered that I like my eyebrow shape, […]

Why Aren’t the Whites of My Eyes White?

June 29, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged eye health / health / Nutrition / wellness by Cristin Dickey

The benefits of coffee are proving to be plentiful, according to recent health studies. According to BMC Public Health, a peer-reviewed medical journal, drinking three to four cups of coffee a day could reduce the risk of contracting liver cancer and other alcohol-related liver diseases. Researchers studied the habits of […]

Coffee Related to Health

June 28, 2021 in Health / life tagged diet / heart disease / hearth health by Jeffrey Cooperstein

weather — If you have ever been around an older person when the weather is acting up, they may claim that they can “feel it in their bones.” They believe that the changing weather is the reason for their aching joints. It is a common saying, but is there any truth to […]

Does the weather affect your joints?

June 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Bone Health / health / Weather by Kayla Gonzalez

headphone — Advances in technology have allowed us to bring our favorite music, movies, podcasts, videos, etc. with us wherever we go. Our headphones allow us to enjoy these things on the move, while multitasking, and in public spaces. That being said, we should try to be more aware of the dangers […]

Safety Tips for Headphone Use

June 26, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged Aging Gracefully / ear health / health & safety / media / Technology by Kayla Gonzalez

According to a CBS news report, Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug could significantly raise premium costs for Medicare patients and make the overall program more costly. Aduhelm, a drug administered via infusion to help people with Alzheimer’s, will cost a whopping $56,000 per year for each patient according to Biogen. Approximately […]

Alzheimer’s Drug Could Significantly Raise Premium Costs

June 25, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged alzheimer's disease / current events / disease treatments / prescription drug coverage / Prescription drugs by Jeffrey Cooperstein

Reflexology — Reflexology may help usher tired and stressed individuals into a state of relaxation while also delivering many health benefits. There are several benefits believed to come from the neural stimulation of reflexology. While it isn’t used as a stand-alone treatment for health-related problems, it may be a complementary therapy for […]

Reflexology Benefits

June 24, 2021 in Health tagged alternative care / alternative medicine / disease treatments / neurology / wellness by Cali Naughton

Feeling low? Tired? Moody? It could be because of a vitamin D deficiency! Photo by Armin Rimoldi on Pexels. — The Deal with Vitamin D Scientists estimate that over one billion people in the world are vitamin D deficient. That means that at least one-eighth of all of the people on earth are suffering from a lack of this essential vitamin. Despite the “urgent need” for vitamin D intervention worldwide, […]

Over 1 Billion People Aren’t Getting Enough of This Essential ...

June 23, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged Bone Health / cancer / Nutrition / wellness 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 […]

The Migraine Compendium: A Look at Treating Migraines with Botox

June 22, 2021 in Health / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged disease treatments / natural remedies / neurology / preventative health measures / wellness by Cristin Dickey

COPD rehabilitation Coverage through Medicare — People suffering from COPD may qualify for Pulmonary Rehabilitation through Medicare. Finding help for COPD is important to manage symptoms and slow down the progression of the disease. A pulmonary rehabilitation program may help individuals improve their quality of life, decrease the frequency of flareups, and increase their lifespan. What […]

Medicare: COPD Rehabilitation

June 20, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged health / preventative health measures / Rehabilitation / Respiratory Health / wellness by Cali Naughton