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Ah, yes, fall has come once again. The weather is cool, the leaves are falling, and pumpkin spice lattes warm our souls. Time to break out the winter clothes and snuggle up with a warm cup of hot cocoa. Just as we start to enjoy the changing of the seasons, […]

Is There More Sickness in the Fall?

November 14, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged health / Seasonal Health / senior fitness / sleep health / Weather by Andrea Hektner

Fall is here, y’all! The the leaves are a kaleidoscope of colors, and the weather is just right for stroll through the park. Plus, there’s something about being outdoors in nature that gives us a sense of calm, clears our mind, and promotes happiness. What is it about getting fresh […]

Fresh Air Is Essential to Good Health

November 11, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged health / mental health / natural remedies / nature / senior fitness by Andrea Hektner

The core idea behind retirement is to relax after working hard, but you may be surprised to experience some newfound sources of stress. Retirement is a huge life transition, just as marriage, children, and starting a new career. With any of these transitions comes uncertainty. This major milestone may leave […]

Retirement Transition Struggles and How to Handle Them

November 8, 2017 in Health / life / Medicare tagged family / Retirement / senior lifestyle / Social Security / socialization by Andrea Hektner

Happy Halloween everyone! It is time for fun, scares, ghouls, and fools. Halloween is not complete without delicious sugar filled candy. Whether giving it away to knocking trick-or-treaters, or eating it yourself, Halloween would not be the same without our sweet treats. Unfortunately, as sweet and wonderful as Halloween candy […]

Halloween Candy: More Trick than Treat

October 31, 2017 in Health tagged health / health & safety / heart health by Andrea Hektner

Stretching is essential for warming up before exercising, increasing flexibility, and improving balance. As we get older, it gets harder and harder to retain our flexibility and balance. In this article, we explore why maintaining a stretch routine is so important. The Benefits of Stretching Every Day Stretching your muscles […]

Stretching for Seniors

October 25, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged Arthritis / heart health / physical therapy / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Andrea Hektner

The winter months are slowly creeping up, and with the dropping temperatures come the rise of the flue and common cold. So why is it that people are more likely to get sick during these chilly seasons? Well, it’s not exactly the weather that’s the culprit. It’s the germs and […]

5 Tips on How to Avoid Catching a Cold This ...

October 12, 2017 in Health tagged health / influenza / preventative health measures / senior fitness / sleep health by Andrea Hektner

What is ESRD? End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the last stage of chronic kidney disease. Individuals in this stage need dialysis or a kidney transplant. Your kidneys are necessary to clean blood, manage fluids, balance chemicals, and control blood pressure. Dialysis can substitute for some of these functions, but […]

ESRD

October 3, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged kidney disease / medicare / medicare benefits by Andrea Hektner

What is it about sharks that make people frightened and uncomfortable? After all, a person is 2 times more likely to die from an alligator attack, 20 times more likely to die from annual tornadoes, and 1000 times more likely to die while bicycling. So, who’s really our enemy here? […]

5 Fin-tastic Ways Sharks Can Help Advance Human Medicine

August 24, 2017 in Health tagged alternative medicine / cancer / Medical Advancements by Andrea Hektner

Over 20 states in America have a high fail rate of prescribed antibiotics to treat acute bronchitis. Aetna is working with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to identify clinicians who have inappropriately prescribed the antibiotics. By tracking these clinicians down and informing them of the issue, Aetna […]

Aetna’s Tireless Efforts on Tackling Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria

August 19, 2017 in Health tagged health / health & safety / Prescription drugs by Andrea Hektner

Imagine a world where a person doesn’t have to physically drive to the doctor’s office. Instead of sitting in a cold office waiting for hours, they get to sit comfortably in their own home wearing pajamas as they speak with their doctor. That future is now and Aetna has implemented […]

Telemedicine Services: Aetna and the Future of Healthcare

August 4, 2017 in Health tagged Insurance Carrier News & Products / Medical Advancements / Technology / telehealth by Andrea Hektner