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Joint pain — The Importance of Joint Health Joint pain is a common but serious condition that may keep you from partaking in various day-to-day activities. Many people think of joint pain as something that only occurs in older adults, however, younger generations may also suffer from it. The key is to tend […]

How to Prevent Joint Pain

October 20, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Arthritis / Bone Health / Nutrition / preventative health measures / senior fitness by Brittany Herring

Massage therapy for osteoarthritis — Throughout the U.S., millions are affected by osteoarthritis every year. Massage therapy may be able to relieve pain and stiffness as well as improve mobility. The best results seem to come after several weeks of consistent massage therapy. What is Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease, and it is one […]

Massage Therapy for Osteoarthritis

June 12, 2021 in Health / life tagged alternative medicine / alternative therapy / Arthritis by Cali Naughton

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

Weather and Chronic Pain — Cloudy with a Chance of Pain According to a new study by The University of Manchester, approximately 75% of people with long-term pain believe weather affects pain. It is a long-held belief that cold weather worsens pain. Other sufferers also report warm, damp, or rainy weather aggravates pain. Researchers set […]

New Study Shows Weather Affects Pain

January 8, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Arthritis / current events / environmental health / Seasonal Health / wellness by Jenny McCann

osteoporosis — Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs when bone density decreases and bones become more porous, therefore weaker and brittle. With less bone mass present, bones become more prone to breaking. Bone density begins to decrease after a person hits 35 years old. Bone Basics Our […]

Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

June 7, 2018 in Medicare tagged Arthritis / Bone Health / osteoporosis by Andrea Hektner

Cancer, Accident, Stroke, and Hospital Indemnity Plans — As people age, the risk of developing chronic conditions rises. Life expectancy rates have increased over the past two decades, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). Managing your lifestyle, such as diet, sleep schedule and taking the right preventative steps can keep you healthy over 65. […]

Chronic Conditions Common in Seniors

January 2, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged Arthritis / cancer / diabetes / heart disease / preventative health measures 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

About 350 million people in the world suffer from arthritis. This painful ailment effects every movement made and can keep us from living life to the fullest. Seniors especially suffer from arthritis. Half of all people 65 and older have this disease. The Mayo Clinic defines arthritis as inflammation of […]

Relieve Arthritis Pain with These Tips

October 5, 2017 in Medicare tagged Arthritis / senior fitness / senior lifestyle / weight management by Andrea Hektner

Arthritis is a common disease that affects millions of Americans over the age of 65. It is the leading cause of disability and can lead to chronic, everyday pain. There are several types of arthritis, and symptoms can vary from person-to-person. It must be diagnosed by a physician, and you […]

Relief From Arthritis Pain

August 14, 2017 in Medicare tagged Arthritis / health / health & safety / senior fitness / weight management by Andrea Hektner

We have all dealt with the frustration of a stiff neck or sore back. Suddenly, simple tasks like reaching into a cupboard, turning to check if it is safe to merge while driving, or even lying down to go to sleep become uncomfortable. The silver lining? For most of us, that […]

Arthritis: Causes, Symptoms, & Types

March 8, 2017 in Medicare tagged Arthritis / medicare / medicare benefits by Bill Bronson