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Woman sitting in a sunny park applies sunscreen to her arms. — Revisiting Sunscreen for Spring The seasons are starting to turn here in Texas, which means I have about .2 seconds before winter skips spring entirely and goes straight into summer. Before being strong-armed into an early grave by the equatorial blazes of the state, spring is a fleeting, rare, and […]

Revisiting Sunscreen for Spring

March 27, 2023 in Uncategorized tagged environmental health / health & safety / preventative health measures / Seasonal Health / Weather by Cristin Dickey

If your aging parents are still living independently, it can be a little stressful to think about all the ways they can hurt themselves throughout the home. Additionally, if they do get hurt, who is going to be there to help? Most adult children tend to have full-time jobs and […]

Elderly Parent’s Home Safety

February 20, 2023 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / alternative care / health & safety / Retirement / senior lifestyle by Kayla Gonzalez

The Harsh Truth of Tooth Loss Unfortunately, losing teeth can be a harsh reality for most older individuals. According to the CDC, nearly one in five adults 65 and older has lost all their teeth. Complete tooth loss is twice as likely among adults 75 and older (26%) compared to adults […]

Preventing Tooth Loss As You Age

October 24, 2022 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Bone Health / health / health & safety / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

Melasma According to the AAD, American Academy of Dermatology, melasma is “a skin condition that causes patches and spots, usually on the face, which are darker than your natural skin tone.” The skin condition is most common in women, especially when they have a flurry of hormones from expecting. Although […]

Melasma and Best Treatments

September 26, 2022 in Health tagged health / health & safety / mindfulness / self-care by Kayla Gonzalez

Shoes in boxes are seen on shelves. — Choosing the best shoes is important at any age. The shoes we wear can hinder or benefit our health. Are your shoes comfortable when you walk? Do they have enough foot support? Are you experiencing pain when you walk? There are several approaches to selecting the right pair of shoes. […]

Choosing the best shoes

September 19, 2022 in Medicare tagged health / health & safety / mindfulness / public health by Joey Hinojosa

An woman sprays a citrus-flowered air freshener. But is it safe?. — It is human nature to enjoy natural scents and smells. The smells of a ripe orange, fresh rain, or a home-cooked meal are pleasant scents most people enjoy breathing in. Over the last several decades, the household-cleaning industry has sold artificially scented products to mask or eliminate unpleasant odors. Are […]

Are air fresheners safe?

August 8, 2022 in Health / Medicare tagged health & safety / Respiratory Health / wellness by Joey Hinojosa

trick-or-treating — Trick-or-trauma? It’s about to be that time again when we can all dress up as our favorite characters and go out hunting for our favorite sweets. When I was younger, I would wait patiently for my mother to look through my candy for opened wrappers and expired sweets before I […]

Trick-or-Treating with Allergies

October 24, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health & safety / holidays & events / Nutrition / preventative health measures by Kayla Gonzalez

Mycotoxins can cause various health problems — Mycotoxins could be lurking in your home (or workplace) and might just be the culprit behind your chronic illness! But what are these stealth invaders? Why haven’t we heard about them before? And is it possible to reverse their effects? Let’s discuss! Is Mold Dangerous? Mycotoxins come from various forms […]

Mycotoxins: What You Should Know

October 12, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged environmental health / health & safety / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle by Cali Naughton

Woman enjoying a meal with a food intolerance — Healthy Lifestyle Since the outbreak of COVID-19, I have been focusing more on myself and my overall health. I knew keeping a healthy lifestyle was important, but in these trying times, I felt it was necessary to learn to listen to my body. Obviously, being stuck in a worldwide pandemic […]

Food Intolerance Maintenance

September 2, 2021 in Medicare tagged digestive health / health & safety / Nutrition / preventative health measures / wellness by Brittany Herring

back pain — Every single movement you make involves your spine somehow. Because of this, pulling a muscle reaching the top shelf at the grocery store, tying your shoes, or simply sleeping wrong can leave you with debilitating back pain. Because our backs are regularly undergoing pulls and aches and strains and tweaks, […]

How To Tell If Your Back Pain Is Serious

August 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health & safety / medicare / physical therapy / preventative health measures / senior fitness by Kayla Gonzalez