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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

diabetes — Parts of the country have been experiencing record-breaking temperatures. While everyone is feeling the effects of the heat, individuals with diabetes are especially at risk. Having both diabetes and extreme heat can be a dangerous combination. Heat and moderate-to-high physical activity may cause excessive sweating, dehydration, and glucose spikes. People […]

Why Having Diabetes in Extreme Heat Can Be Dangerous

July 30, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged diabetes / health & safety / Weather by Kayla Gonzalez

The kissing bug carries disease-causing parasites that are incredibly harmful to the human body. Photo by Macro on Pexels. — There’s a New Bug in Town With a spectacularly hot and lively summer now in full swing, Americans are on high alert for pests. It seems like every other cable ad and news story is about a new insect repellant or surprise snake den. Author’s aside: did anyone else see […]

Southern United States’ ‘Kissing Bug’ Deadly to Humans

July 25, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged current events / health & safety / nature / parasites by Cristin Dickey

hurricane — With hurricane season kicking off, we are already seeing storms hit certain parts of the nation. Whether or not you live in an affected area, understanding how to prepare for a hurricane is important. There is not much you can do to stop a natural event from occurring, but the […]

A Guide to Hurricane Preparedness

July 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health & safety / nature / Seasonal Health / Weather by Kayla Gonzalez