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Fresh Celery Month — Happy National Fresh Celery Month! Apium graveloens, also known by its common name celery, is a vegetable commonly enjoyed around the world. It is a great source of antioxidants and various vitamins, such as K, C, and B6. Fresh celery has many cardiovascular benefits as well as heart health benefits. […]

Happy National Fresh Celery Month!

April 5, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged alternative therapy / heart disease / heart health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

risk of heart attack — What Happens During a Heart Attack? What Is a Heart Attack? When the flow of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, specific muscles of the heart cannot get oxygen and begin to die. The damage can be managed when treatment is given at the first sign of symptoms. Causes […]

What Happens during a Heart Attack?

March 20, 2018 in Medicare tagged health / heart disease / heart health / high cholesterol 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

National American Diabetes Month is observed in November in order to raise awareness about diabetes and its impact on over 30 million people in America alone. In addition, another 84 million people in the US are at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Education Program’s theme […]

November: American Diabetes Month

November 29, 2017 in Health tagged diabetes / health insurance / heart disease / kidney disease / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

Are you a part of the 62% of Americans who own a pet? If so, you most certainly experience the countless health benefits of caring for your furry companion. As a senior, you may wonder if having a pet can improve your health and vitality. Studies show that pets can […]

Pets Give Seniors a Healthy Life

August 11, 2017 in Medicare tagged alternative therapy / heart disease / pets / self-care / senior lifestyle by Andrea Hektner

Common Pain Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease Ibuprofen and other common painkillers have been linked to an increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to a new Danish study published in the European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. Authors say you should take caution when taking drugs, and people with […]

Common Pain Meds Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease

March 21, 2017 in Medicare tagged health & safety / heart disease / heart health / Prescription drugs by Bill Bronson