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Top Air Purifying Plants For Your Home — Top Air Purifying Plants For Your Home The levels of air pollution in our homes can average 2 to 5 times higher than the air outside, according to a study by the Environmental Protection Agency. Especially after certain activities, such as paint stripping, indoor levels can be 1,000 times higher […]

Top Air Purifying Plants For Your Home

June 1, 2020 in Medicare tagged environmental health / health / health & safety / nature / wellness by Jenny McCann

Does the Weather Affect Our Health? We have always believed our health has been at least somewhat affected by the weather. Those with arthritis often believe their joint pain can almost predict the weather. While it is hard to ignore what our bodies have been able to tell us in […]

Does the Weather Affect Our Health?

March 27, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged environmental health / mental health / nature / travel / Weather by Emily Schellin

120_minutes_outside — Spend 120 minutes a week in nature, study says 120 minutes a week in nature. This is the precise amount of time we need in order to reap health benefits from the great outdoors. This is according to a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports. It is well […]

Spend 120 minutes a week in nature, study says

February 8, 2020 in Medicare tagged health / mental health / nature by Jenny McCann

Medicare Advantage Special Open Enrollment — CMS has established a special enrollment opportunity for individuals affected by a weather-related emergency or major disaster who need to enroll in, disenroll from, or switch Medicare health or prescription drug plans. This opportunity will be available in areas for which the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared an […]

FEMA Special Enrollment Period for 2020

December 16, 2019 in Medicare tagged government acts & responses / health & safety / medicare / nature / Special Enrollment Period by Jenny McCann

Stages of a Sunburn When UV rays, AKA sunlight, reach the skin, it can damage skin cells and even cause mutations which can lead to skin cancer. A major sign that your skin has been damaged is a sunburn. UVB rays contribute to the majority of sunburns. The stages of […]

Stages of a Sunburn

July 2, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged nature / Seasonal Health / skincare / Weather by Andrea Hektner

Eye Damage From the Sun We all know that too much sun exposure can age you quicker, but what effect does it have on your eyes? Too much exposure to UV light can cause significant eye damage, and increase the risk of developing certain eye diseases such as cataracts, cancer, […]

Eye Damage from the Sun

June 29, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged eye health / health & safety / nature / Seasonal Health / Weather by Andrea Hektner

Summer Dangers: Lyme Disease As the weather clears and temperatures rise, people begin to venture outdoors to travel, garden, hike, and enjoy themselves. While the summer brings more opportunities for outdoor fun, it can also increase some risk factors for heat stroke, sunburn, and insect bites. Deer ticks can transmit Lyme […]

Summer Dangers: Lyme Disease

June 21, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged health & safety / nature / Seasonal Health by Andrea Hektner

Groundhog Day — The History of Groundhog Day 2018 Groundhog Day Punxsutawney Phil has spoken! The results of this year’s Groundhog Day have been announced! February 2nd at 7:25 a.m. Eastern time, “Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators, and Weather Prophet Extraordinaire” saw his shadow and predicted 6 […]

The History of Groundhog Day

February 2, 2018 in Health / life / Medicare tagged current events / holidays & events / nature 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

Within the daily grind, it can be hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel. However, improving your quality of life is possible by making a series of small yet impactful changes in your daily routine. In this article, we’ll explore seven practical tips that can help […]

Improve Your Quality Of Life with These Seven Helpful Tips

August 9, 2017 in Medicare tagged mental health / nature / wellness by Andrea Hektner