Making Medicare Supplements Easy – 1-888-446-9157

preventative health measures

WHAT IS GLAUCOMA? January is glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a condition that can lead to vision loss or blindness as it damages the eye’s optic nerve. Increased fluid builds up and creates pressure, which leads to the damage. The disease is the third most common cause of blindness in […]

Glaucoma Awareness Month

January 30, 2018 in Medicare tagged diabetes / eye health / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

What Are Cataracts? Cataracts are the leading cause of vision loss in people over the age of 40, affecting more than 22 million Americans over 40. By 65, you have a 50% chance of developing a cataract. Furthermore, your chance jumps to 70% by age 75. It is more common than […]

What Are Cataracts?

January 19, 2018 in Medicare tagged eye health / health / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

During the winter months, the cold air can create challenges and lead to pain. Older adults are more at risk for injury and complications. When temperatures drop below freezing, snow and ice can be fatal by increasing the risk of falls, hypothermia and frostbite. Winter is an important time to […]

Cold Weather Safety for Seniors

January 5, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged falling / health & safety / preventative health measures / Seasonal Health 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

Scientists have been working with a vaccine for type 1 diabetes, and will start human trials in 2018. If successful, the diabetes vaccine will have the potential to reduce the number of new type 1 cases every year by providing immunity against the virus that triggers the body to attack […]

Potential Type 1 Diabetes Vaccine

December 14, 2017 in Health tagged diabetes / health / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures by Andrea Hektner

Do you love cheese? Do your goals include having great heart health? Well do we have some great news for you! New findings suggest that the diary product might reduce risks of developing heart disease or stroke. Up until recent years, cheese has been thought of as unhealthy, filled with […]

Cheese Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

December 12, 2017 in Health tagged diet / heart health / Nutrition / preventative health measures / wellness by Andrea Hektner

U.S. authorities approved the world’s first digital drug last week. It contains a very small microchip embedded inside of a pharmaceutical drug. How does the pill work? Once the pill is dissolved by stomach acid, the microchip sends signals to a smart device to notify physicians of its consumption. This […]

Digital Pills: The Future of Healthcare Is Medicinal Tracking

December 3, 2017 in Uncategorized tagged health insurance / Medical Advancements / preventative health measures / Technology by Andrea Hektner

Hemophilia — The Tissue Biopsy A biopsy is the removal of a small piece of tissue or cells. This is then analyzed under a microscope to look for abnormalities or mutations. A biopsy is one of the first steps a doctor will take when a patient exhibits symptoms of cancer or another […]

How the Liquid Biopsy Can Change Cancer Treatment

December 1, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged cancer / health / Medical Advancements / 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

Fitness wearables have been an exceptionally useful tool in helping people lose weight. It also helps people stay on track of their health. Many notable companies have been implementing a subsidiary program for their members to use the technology and track it. If they make a certain goal or hit […]

UnitedHealthcare Motion Implements Fitness Wearables

November 27, 2017 in Health / Medicare tagged health insurance / preventative health measures / senior fitness / Technology / wellness by Andrea Hektner