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Short-Term Health Insurance: A Smart Choice for Seasonal Needs Health insurance is a cornerstone of financial and personal well-being, but not everyone requires long-term coverage. For those facing temporary gaps, health insurance for short-term needs provides an affordable and flexible solution. Whether you’re transitioning between jobs, planning for holidays and […]

Stay Protected and Productive with Short-Term Health Insurance

December 16, 2024 in Medicare tagged finances / holidays and events / productivity / Seasonal Health by Nora Vargas

Weather and Chronic Pain — Cloudy with a Chance of Pain According to a new study by The University of Manchester, approximately 75% of people with long-term pain believe weather affects pain. It is a long-held belief that cold weather worsens pain. Other sufferers also report warm, damp, or rainy weather aggravates pain. Researchers set […]

New Study Shows Weather Affects Pain

January 8, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Arthritis / current events / environmental health / Seasonal Health / wellness by Jenny McCann

Avoid flu — Western and Desi ways to avoid flu this winter It is already winters and the flu season is here. Here are some basic ways to take care of yourself from the flu. Make sure you follow these to avoid flu or recover from the flu this winter. Wash your hands […]

How to avoid flu this winter

December 12, 2019 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health & safety / natural remedies / Seasonal Health / self-care / sleep health by Sara Awati

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: Dehydration When the body loses more fluids and salts than it is taking in, the individual experiences dehydration. There are different levels of dehydration where the body begins to lose the ability to function properly. The body loses fluids when we exhale, sweat, urinate and defecate. We take […]

Summer Dangers: Dehydration

June 27, 2018 in Medicare tagged health / Seasonal Health / Weather / wellness 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

Why Do We Sweat? We’ve all been there. It’s summer, you’re out doing yard work, laying by the pool, watching your kid play football or even walking to the store. It’s hot, and you start sweating. But why? Sweating plays a big role in maintaining internal body temperature and keeping […]

Why Do We Sweat?

June 9, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged anxiety / health / Seasonal Health by Andrea Hektner

What to Know about Heat Stroke This Summer Heat stroke is a severe form of hyperthermia. Hyperthermia refers to a variety of heat-related conditions the body goes through when a person’s internal temperature rises to dangerous levels. This condition is the opposite of hypothermia. Our bodies have a heat regulation […]

What to Know about Heat Stroke This Summer

June 1, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged environmental health / health & safety / Seasonal Health / Weather 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