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Restorative Yoga — A Gentle Approach Restorative Yoga offers a gentle and more accessible approach to yoga while providing benefits such as easing muscle tension, relieving stress, and improving sleep. It is a slow quiet practice that focuses on relaxation, deep stretching, and opening your mind to a meditative state. It provides […]

Restorative Yoga

April 13, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / medicare / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Cali Naughton

https://unsplash.com/@wedding_dreamz?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditCopyText — Diabetes Prevention Program Seniors at risk for type 2 diabetes may find help managing their overall health. Medicare Part B offers a free once-per-lifetime Diabetes Prevention Program to those who qualify. The program is part of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program aimed at lifestyle changes to reduce an individual’s […]

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

March 24, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / self-care / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Cali Naughton

With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, many are looking for ways to improve their lives at home. After all, the majority of people now work and socialize from their homes, it only makes sense that they would seek new ways to workout at home, too! — With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, many are looking for ways to improve their lives at home. After all, the majority of people now work and socialize from their homes, it only makes sense that they would seek new ways to workout at home, too! Sure, there are plenty of […]

New Home Gyms Gain Popularity in Pandemic

February 13, 2021 in Health tagged health / health & safety / self-care / senior fitness by Macee Hall

Along with experiencing the physical benefits of walking, Hathaway has also been able to use his 24,901-mile total to raise funds for the Mattapoisett Land Trust, an organization he helped found in the 1970s. — 88-year-old Mattapoisett, Massachusetts resident Brad Hathaway finished walking the equivalent of the circumference of the Earth on October 3, after his doctor suggested he take up walking 32 years ago. Along with experiencing the physical benefits of walking, Hathaway has also been able to use his 24,901-mile total to raise […]

88-Year-Old Brad Hathaway Walks Earth’s Circumference for Mattapoisett Land Trust

October 6, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged health / senior fitness / wellness by Macee Hall

What is Silver Sneakers? — Can You Prevent Osteoporosis? It is true osteoporosis is linked to hereditary factors that you can not change, such as sex, age, and genes. There are ways, however, to improve and even prevent weakened bones. This includes adopting a healthy lifestyle and diet. Eating foods rich in calcium and vitamin […]

Can You Prevent Osteoporosis?

April 29, 2020 in Medicare tagged Bone Health / osteoporosis / senior fitness by Jenny McCann

Medicare tips for staying active — Stay Active, Connected and Healthy As We Age Tips to stay active, connected and healthy as we age. Social connection is essential for not only a healthy lifestyle but helping to maintain our overall well being. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we overlook the importance of staying socially connected. This […]

Stay Active and Connected As We Age

March 31, 2020 in Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / Retirement / senior fitness / senior lifestyle by Jenny McCann

BMI (Body Mass Index) is the measure of a person’s body fat. It is important because a high BMI can affect your insurance policy and the overall cost. A high BMI can lead to an automatic decline of a policy from carriers, whether for Medicare or Life insurance. How can […]

What is BMI?

March 13, 2020 in Medicare tagged diet / medicare / self-care / senior fitness by Micah Boulter

mutually well — Empower Brokerage does not operate the Mutually Well program. If you have questions about Mutually Well, please contact their customer service Monday – Friday 8 am – 8 pm, EST at one of their phone numbers below. For English: 1-888-572-7826 and for Spanish: 1-888-835-2514 You can also e-mail them at […]

Mutually Well Senior Wellness Program Questions and Answers

December 12, 2019 in Health / Medicare tagged Mutual of Omaha / mutual of omaha mutually well / mutually well / mutuallywell / senior fitness / silver sneakers / silversneakers / ymca by Bill Bronson

Facebook continues its stride in the technology field, this time launching a new feature that helps suggest preventive health screenings. The new app called Preventive Health is now available on all IOS devices as well as Android devices. Working with recommendations from guidelines associated with the American Cancer Society, the […]

Preventive Health App: Facebook Offering Help To Manage Your Health

November 6, 2019 in Medicare tagged health / preventative health measures / senior fitness / Technology by Jadon Sennet

Fitbit Purchased By Google: Why This Move Makes Sense The parent company of Google, Alphabet, announced November 1st that they would be acquiring tech/fitness tracker Fitbit. Fitbit has made a name for itself as an activity tracker, wireless-enabled wearable technology device. It is able to measure data such as steps […]

Fitbit Purchased By Google: Why This Move Makes Sense

November 5, 2019 in Medicare tagged health / senior fitness / Technology by Jadon Sennet