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Because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed. — Over the past nine months, the novel COVID-19 has swept international news headlines. News of the coronavirus continues to emerge as we enter the fall and winter months, but because of the pandemic’s magnitude, several major health care headlines have gone largely unnoticed. Below are three health headlines you might […]

Health Care Headlines You May Have Missed in the Pandemic

October 30, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / telehealth / vaccinations / wellness 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

mental health ramifications of the pandemic — A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite a large impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found that Gen Z employees were three times more likely to seek professional help for the mental health ramifications of COVID-19 than other age groups. Causes […]

Mental Health Ramifications Of The Pandemic

September 14, 2020 in Health / life / Medicare tagged anxiety / COVID-19 / health & safety / mental health / wellness by Joe Manichia

Writing by hand may improve information retention and brain function among people of all ages. — Humanity is fast becoming more and more reliant on modern technology. Although we don’t have flying cars or robot butlers, we do carry palm-sized computers in our back pockets that allow us access to any information we want at the press of a button. Some of these technological advancements may […]

Writing by Hand Improves Retention and Brain Function

September 5, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged cognitive decline / cognitive health / eye health / wellness by Macee Hall

Introducing: Village Medical at Walgreens! The pharmaceutical company is ready to add doctor’s offices to hundreds of their United States drugstores. The chain recently announced it had made a deal with VillageMD, which will run primary-care clinics attached to the drugstores. The announcement outlined Walgreens’ intention to open 700 clinics […]

Village Medical at Walgreens

July 10, 2020 in Medicare tagged health / health & safety / wellness by Emily Schellin

benefits of walking — Need a Brain Boost? Take a walk. After gyms closed during COVID-19, neighborhoods came alive with people getting reacquainted with the benefits of walking – a form of exercise that requires no membership, no special gear, and no athletic ability. Research indicates the benefits of walking go far beyond burning […]

Need a Brain Boost? Take a walk.

July 3, 2020 in Medicare tagged health / mental health / wellness by Jenny McCann

Many people have been following the newest cases of coronavirus and wonder how it will affect the recent re-opening of the nation’s economy. With no end in sight to this vicious disease, some experts are predicting another complete economic shutdown. Some states are thriving now that they have re-opened many […]

Coronavirus Still a Threat for Many

June 29, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged COVID-19 / current events / health & safety / wellness by Emily Schellin

eight-hour sleep myth — The Eight-Hour Sleep Myth According to a study by the CDC, one-third of American adults do not get enough sleep on a regular basis. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research officially recommends that “adults aged 18-60 years old sleep at least seven hours each night to […]

The Eight-Hour Sleep Myth

June 28, 2020 in Medicare tagged anxiety / sleep health / wellness / workforce by Jenny McCann

If you have recently found that your idea of reading is logging in to your Facebook account and scrolling through your feed, then you may need a reminder about what health benefits reading an actual book has to offer. From textbooks to the ever-growing list of New York Times bestsellers, […]

Books for Your Brain

June 28, 2020 in Health / Medicare tagged Aging Gracefully / cognitive decline / preventative health measures / senior lifestyle / wellness by Emily Schellin

The self-care solution — How Free Radicals Play a Role in Health and Disease Free Radicals are associated with human diseases, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and many others. They also may have a link to aging, which is believed to be a gradual accumulation of free-radical damage. Substances that […]

How Free Radicals Play a Role in Health and Disease

June 15, 2020 in Medicare tagged health / health & safety / Nutrition / preventative health measures / wellness by Jenny McCann