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Reading for seniors — The Hidden Benefits of Reading for Seniors The young and old alike enjoy reading as a pastime, but it can also add some health benefits for older adults. Reading for seniors stimulates memory function and is a type of mental workout. From enhancing memory and decision making skills, reading can […]

The Hidden Benefits of Reading for Seniors

April 11, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / mental health / productivity / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Fresh Celery Month — Happy National Fresh Celery Month! Apium graveloens, also known by its common name celery, is a vegetable commonly enjoyed around the world. It is a great source of antioxidants and various vitamins, such as K, C, and B6. Fresh celery has many cardiovascular benefits as well as heart health benefits. […]

Happy National Fresh Celery Month!

April 5, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged alternative therapy / heart disease / heart health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Walmart in Early Talks to Purchase Humana According the the Wall Street Journal, the giant discount retailer Walmart Inc. is in the preliminary talks to buy and partner with the healthcare giant, Humana. Recently, there has been a string of large transactions in the healthcare industry, including CVS Health agreeing […]

Walmart in Early Talks to Purchase Humana

April 3, 2018 in Medicare tagged health / health insurance / telehealth / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Healthiest Countries — Healthiest Countries in the World In 2017, the Bloomberg Global Health Index evaluated 169 countries on the overall health of their citizens. Factors that came into play were life expectancy, health risks (including tobacco use and high blood pressure), and cause of death. Unfortunately, the United States placed 34th, due […]

Healthiest Countries in the World

March 16, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged Retirement / socialization / travel / wellness by Andrea Hektner

sleepwalking — The Science Behind Sleepwalking Neurology estimates that about 3.6 percent of Americans are prone to nocturnal wandering, a.k.a. sleepwalking. This equates to over 8.4 million people that have had a sleepwalking episode in the past year. While this […]

The Science Behind Sleepwalking

March 11, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged depression / sleep health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Daylight Saving Time — Daylight Saving Time Is Here! Get ready to turn your clocks forward! Daylight saving time will start at 2 a.m. on this Sunday, March 11th. What Is Daylight Saving Time? The federal government first enacted daylight saving time (DST) in 1918 during WWI. It was a measure first invented to conserve […]

Daylight Saving Time Is Here!

March 9, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged productivity / sleep health / wellness by Andrea Hektner

golf — Why Golf Is Good for You! While not typically considered a physically challenging sport, playing golf can be beneficial to both your mind and body. The game can stimulate you mentally, while getting you out of the house and walking around for several hours. How Golf Helps Your Heart Heart […]

Why Golf Is Good for You!

March 4, 2018 in Medicare tagged heart health / medicare / self-care / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Tamiflu — Does Tamiflu Really Work? As you may know, there is no cure for the flu. Your best shot at beating this virus and avoiding all those infamous symptoms is to get your flu shot. However, if you do catch the flu, your doctor may recommend taking a medication called Tamiflu. What […]

Does Tamiflu Really Work?

March 3, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged medicare / Pneumonia / self-care / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Trace Minerals – What Are They? To function properly, our bodies need several types of minerals. There are minerals you need in large doses, referred to as macrominerals, and there are trace minerals, which you need less of to carry out physiological processes. 8 Trace Minerals Zinc Iron Cobalt Copper […]

Trace Minerals: What Are They?

March 2, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged heart health / medicare / weight management / wellness by Andrea Hektner

Macrominerals — Macrominerals and Why You Need Them Our bodies need several essential minerals to function properly and maintain physiological processes, such as building bones and producing hormones. The difference in macrominerals and trace minerals is the amounts we need to function. Macrominerals are needed in larges doses while trace minerals are […]

Macrominerals and Why You Need Them

March 1, 2018 in Health / Medicare tagged heart health / medicare / self-care / wellness by Andrea Hektner