Month: June 2022

Despite having asthma, Nichole Steward (pictured, right) considered herself a typical 39-­year-­old living an active life, frequently visiting the beach and participating in roller derby. Though she was surprised when she began experiencing heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and fatigue, Nichole figured that it was nothing serious and might resolve on its own. As many …

The Importance of Speaking Up: One Woman’s Journey to Chronic Heart Failure Diagnosis Read More »

Posted: June 28, 2022 | Word Count: 372 For kids, summertime comes with a lot of pent-up excitement. It’s that time of year when kids can get out, take a break, try something new and make lifelong memories. It’s the return of favorite summer activities, like riding bikes through the neighborhood, swinging at the playground …

As children catch up on summer fun, catch them up on their routine vaccines Read More »

Food and gas prices continue to rise, on top of record-high housing costs in many cities across the U.S. If you’re an older adult who is already living on a tight budget, today’s inflation can be particularly difficult. Fortunately, there are programs available that can help you save money on health care, prescriptions, food, utilities …

Help for older adults on a budget may be a few clicks away Read More »

Sponsored by Pfizer Living with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis (AD) – also known as eczema – can be challenging.[1] In addition to having the physical burden that includes flare-ups of red, itchy, painful skin, there is also the emotional and social impact.[2],[3],[4],[5] Those living with eczema aren’t alone – in fact AD is one of the …

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Since 1965, Medicare has provided health care coverage to millions of Americans. Almost 64 million people in the United States were enrolled in Medicare as of October 2021, with more people becoming eligible and enrolling each year. Anyone on Medicare is at risk of Medicare-related fraud, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) …

Protect yourself from Medicare scams: Learn how to spot and report Medicare fraud Read More »

As the sun starts to shine brighter and the warmer weather invites us to gather with friends and family, it’s important to continue prioritizing our health and wellness throughout the season. One way to do so? Serving good-for-you foods when spending time with loved ones. Registered dietitian Natalie Rizzo shares how she infuses wellness into …

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Aspirin is one of the most common, useful, and effective over-the-counter medicines in the world and has been trusted by physicians for more than 120 years but more and more people are confused when it comes to appropriate usage. This confusion is a result of recent media coverage around the updates to the United States …

Aspirin Still Recommended to Help Prevent Another Heart Attack or Ischemic Stroke Read More »

You’re dreaming of a vacation where you can have fun while being healthy. You want to travel somewhere equal parts exciting and relaxing. You want meaningful experiences that inspire you to live your best life. And you are not alone, which is why wellness travel is experiencing huge interest in 2022. What is wellness travel? …

Why wellness travel is the year’s top vacation trend Read More »

(BPT) – Did you know chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects an estimated 37 million adults in the United States? Even more surprising, 90% of people in early stage CKD are unaware that they have the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between 10-30% of CKD cases have an underlying genetic …

6 ways genetic testing could make a difference for people with kidney disease Read More »

Navigating insurance coverage, especially with recent changes to prescription drug plans, can be confusing and stressful. This may be true because of increasing out-of-pocket medical costs. A 2017 Agency for Health Care Quality (AHCQ) study found that 11.5% of low-income adults with 2 or more chronic conditions enrolled in high-deductible health plans pay 10% of …

Entered a coverage gap? Don’t compromise your health by skipping blood thinners Read More »