Senior Living Blog
Diabetes: Are you over-monitoring your blood sugar?
Diabetes: Are you over-monitoring your blood sugar? New evidence shows that many people with type 2 diabetes test their blood sugar levels too often, which costs hundreds of dollars a year. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
December 13, 2018
7 Tips To Managing Holiday Stress
Parties, shopping, cooking, cleaning, entertaining and unwelcome guests — from Christmas to New Years, the festivities present a dizzying array of demands. For many, the stress of the holidays results in fatigue, insomnia, illness, anxiety and depression, rather than peace and joy.
December 5, 2018
What You Need To Know About 2018 Medicare Part B Rates and IRMAA
If you have higher income, the law requires an adjustment to your monthly Medicare Part B (medical insurance) and Medicare prescription drug coverage premiums. Higher-income beneficiaries pay higher premiums for Part B and prescription drug coverage. This affects less than five percent of people with Medicare, so most people don’t pay a higher premium.
October 8, 2018
Progress Update On New Medicare Cards
Here is an important update provided by The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as they continue to successfully mail newly-designed Medicare cards with the new Medicare Number.
September 20, 2018
Can A 16-Week Lifestyle Intervention Impact Blood Pressure?
Can a 16-week lifestyle intervention impact blood pressure? A recent study demonstrates that simply changing diet and increasing exercise can significantly reduce blood pressure in just 16 weeks. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
September 10, 2018
Better Heart Health May Mean Lower Dementia Risk In Older People
A French study of older adults found that having more modifiable cardiovascular health measures at ‘optimal levels’ was tied to lower risk of dementia. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
August 23, 2018
14 Ways To Lose Weight Without Diet Or Exercise
Strict diets can be challenging to follow, and people may not always have the time or ability to exercise. However, a variety of simple lifestyle changes can help people lose weight and improve their health. These include taking probiotics, getting enough sleep… Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org
August 16, 2018
How Does Weight Loss “Fix” Type 2 Diabetes?
A recent trial has shown that weight loss can send type 2 diabetes into remission. Now, researchers explain why it happens, and why it doesn’t always work. Read More… Powered by NewsAPI.org How does weight loss ‘fix’ type 2 diabetes?
August 2, 2018
What You Need To Know About High Blood Pressure
In the United States, approximately 85 million people have high blood pressure – about 1 in every 3 adults over 20, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). The National Institutes of Health (NIH) estimate that about two-thirds of people over the age of 65 in the U.S. have high blood pressure. If left untreated or uncontrolled, high blood […]
July 13, 2018
Do you plan to work after the age of 65? Here are 5 Medicare pitfalls to avoid:
Do you plan to work after the age of 65? Here are 5 Medicare pitfalls to avoid: Read More……
July 9, 2018