Medicare provides insurance for most seniors 65 and older, but getting covered isn’t as simple as it may seem. In fact, you have a choice of Medicare plans, and the decision you make can affect the […]
Do you know which one you’d choose? When I think about the most painful experiences in my life—whether they involved physical pain or emotional pain—I notice something funny. The amount of hurt I felt at […]
Last spring at my long-overdue, full-body exam, my doc did the mental math, and told me I was overdue for my screening colonoscopy. Really? I should go to another doctor who’s going to stick a […]
COVID-19 has made the word “sanitize” nearly an everyday word. We’re washing our hands, cleaning our homes and also cleaning our devices. Aside from gliding rubbing alcohol over our smartphones, there’s a product that some […]
Some of the greatest inventions known to man were developed to solve fundamental problems. Some of those would achieve legendary status. The ice resurfacer, in its most basic descriptive name, no matter the manufacturer, is […]
Red, purple, green, blue. Red, purple, green, blue. Why is this important? Well, hold that thought. Have you ever been about to leave your house in the morning rush and realized that you have no […]
Eating organic foods whenever possible has been shown to reduce your exposure to toxic substances, such as pesticides. But food is just one source to consider when evaluating all of the possible toxins in your […]
Marijuana legalization is a topic in the upcoming presidential election Medical marijuana laws are drastically different from state to state. Many states have legalized it, while others have not. Some states only allow low grade […]
Your doctor spent at least 11 years in post-secondary education to be in a position to take care of you. She probably puts in 50 to 60 hours a week or more on the job. And […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises the public to wear face masks or covers in public where social distancing measures are difficult to maintain in order to avoid spreading the coronavirus. There […]
Looking at death rates per capita The COVID-19 global pandemic is being handled differently in every country around the world, with varying degrees of success. Many health professionals have viewed the United States’ handling of the pandemic […]
Students enrolling in college for the 2020-21 school year are facing a very different set of circumstances than ever before. With the coronavirus pandemic still surging across the U.S., many colleges have delayed reopening for […]
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health as an older adult. Not only can it help to prevent many health problems that often come with age, […]
A doctor in Deal, New Jersey, says he has “absolute confirmation” of two cases of COVID-19 reinfection in patients belonging to the same family. Dr. Stuart Ditchek posted a YouTube video Wednesday night saying “We now […]
Since COVID-19 was first discovered in the U.S. in February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been hard at work trying to figure out the best ways to prevent the spread of […]
When it comes to finding the perfect biking backpack, there’s more than meets the eye. Comfort is of course a top priority, as with any bag, but so too is water proofing, the number, size […]
Google has updated its maps app to now show guidelines at the top when Covid-19 may impact how someone is traveling. Directions will now include, where possible, details from train delays to border crossing restrictions in some […]
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health as an older adult. Not only can it help to prevent many health problems that often come with age, […]
For weeks — months at this point — the novel coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news headlines and our lives. Stay-at-home orders meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, along with the steps many individuals […]
The coronavirus pandemic has led to millions of Americans facing layoffs or furlough from their jobs. But even as the response to COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented unemployment and concerns of a looming recession, it’s also increased demand for […]
Starting in the 1980s, drunk driving laws were made significantly harsher across the United States. These harsher punishments have helped significantly reduce the number of drunk driving fatalities over the past 40 years. Nevertheless, driving […]
When the residents of Austin, Texas, were ordered to shelter in place on March 24th, Rachel Lily Campbell knew she’d have to suspend her fitness classes. The franchisee and trainer at Fit4Mom also knew she’d […]
Weight loss. Bleeding. Bloating. Cough. When are symptoms like these a temporary bother, and when are they early signs of something much worse — like cancer? “The vast majority of the time, these issues aren’t […]
You’re a 20-year-old college student, and all your “live” courses are now being taught online. So there you are, alone in your room with a laptop parked atop the same desk where you scratched out […]
The novel coronavirus has been a crash course for many people on washing their hands — properly. But the devices we carry in our hands may also need cleaning as well. In particular, our smartphones […]
Drone company Draganfly, is working with a team in Australia to remotely monitor and detect if people have the novel coronavirus, the company said in a press release. Draganfly operates as a drone company, and […]
Almost everyone will experience lower back pain in their lifetime — about 80% of adults. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), low back pain is the most common cause of […]
You got the memo on meditation. You know it’s supposed to relieve stress and anxiety, which there’s no shortage of today. And you’ve heard it may also be good for: Reducing symptoms of menopause Lowering blood pressure […]
ValuePenguin calculated the likelihood that students will experience different types of crime at colleges and universities across the nation during a four-year enrollment. Nationally, larceny is the most common property crime on colleges, while rape […]
From Kaiser Health News Every politician condemns the phenomenon of “surprise” medical bills. Last week, two committees in the House were marking up new surprise billing legislation. One of the few policy proposals President Donald Trump […]