Yearly Archives: 2021

The vaccination process has obviously come a long way, so let’s take a moment to stroll back in time and learn about vaccines throughout history.  
Over the last few years, there has been much discussion surrounding vaccinations, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many boasting selfies with their filled-out vaccination cards and proudly bearing side-effects, and new medications being developed in record time, it is easy to forget that immunization has been a prominent discussion […]

Vaccines Throughout History

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US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It’s no secret that Americans have long been plagued by medical debt that they cannot afford.  A single trip to the doctor can end up costing hundreds or thousands of dollars even with insurance, and patients are frequently left without any form of aid or debt forgiveness.  What […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

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Cases of COVID-related PTSD are expected to rise as we journey closer to herd immunity. Photo by Claudia Wolff on Unsplash.
It’s Not Over Yet With a return to normalcy pending, people are itching to mark the pandemic’s end date on their calendars.  The Gallup, armed with data from the CDC and Johns Hopkins University, has estimated that herd immunity could be achieved as early as June.  However, eliminating a plague […]

COVID-19 and PTSD: Mental Health Outcomes at the Dawn of ...

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Indulging in revenge procrastination can keep your body from functioning as it should.
A Brain Breakthrough Psychologists have recently coined a term for a startling new behavior in adult psychology: ‘revenge procrastination.’ If you can relate to the scenario below, you may struggle with revenge procrastination too! Emma is a single mom of two and a full-time teacher.  She wakes up early each […]

The Newest Psychological Trend: Revenge Procrastination

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internet
Technology is such a prominent tool during these times, and children are learning how to use a cellphone before they are potty-trained. It is hard not to go out without seeing a young kid holding a tablet. More children have been given access to the internet, but they do not […]

Teaching Your Child Internet Safety

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Snoring may be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea.
Obstructive sleep apnea affects many people and may eventually lead to health problems if left untreated. Medicare may be able to cover many of the costs associated with CPAP therapy for treatment. Getting treated is very important as it will decrease the risks of serious health conditions and improve overall […]

Medicare: Sleep Apnea Coverage

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Program for heart health and healing.
The costs of going through cardiac rehabilitation may be mostly covered by Medicare. Medicare offers a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program through their Part B coverage plans. The program covers both general cardiac rehabilitation as well as intensive cardiac rehabilitation. Rehabilitation The rehabilitation programs provide three main aspects. These are counseling, exercise, […]

Cardiac Rehabilitation Through Medicare

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Although the benefits of cardio and weights are each great on their own, blending the two with a well-balanced diet can create the optimal circumstances for increased fat loss, improved mental health, and enhanced overall wellness.
Many argue which provides a better overall workout, cardio or weight training. Realistically, however, you can’t expect to see any killer results without incorporating aspects of both into a workout routine. Although the benefits of cardio and weights are each great on their own, blending the two with a well-balanced […]

The Combined Health Benefits of Cardio and Weights

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