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Japan may hold the answers for combating obesity in the United States, but it will take more than a personal overhaul to make needed changes. Photos by cottonbro on Pexels. — COVID-19 has worsened obesity worldwide… so what now? Amidst a year-long blitz of harrowing COVID-19 news, it’s not difficult to imagine that a lot of us have quite literally dropped the ball on our health regimes. I for one canceled my gym membership, retired my tennis shoes to the deepest […]

The Obesity Pandemic: The United States vs. Japan

June 14, 2021 in Health / life / Uncategorized tagged Fitness / healthy living / nutrition / public health / walking by Cristin Dickey

Scientists alarmed by large amounts of carcinogen benzene in household sunscreens. Photo by Anna Tarazevich on Pexels. — Cancer-Causing Sunscreen…? Valisure, an independent research laboratory based in Connecticut, just released a detailed report finding gratuitous amounts of benzene in many commonly available sunscreens. Benzene is a flammable liquid used in producing things like rubber, plastic, pesticides, detergents, gasoline, and the like. Because it evaporates quickly in oxygen, most people […]

Carcinogen Benzene Found in Common Sunscreens

June 9, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged cancer / health / health risk / summer by Cristin Dickey

Optogenetics, the study of genetic engineering utilizing properties of light, may hold the cure to degenerative eye diseases. Photo by Hasan Albari from Pexels. — The Illuminated Brain Many of the greatest minds in the world have been hard at work for generations pushing back against merciless chronic conditions. Now, cures against cancer, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, major depressive disorder, psychosis, and myriad more are closer to reality than ever before. How? The answer lies in optogenetics, […]

Breakthrough Optogenetics Test Helps Blind Patient “See” Using Algae Proteins

June 8, 2021 in life / Uncategorized tagged eye health / physical health / technology by Cristin Dickey

business phone — Having outdated phone technology can hurt your business. In order to be at your best, you want to make sure you have all the best tools. Here are 5 features that your business phone needs. Announcements Whether you have 100 employees, or just yourself, you could use announcements (greetings). Announcements […]

5 Features A Business Phone Needs

June 5, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged business planning / career / technology by Kayla Gonzalez

With the public school enrollment rate down, experts believe we're in the middle of a missing student crisis. Photo by bantersnaps on Unsplash. — School is back in session, but not for all… It’s been over a year since American public schools closed their doors to protect against the spreading of the coronavirus. Now, school is back in session with varying degrees of in-person and virtual learning, but that doesn’t mean that every student […]

America’s Missing Student Crisis: School Systems Struggle to Locate Thousands ...

June 1, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged child safety / education / future by Cristin Dickey

More and more adults 65 and up are continuing to work. By doing so, they must decide if they want to remain on their employer-sponsored insurance plan or sign up for Medicare. Let us consider the possibilities and determine if either is a “better” option. More Than 20 Employees If […]

I’m 65 and Still Working: What Now?

May 31, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged buying life insurance / career / employer life insurance / medicare / medicare benefits by Kayla Gonzalez

precision medicine — Every single person is unique in their own way, and this is especially true regarding our bodies. Precision medicine takes into account one’s own unique bodily qualities and applies them to health care. Precision Medicine Precision medicine is a recent development in health care in which providers consider individual differences […]

What is Precision Medicine?

May 28, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged cancer / prevention / treatment programs by Kayla Gonzalez

indemnity — Health insurance can be categorized into two very broad categories: indemnity vs. managed care health plans. Indemnity An indemnity plan, also known as a “fee-for-service” plan, gives you the freedom to choose what providers and hospitals you choose to go to. The insurance company would then be responsible for a […]

Indemnity vs. Managed Care

May 25, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged advantages of life insurance / cost of life insurance / indemnity / life insurance / life insurance terms by Kayla Gonzalez

exercising — Exercise has a lot of benefits, and this is especially true for older people. It is worth it to make exercise a part of your daily routine. Four Types of Exercise You can enjoy four different types of exercise that each helps you with a certain part of your physical […]

The Elderly and Exercising

May 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health / healthy living / physical health / physical therapy / seniors by Kayla Gonzalez

summer — We are getting a little closer to the strikingly hot temperatures of summer, and after losing out on our last summer, we are all ready to head outside (safely) and enjoy the sun. During all the fun we hope to have, we should keep in mind the potential health implications […]

Stay Cool and Safe This Summer

May 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged #tips / health / personal wellness / safety / summer by Kayla Gonzalez