US citizens struggle under the enormous burden of increasing medical debt.  Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.
Capital Capitol  It is 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.  […]

Medical Debt Pushes Many Americans to the Brink of Survival

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 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 ...

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

Updated CDC guidelines could soon feature the removal of outdoor mask mandates, according to health experts around the nation. According to the Center for Disease Control director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, that could be a possibility. With over 84 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the United States, the CDC […]

Updated CDC Guidelines

internet
Technology is such a prominent tool during these times, and children are learning how to use a cell phone 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 […]

Teaching Your Child Internet Safety

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

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

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

herd immunity
As we are trying to find our way out of the COVID 19 pandemic and looking for protection, we have been hearing a lot from experts and news reporters about herd immunity. Herd immunity is a term that defines a majority of the population as being immune to a virus […]

Herd Immunity: What is it?

***UPDATE: As of April 23, 2021, the CDC cleared the United Stated to resume use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The vaccine will now come with a warning of the potential, but rare, risk of life-threatening blood clots. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is under investigation by the CDC, […]

Vaccine is Under Investigation