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

Ear health and hearing loss have massive impacts on overall quality of life. Photo by Jessica Flavia on Unsplash.
To Hear and Be Heard… Ahhh, youth.  Everything seems easier to the rosy-cheeked, limber-limbed, and unjaded.  The senses are sharp and clear.  The body feels and functions.  And if you’re fortunate enough to have access to the right care and resources, you can work to extend the senses of childhood […]

The ESSENTIAL Health Tip That You Haven’t Heard Before

Help Stopping Smoking
Getting Support Finding a way to quit smoking can be challenging to say the least, especially when you try to do it alone. The good news is that your Medicare Plan B insurance may provide you assistance on your journey. They offer a Tobacco Counseling Program that aims to support […]

Stop Smoking with Medicare

COBRA
Defining COBRA The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is a program that lets eligible employees and their dependents continue their employer-sponsored health coverage if they were let go or fall under the number of hours to remain covered. Employers with 50 or more full-time employees are required to provide […]

Defining COBRA

smartphone
Smartphone addiction is all too real. We have everything we could ever need in the palm of our hand. You can watch a movie, read a book, catch up on the news, talk to loved ones, online shop, pay bills, etc. at any moment of the day. While having everything […]

Easing Your Smartphone Addiction

The St Vincent Volcano Eruption in the Caribbean happened last Friday as La Soufriere erupted for the first time in over 40 years. On the northern end of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, La Soufriere had been dormant since 1979, until Friday morning when the volcano moved into an explosive […]

St. Vincent Volcano Eruption

Drug-gene testing may be the answer to getting patients DNA-compatible medications. Photo by the National Cancer Institute on Unsplash.
Understanding drugs and your DNA… Did you know that a DNA sample can tell you how you’ll respond to certain drugs?  A new and increasingly popular practice called pharmacogenomic testing, or drug-gene testing, makes it possible to sequence a patient’s DNA and determine which medications will work with their body… […]

Drug-Gene Testing: Is Your DNA the Future of Pharmaceuticals?

From now until August 15, 2021, those eligible for ACA coverage will be able to switch their health care plans and save money in the process, thanks to the expanded ACA subsidies available to most Americans.
The recently approved American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 is bringing some significant changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). From now until August 15, 2021, those eligible for ACA coverage will be able to switch their health care plans and save money in the process, thanks to the expanded […]

American Rescue Plan Offers Expanded ACA Subsidies

Restorative Yoga
Gentle Yoga As a slower and more gentle form of yoga, restorative yoga delivers stress relief, muscle relaxation, and a good night’s sleep. This practice emphasizes slow relaxed poses, deep stretches, breathwork, and meditation. This is a wonderful alternative to more traditional practices and may even be suitable for those […]

Why Restorative Yoga is a Must