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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

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

Having good intentions is rarely enough to overcome the value-action gap. Photo by Alex Green on Pexels. — Mind the Value-Action Gap With the middle of the year approaching, it is time we all take stock and evaluate our progress on the resolutions we made at the start of 2021. If you are like me, progress has been… slow coming. Despite having strong convictions and clear, reasonable goals, […]

The Value-Action Gap: Why You’re Coming Short of Your Goals ...

May 20, 2021 in Uncategorized tagged depression / health / hobbies / mental health by Cristin Dickey

FEMA has announced an extension to the current SEP from winter storms in Texas. The SEP will now last through July 31 of 2021. — Due to the extent of the record-breaking storms that devastated nearly all of Texas this past February, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved an extension of the ongoing Medicare Special Enrollment Period (SEP) through July 31, 2021. This extended SEP from winter storms […]

Extended SEP From Winter Storms in Texas

May 18, 2021 in Medicare tagged FAQ / health / weather / Winter by Macee Hall

mental health month — Non-profit organization Mental Health America created Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness in American lives. Mental Health Month raises awareness and recognizes mental health characteristics in children, adults, families, and communities. Also, it acts as a time to celebrate those who […]

Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month

May 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged health / healthy living / illness / mental health by Kayla Gonzalez

Meditation Outdoors — Meditation is becoming more popular every day. People are appealing to the opportunity to calm anxieties, relax their minds, and become more aware of their deeper selves. Studies have confirmed the positive effects of meditation on the body, so it is no surprise! When first getting started, the process can […]

How to Begin Meditation

May 14, 2021 in Health / life tagged health / Health Benefits / healthy living / mental health by Cali Naughton

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

April 23, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged health / health risk / medicare / medicare benefits / Smoking by Cali Naughton

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

April 17, 2021 in Health / life tagged education / health / history / life insurance by Jeffrey Cooperstein

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?

April 16, 2021 in Health / Medicare tagged health / history / life insurance / mental health by Cristin Dickey