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weather — You may have heard an older person claim that they can “feel it in their bones” when the weather is about to change. It seems like just a silly saying, but can the weather really impact your joints? How weather affects joints There have been countless studies that have attempted […]

Can the weather really affect your joints?

June 27, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare / Uncategorized tagged environment / physical health / weather by Kayla Gonzalez

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

Forest Bathing — Forest bathing is a practice that may help reduce stress and restore our sense of calm. The modern-day lifestyle tends to encourage overworking and spending inordinate amounts of time in front of screens whether at work or at home. This has led to many mental health concerns as well as […]

Reducing Stress: Forest Bathing

June 4, 2021 in Health / life tagged healthy living / managing stress / mental health / nature / physical health by Cali Naughton

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

Gardening — There are so many physical benefits to gardening. Exercise, stress management, and increased vitamin D are just a few of those benefits. Get started by creating your garden or helping out in a friend’s or community garden. However, you can get involved with gardening, and your body will appreciate it. […]

Gardening: Health Benefits

May 22, 2021 in Health tagged emotional health / gardening / healthy living / hobbies / physical health by Cali Naughton

Insulin resistance — The skin is capable of alerting us to many different things concerning our health. Insulin resistance is just one thing that we may be able to detect through our skin. This is such an important thing to pay attention to as detecting it early can help you prevent the onset […]

Skin Manifestations of Insulin Resistance

May 8, 2021 in life tagged #tips / diabetes / education / health risk / physical health by Cali Naughton

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

April 28, 2021 in life tagged Health Benefits / healthy living / personal wellness / physical health / prevention by Macee Hall

many of us work and socialize from our own homes now, so it only makes sense that people would seek new ways to workout at home, too! — With the coronavirus pandemic still raging, everyone is looking for ways to improve their lives at home. After all, many of us work and socialize from our own homes now, so it only makes sense that people would seek new ways to workout at home, too! Sure, there are plenty […]

Tech Provides New Ways to Workout at Home

February 10, 2021 in Health tagged Fitness / healthy living / physical health / technology by Macee Hall

With more COVID-19 variants on the rise, it is now more important than ever to stay safe and educated about the ever-evolving pandemic. — Over the past weeks, the news of new COVID-19 variants has dominated media circles around the globe. With more variants on the rise, it is now more important than ever to stay safe and educated about the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic. New Virus Variants This new variant, known as B.1.1.7, was […]

New COVID-19 Variant Update

January 8, 2021 in life tagged disease / emergency / physical health / public health by Macee Hall

Although life insurance medical exams may seem daunting, there are several tips and tricks applicants can utilize to ensure they get the best possible reading during these important assessments. — Medical exams can be intimidating, but they can be even more so when they will be used to determine a monthly life insurance premium. Although a life insurance medical exam may seem daunting, there are several tips and tricks applicants can utilize to ensure they get the best possible reading […]

Preparing for your Life Insurance Medical Exam

September 25, 2020 in Health / life tagged anxiety / life insurance / medical exam / physical health by Macee Hall