Since 2010, more seniors have opted for Medicare Advantage (MA), the private-plan alternative to traditional Medicare. As of 2025, beneficiaries have access to an average of 34 MA plans with prescription drug coverage—double the number available in 2018—and can choose from plans with prescriptions offered by eight different insurers. The underlying policy goal has been […]
September isn’t just about back-to-school season and cooler weather—it’s also National Cholesterol Month, a reminder to check in on one of the most important numbers for your health. High cholesterol often doesn’t show symptoms, which is why it’s known as a “silent” health risk. Left unchecked, it can clog arteries and raise your risk of […]
As the days get longer and warmer, many of us flock outdoors to soak up the summer sun. But while sunshine brings fun and essential vitamin D, it also comes with risks. That’s why Summer Sun Safety Month, observed every August, serves as a vital reminder to protect ourselves from the harmful effects of too […]
Keeping Safe During Summer’s Hottest Months Summer’s here and the heat is on. While the warmth can feel welcome after a long, cold winter, hot weather is dangerous for those over 65, very young children, and those with chronic illnesses. Extreme heat causes more deaths in the US than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and lightning combined, […]
A study finds that taking a 10-minute walk after a main meal resulted in lower blood glucose levels. The shorter, more frequent walks immediately after meals reduced blood glucose by around 12% compared to a single 30-minute walk each day for people with type 2 diabetes. The greatest benefit, a 22% reduction, was observed after […]
Most of us have heard that living a healthy lifestyle lowers the risk of certain illnesses and diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Research shows that the same can be said for strokes. The most common type of stroke is the ischemic stroke, which occurs when the blood supply to part of the […]
Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that elevated blood glucose levels may heighten the risk of developing dementia, even among individuals without diabetes. The study monitored 2,067 participants without dementia at the outset, tracking their glucose levels over a median period of 6.8 years. Findings revealed that non-diabetic individuals with a […]
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that higher blood glucose levels may increase the likelihood of dementia. This statement holds true even for those who do not have diabetes but consistently exhibit higher than average blood sugar. The ability to stay physically active is an important component to controlling blood […]
What we won’t do for ourselves, our doctors, our loved ones, or hot romantic prospects, it appears we will do for our dogs: Exercise. Our doctors can endlessly exhort us to exercise, but a study published in Anthrozoos: A Multidisciplinary Journal of the Interactions of People & Animals, shows that what it really takes to […]
A recent small study suggests that people with sleep apnea — a condition where breathing briefly and repeatedly stops during sleep — may be at greater risk for low bone density. Published in The Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice, the study used cone beam – a type of X-ray – to measure bone density […]
