Health and Wellness Blog

  • seniors preparing a healthy salad together
    Fitness & Nutrition, Preventive Care
    Published Jun 12, 2023

    Foods to Avoid with High Blood Pressure

    Nearly half of adults in the US live with hypertension. This means that there are millions of people who are experiencing related issues such as obesity, smoking, and an inactive lifestyle. While…
  • Older man using an asthma inhaler at home
    Health Conditions
    Published Jun 7, 2023

    Asthma in Older Adults: Managing Your Symptoms

    People can develop asthma at any age, but asthma in seniors often requires more careful treatment. Since many older adults live with other chronic conditions that have similar symptoms, asthma needs…
  • Smiling older man with a hearing aid raising his hand to his ear
    Health Conditions
    Published May 30, 2023

    Do I Need a Hearing Aid?

    Understanding hearing aids, how hearing aids work, and how to diagnose hearing loss are important as you age. Fortunately, hearing aids can help you manage any age-related hearing loss and help you…
  • Mature woman sitting on the couch and using her cell phone
    Lifestyle
    Published May 18, 2023

    Learn How to Limit Screen Time With These Tips

    Your smartphone can be a convenient device that allows you to stay connected, no matter where life takes you. However, these phones can also use up plenty of your time, whether you're texting family…
  • Hands pouring fish oil supplements from a container
    Fitness & Nutrition
    Published May 15, 2023

    Top 10 Vitamins for Seniors

    A well-rounded diet includes healthy foods that nourish your body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to thrive. Ideally, you'll get your vitamins from food sources, but supplementing your diet…
  • A nurse and a patient sit at a table while reviewing paperwork.
    Medicare & Insurance
    Published May 5, 2023

    6 Ways to Save on Healthcare Expenses

    With healthcare costs as high as they are today, it helps to know how to take advantage of ways to save. Finding affordable medical insurance that meets your needs is a good place to start.
  • older couple in kitchen healthy food on countertop
    Lifestyle
    Published May 1, 2023

    How to Live Longer with Healthy Habits

    Even though aging is inevitable, you can slow down the impact of aging by living a healthy lifestyle. If you're wondering how to live longer, the key is establishing healthy habits and sticking with…
  • Lifestyle
    Published Apr 25, 2023

    11 Health Myths Debunked

    Health myths are stories or health information — that aren't true — spread among people who are trying to help. Some myths come from family and friends, and some untruths are found online, but all…
  • Health Conditions
    Published Apr 18, 2023

    Types of Headaches and Treatment

    Headaches are a common condition that can bring plenty of discomfort to everyday life. The World Health Organization reports that 50% to 75% of all adults in the world experienced a headache in the…
  • Fitness & Nutrition
    Published Apr 13, 2023

    Foods for a Healthy Gut

    It might surprise you to learn that your gut health can impact more than just your stomach. An unhealthy gut can affect your overall health as well as your mood, sleep, and skin allergies. If you’ve…