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Benefits of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to BreastCancer.org, one in eight women, or about 12 percent of the female population, will eventually be diagnosed with breast cancer. It is true that the incidence rate of cancer has decreased over the past two decades, and early diagnosis and treatment have helped reduce the death toll associated with breast cancer. Even with…
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment – Are you Ready?
Medicare open enrollment is just around the corner. We’ve created a quick video to share some tips on how to navigate through this process. Check it out!
Read MoreCaregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis
Caregiver Depression: A Silent Health Crisis In honor of World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to address a very important and relevant topic—caregiver depression. A conservative estimate reports 20% of family caregivers to suffer from depression, twice the rate of the general population. This is a health crisis that needs to be brought to light.…
Read MoreCan A Gallon A Day Keep the Doctor Away?
What Happens When You Drink a Gallon of Water a Day? The typical adult body is made up of approximately 60 percent water. A steady supply of water is a critical component of health and wellness. Unfortunately, many people forget the benefits of drinking water. The result can lead to chronic dehydration. Dehydration occurs when…
Read MoreCaregiver Burnout Got You Down
Caregiver Burnout During COVID Times Being a caregiver can be an exhausting and difficult task. It’s important to recognize caregiver burnout and cope healthily. Understanding caregiver burnout symptoms and coping mechanisms can help make caregiving more enjoyable and fulfilling. About 1 in 3 adults serves as an informal caregiver to another adult, like an aging…
Read MoreMothers Day During COVID… Let’s Celebrate!
Mothers day is just around the corner. You may be worried about how you are going to celebrate it while social distancing. Just because you may not be able to celebrate in person, you can still do it virtually. Now is a great time to make new traditions using a little extra effort and creativity.…
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