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You Are What You Eat
You Are What You Eat. Choose a Diet That’s Good for Your Health. What does diet have to do with health? Quite a bit, according to the experts. Generally speaking, it is well documented that lifestyle factors including smoking, exercise and healthy eating contribute...
The Future Has Arrived…and It is Safer for Seniors
Technology is invading every aspect of our lives. Did you know that there is now a coffee mug that can be temperature controlled using your smart phone? Not only that, but the average new car comes with a futuristic array of technology to help drivers stay in their...
Healthcare Financing 101: How Health Insurance Works
Healthcare can be confusing. Before you even step foot in the doctors’ office, you’ll need to understand the terminology and concepts surrounding health insurance. Knowing the difference between premiums, co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles will allow you to be a...
Health Literacy: Knowledge is Power When It Comes to Your Health
Do you know the difference between hypertension and high blood pressure? Between an MI and a heart attack? Between LDL and HDL?* As health care becomes more complex, you may feel as if you need a medical degree to understand your own well-being. More to the point,...
Cultural Competence in Healthcare: What It Is, and Why It’s Important
Mrs. M is an 80-year-old woman with congestive heart failure. She was born in Germany, but has lived in the US since she was a teenager. She is mentally sharp and understands English but still speaks with a slight German accent. Recently, she was rushed to the...
What Does Medicare Cover, Anyway?
Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government for those who are 65 and older, as well as those under 65 who are disabled and collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). When people learn that they need post-hospital care – home care,...