These past couple of years have been challenging in lots of ways and many people, particularly older adults, have felt the weight and impact of loneliness and social isolation. This has been especially true when staying home and sheltering in place has been recommended to increase safety. With less contact with others, it may be […]
If you were to meet someone who works full-time as a dentist, spends the rest of her time with her husband and two young children and appears to be in good health, there would be no indication that just 10 years earlier she had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis (TB). When a Baltimore resident with […]
Do you get enough sleep each night? Do your loved ones? Or are you a “short sleeper,” someone who routinely sleeps less than seven hours per 24-hour period — something known as short sleep duration. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and Sleep Research Society both recommend that adults aged 18 to 60 sleep at […]
(BPT) – COVID-19 is complicating the 2021 spring allergy season. From watery eyes to dry coughs, people are left wondering exactly what their symptoms mean. “Many people are asking about the differences between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies,” says Dr. Luz Fonacier, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “While it isn’t […]
As many people head to the polls to cast their vote in the 2020 presidential election, there is another important decision millions of Americans will make: choosing their health care coverage for 2021. Open enrollment season is here, a time when millions of Americans across the country will have the opportunity to select or switch […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has transformed our daily lives. When the quarantine started in March, no one knew how long it was going to last. It is important to be vigilant and take Coronavirus precautions so we can keep ourselves healthy. To stay healthy, you need to take extra care of yourself. Here are 5 ways […]
You can screen yourself for coronavirus if you believe you have some of the common symptoms, such as a fever, a dry cough, or shortness of breath. Consider the following: Have you been exposed to a large group of people in the last 72 hours without practicing social distancing? You should know it is possible […]
It’s that time of year when people with Medicare review their health insurance choices and enroll in a Medicare Advantage or Prescription Drug plan for the coming year. People typically have a lot of questions as they research their Medicare options, which primarily include Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement plans, before finding the […]
I am concerned with the health and wellness of everyone all year round. But it’s this time of year, the time we call “Mother’s Day” that I am particularly thoughtful about moms and more specifically their emotional health. I want to make sure moms are appreciated for all they do and for who they are. […]
Healthier You! This time of year is one for people to think about starting to get in to better shape. The weather is nice, the temperatures are warm and you start to pull your swim suits out of storage and get ready to head to the pool! The sun is a great source of Vitamin […]
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