(NAPSI)—A recent study by the Insured Retirement Institute found that only 25 percent of baby boomers believe they will have enough money in retirement and just 28 percent believe they did a good job financially preparing for their retirement years. This dismal view of their retirement prospects by so many aging Americans is concerning, but Read More …
Category: Health
Health Matters How To Stay Comfortable During A Cold
Sponsored Advertising Content (NAPSI)—Cold and flu season has arrived, and it’s nearly impossible not to be affected. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults have an average of two to three colds a year, and children have even more. And when one family member catches a cold, it’s likely the rest of Read More …
Fitness Facts Four Easy Tips That Will Keep You Working Out All Winter Long
(NAPSI)—Many people find that when the temperature falls, so does their motivation and the frequency of their workouts. But it shouldn’t. Research has shown that working out through the cold winter months strengthens the immune system to help fight off those cold weather blues and illnesses. Knowing how to stay motivated and what to do Read More …
Making Life Easier Eight Tips For Caregivers To Help Ease The Risky Business Of Caregiving
(NAPSI)—Millions of unpaid, family caregivers may be putting their own long-term health and financial security at risk when providing support for relatives or friends who need help taking care of themselves. Research from nonprofit Transamerica Institute® finds that 69 percent of caregivers gave little or no consideration to their own financial situation when deciding to Read More …
Holiday Hints Home For The Holidays
(NAPSI)—With today’s technology, staying in touch with loved ones around the country—and the world—is easier than it’s ever been. We are connected to each other virtually day and night—from cell phones and video calls to social media, texting and e-mail. While we may rely on this technological closeness throughout the year, the holidays offer a Read More …
Health Awareness Do You Know If You Have COPD?
(NAPSI)—A staggering number of people across the world are impacted by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), experiencing often debilitating symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Despite how common COPD is across the globe, awareness of the signs, symptoms and treatment options for the disease remains low. Too often, diagnosed patients and their Read More …
Making Life Better Tooth-Friendly Tailgating
(NAPSI)—Throughout the season, for many football fans, the real game is played on an entirely different field of play: the parking lot. Tailgating in Wisconsin is taken as seriously as the game itself, often featuring an assortment of brats, hamburgers, pulled pork, chili, chips, cookies, cake, beer and whatever intricate recipe an ambitious parking lot Read More …
Home For The Holidays Warning Signs Your Aging Parents Need More Help
(NAPSI)—Home care agencies often see a surge in calls in late December and early January. Why? Many grown children head home for the holidays and notice their aging parents need some help. “We see a big uptick in demand for in-home care around the holidays when adult children spot changes in their parents’ well-being and Read More …
Health Matters Sickle Cell: One Gene, Many Faces, And A Quest For A Cure
(NAPSI)—In 2000, a mysterious disease was making 3-year-old Mercy Mendoza so ill that her grandmother bought a burial plot for her in the little town in Honduras where they lived. Swelling, pain and immobility were fast eroding her health. Finally, a doctor who had been trained in the United States recognized her condition: It was Read More …
Medicare And You Medicare Advantage Plans Offer A Broader Mix Of Benefits
(NAPSI)—Whether you’re new to Medicare or an established beneficiary, take a close look at Medicare Advantage plans during this year’s open enrollment period. Those policies may offer the best mix of benefits to meet your health needs. Medicare Advantage plans provide Medicare benefits through private health insurance companies. These plans, which currently cover approximately 21 Read More …