(NAPSI)—Seniors enrolling in Medicare often are surprised to discover that most Medicare health and prescription drug plans are measured by a five-star rating system. Much like a reviewer guide to restaurants or hotels, Medicare plans are ranked from a low of one star to a high of five stars. The overall ratings provide an easy Read More …
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HEALTH MATTERS Fortify Against The Flu At Work With Feng Shui
(NAPSI)—Chances are your job makes you sick—literally. According to one recent survey, conducted by Morar Consulting for Staples, 73 percent of American workers report catching a cold or the flu at work. Fortunately, there are ways employers and office managers can reduce this risk for employees. To help maximize total well-being this season, Staples, along Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Your Money And Your Health: When It Comes To Probiotics, Less Is More
(NAPSI)-Though too small to see, probiotics can be a big deal when it comes to your health—and in some cases to your wealth, as well. What Are Probiotics? According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), they’re live microorganisms that help your body function. For example, the bacteria normally in your intestine help you digest Read More …
HINTS FOR HOMEOWNERS Shock Chlorination Of Water Wells: What You Need To Know
(NAPSI)—“Shock chlorination” is a term loosely applied to using a relatively high concentration of chlorine to disinfect a water well system. It may come as a shock to learn that the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) does not recommend household well owners attempt to disinfect their own well systems. Rather, NGWA suggests well owners use Read More …
NEWS FOR OLDER AMERICANS Five Helpful Tips For Staying Fit And Fantastic After Age 50
(NAPSI)—About one in every three Americans is age 50 or older. If you or someone you care about is among them—or hopes to be someday—it may be wise to heed these five hints on keeping healthy, active and pain-free as you age. They come from Dr. Bob Arnot, an award-winning author of 12 books on Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Understanding IPF—A Rare Lung Disease
(NAPSI)—Imagine this: one day, you or someone you care about develops a persistent dry cough and shortness of breath. Doctors aren’t sure what to make of it. It could be a common respiratory condition like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis—or it could be a rare, irreversible lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Majority Of First Responders Have Experienced Symptoms Related To Mental Health, Need Support To Receive Care, According To New Survey
(NAPSI)—First responders put their lives on the line for public safety every day and a recent University of Phoenix® College of Humanities & Sciences survey found that 84 percent1 of firefighters, police officers, EMT/paramedics, lifeguards and nurses surveyed have experienced a traumatic event on the job. The results found that 85 percent2 of these first Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Help For People With Problem Perspiration
(NAPSI)—A common but hidden scourge, excessive perspiration is a serious medical condition called hyperhidrosis that affects nearly 367 million people. Lisa Pieretti, executive director of the International Hyperhidrosis Society (IHhS), notes, “The pressures of dealing with a ‘sweating problem’ around peers can be catastrophic to self-esteem and more. Too often, people become anxious about going Read More …
HOLIDAY HINTS Top Five Tips For Buying Safe Toys This Holiday Season by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—This holiday season, you can pick out toys that are both fun and safe with these simple tips: Follow the age guidance and other safety information on toy packaging. The age grading isn’t about how smart a child is—it’s based on the developmental abilities of children at a given age and the specific features of Read More …
NEW FOR OLDER AMERICANS Good Options For Funding Your Long-Term Care
(NAPSI)—Most Americans over the age of 65 will require long-term care at some point in their lives, with today’s average senior likely to incur $138,000 in future long-term care costs, according to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. This is different from medical care and includes personal help with daily living activities such Read More …