Why Seniors Should Expand Their Culinary Horizons
When you’re older, it’s easy to justify picky eating. You’ve made it this far eating the foods you like. There’s no need to try new things. You...
Food Addiction: More Than Just Overeating
Our bodies need food, and the energy it supplies to survive. That’s what makes eating disorders often so difficult to identify and treat. Seniors,...
Being Together When You're Apart
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Stay Fit, Even When You're Stuck at Home
If you’re looking to get healthier, exercise is a great option. While dieting may be a better route toward weight loss, exercise is essential if...
CMS Expands Telehealth Coverage During COVID-19 Pandemic
On Thursday, April 30, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a slate of sweeping changes in response to the COVID-19...
Ways to Observe the End of the Civil War
April 9, 1865 is considered by most to mark the end of the American Civil War — though technically it wouldn’t formally conclude until 16 months...
How Your Income and IRMAA Affect Your Medicare Premiums
If you’re enrolled in Original Medicare, you likely have Medicare Part B, which covers services like doctors’ visits, ambulance services, and...
The Physical Toll of Excessive Stress
The psychological toll that stress takes on us is well reported. It can lead to depression, anxiety, insomnia, and irritability, among a host of...
3 Accounts That Can Maximize Your Medicare
There are many different ways you can handle your Medicare. You can go at it alone, monitoring your coverage and studying plans. You can work with...
What is the Maillard Reaction? An Essential Bit of Science for Cooking
There are few joys better than biting into a perfectly seared steak or taking a sip of roasted coffee beans. You can also pretty quickly tell the...
Superfood Snack Hacks: Healthy Cauliflower Recipes
Recently, we discovered how healthy cauliflower is for you. Not only is it low in calories, but cauliflower is packed with healthy nutrients and...
Lifestyle Changes That Can Lower Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are life-changing conditions that can be massive detriments to your overall life, especially as they progress. As...
Does Medicare Cover Service Animals?
Service animals can change the lives of their handlers, helping with physical, mental, or sensory disabilities. For them to achieve this, they...
Is Cauliflower a Dieter’s Secret Weapon?
For many people, even healthy eaters, the first introduction to cauliflower is as a cold, stiff accompaniment to the other, more popular options on...
Recovering from a Broken Bone
Broken bones hurt, no matter what your age or physical fitness, but seniors tend to be affected even worse. Not only are they more prone to break...
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