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Serving size. Calories. Total fat. Percent daily value. Understanding food nutrition labels can be challenging, and many consumers just figure why bother? But for older adults, simply ignoring nutritional information can significantly compromise their health. To help make better food choices and create a healthy eating style, seniors and their family caregivers can turn to National Nutrition Month®. Organized by …

By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 There are Special Election Periods for eligible individuals to purchase creditable health insurance coverage.  Most life change events have a maximum of 60 days to make that change. The majority of the time you’re earliest effective date is the 1st of the month following your application. Medicare and Under 65 Medical Plans …

By Kathleen Donohue BEMER (Bio-Electric-Magnetic Energy Regulation) is a Class 1 Medical Device per our own FDA and is used in 47 other countries where it actually has a higher rating.  With 5 global patents, German engineering and Swiss manufacturing, this device is simply amazing when it comes to the benefits of overall health. For upwards of twenty years and …

Living a healthy lifestyle is a constant choice. Consistent exercise and proper nutrition play a vital role in your ability to maintain your overall health and quality of life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than exercise and nutrition. The health benefits of regular exercise and diet and physical activity are …

Illnesses such as Cancer and Endometriosis have long been associated with depression. New research shows colorectal cancer patients who have depression when they are diagnosed are significantly less likely to make a good recovery following surgery than patients without depression. The researchers say the groundbreaking study shows the important role psychiatry plays in cancer recovery and the need to cater …

By Joseph Gauta, M.D. As a woman, maintaining the integrity of your pelvic floor is an important part of maintaining your overall heath, regardless if you are approaching childbearing or passing through menopause. Understanding the role your pelvic floor plays in your health and wellness may give you the motivation to keep it toned and healthy. At its most basic …

Joseph G. Magnant, MD, FACS, RPVI When varicose or spider veins bleed it’s time to get serious about your vein evaluation and treatment. Susan is a 68 year old woman with many years of vein problems including swollen legs and varicose/spider veins.  She had been told to wait until she had “pain” or other “problems” caused by her varicose veins.  …

By Hoglund Family Hearing and Audiology Services One of the most commonly unaddressed health conditions in America today, hearing loss affects more than 33.5 million Americans—most of whom are below retirement age. Hearing loss can strike at any time and at any age.  And when left unaddressed, hearing loss can affect virtually every aspect of an individual’s life.  Numerous studies, …

Wish you were able to look inside your body from head to toe in less than 60 seconds and find out what is really going on? Your body is filled with millions and millions of cells that have an electric magnetic charge. When some cells are weakened by illness, disease and infections the cells will omit less magnetic energy. Using …

No decision seems harder than moving a cognitively challenged parent into a memory care community, and yet it may well be the most loving thing one can do. Particularly when you choose Pacifica. In this safe and loving harbor for residents with dementia or Alzheimer’s, we honor the strengths and abilities of each individual, while supporting families and friends on …