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By Ulla-Undine Merritt (Dee) National Producer Number (NPN) 8853366 Medicare & Medicaid turned 50 this year (1965-2015) Current Medicare Advantage Plan and Part D clients will be receiving their “Notice of Change” documents in September. These notices compare any plan changes from your current 2015 to your new 2016 plan. You will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plan if …

And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor! . . . Go in this might of yours, and you shall save Israel from the hand of the Midianites.  Have I not sent you?” Judges 6:12,14 Threshing wheat,  separating the good grain from the worthless chaff, …

By Dr. Ricardo S. Bocanegra, DDS According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease will claim an estimated 600,000 lives this year, making it America’s number one killer. Did you know that heart disease and oral health are linked? There are two different connections between heart disease and your oral health: Studies have shown that people …

By Joseph Gauta, MD, FACOG Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) can be stressful and embarrassing. This condition affects women in greater numbers than men. Stress Incontinence is a condition when physical movement increases pressure on the bladder prompting the unintentional loss of urine. Those who suffer from this disorder have difficulty leading normal lives and can experience frustration and depression as …

The countdown is on, and parents and kids alike are feeling the pressure to get ready for school – there are school supplies to be bought, first-day outfits to be chosen, and anxieties to be calmed. But that’s not the end of the list. A great start to the school year also means the healthiest start possible. Whether your child …

Food plays a big part in the lives of Americans. Good food and celebrations go hand in hand. Yet, the traditional ways of frying foods and using fats for seasoning can increase your risk for clogged arteries and heart disease. Choose foods lower in saturated fat and cholesterol to reduce your risk. Hold on to tradition, but make a few …

By W.L. “Hunter” Huntley, III, HAS, BC-HIS When most people think of healthy aging, healthy brain function is not usually the first subject that comes to mind. However, keeping your brain “properly” stimulated is one way to ward off maladies such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Our brain is the most complicated and delicate organ of the body. Therefore, it …

By Steven J. Gibbs, Esq. This month’s article springs from my personal experience because we have a newborn and this changes everything for estate planning.  Changes resulting from new family members apply to parents and grandparents alike and this article focuses on the kinds of updates that are necessary when new family members arrive on the scene. Key Estate Planning …

How to Promote Spine Health and Avoid Injury! By Joseph Kandel, M.D. Alzheimer’s is a disorder of the brain that leads to a decline in memory, comprehension, thinking, and judgment. Often this is Each year millions of children and young adults walk to and from school carrying backpacks that may be causing spine problems. Studies have shown that backpacks can …

Surgery has to be one of the most frightening experiences anyone can have…except maybe visiting the dentist. All kidding aside, surgery carries a certain apprehension with it. It doesn’t matter if it is an appendectomy, removal of pelvic tumors, hysterectomy, or even vaginal suspension. Compared to their male counterparts, women sometimes have the added concern of scarring. How will I …