As it is now Medicare's Open Enrollment Period (October 15th through December 7th), if you haven't done it already, it's a good time to review your Medicare coverage and see if it meets your current needs. Related: Medicare's Late Enrollment … [Read more]
10 Self-Help Tips to Stop Smoking
If you want to stop smoking, you can make small changes to your lifestyle that may help you resist the temptation to light up. Related: How-to Quit Smoking and Save Your Life Think positive You might have tried to quit smoking before and not … [Read more]
Top 5 Health Benefits of Mushrooms
Many varieties of mushrooms contain good-for-your-bladder selenium and, like us, they produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. Oyster mushrooms are a good source or iron. Plus, they’re low in calories: Six medium white, for example, have just 22. … [Read more]
10 Studies That Will Change What You Think You Know About Yourself
Why do we do the things we do? Despite our best attempts to “know thyself,” the truth is that we often know astonishingly little about our own minds, and even less about the way others think. As Charles Dickens once put it, “A wonderful fact to … [Read more]
10 Things You May Not Know About Diabetic Neuropathy
There are an estimated 20 million who suffer from peripheral neuropathy. Yet not all diabetics have symptoms of neuropathy. Treatment requires a partnership between patient and doctor to find individualized solutions. 1. Diabetic neuropathy can … [Read more]
10 Symptoms of Thyroid Problems Your Doctor May Miss
About 12% of Americans develop thyroid disease, and of those who get it 60% will never know they have it. [1]That’s a problem. The thyroid regulates hormone balance and contributes to weight, mood, and mental stability. If ignored, a thyroid … [Read more]