HEALTH AND WELLNESS
If you’re on Social Security and Medicare, you definitely need to let these Federal agencies know when and where you move so there are no hiccups in your benefits or coverage
BY JIM MILLER | April 26, 2024 at 5:57 a.m.
Best Cell Phones for Seniors
Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors?
Cantaloupe and Melons Pack a Healthy Punch
Eating cantaloupe and other melons on a regular basis may help improve your vision and provide a host of other health benefits
AI-Powered Chatbots Changing Medicine
AI is helping people to quit smoking, improving diagnostics, preventative medicine, medical records and other healthcare practices
How Music Can Boost Health
Ph.D. student finds that music can help patients with dementia, patients with Parkinson's, and for anyone practicing self-care
How to Get ‘Extra Help’ Paying for Prescriptions
Does Medicare offer any financial assistance programs to help seniors with their medication costs?
Protecting Yourself from QR Code Fraud
Scammers can create QR codes to trick people into visiting a fraudulent website or downloading malware that compromises their personal information
Best Exercise to Boost Your Memory
"Memory is a muscle that takes training for optimal performance"
Recommended Vaccines for Medicare Recipients
All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of
How to Counter Loneliness: A Seattle Retiree's Advice
"It can work at any age and doesn't cost a penny"
Who Should Be Screened for Lung Cancer?
Who should be screened for lung cancer and how it’s covered by Medicare? I used to smoke but quit many years ago
Light and Sound Clears Amyloid in Alzheimer's
A recent MIT study verified earlier research that light and sound stimulation can reduce Alzheimer's progression and treat symptoms of the disease
Dumping Ultra-Processed Foods May Significantly Improve Overall Health
"We are the first cohort of healthcare professionals to have presided over a decline in life expectancy in 100 years,” said Dr. Dawn H. Sherling
The Daily Dozen of Dietary Go-Tos for Longevity Doctor
Dr. Greger eats a whole-food plant-based diet and takes daily supplements
