5 Pregnancy Health Tips to Prepare for Parenthood
Posted: October 10, 2023
During pregnancy, a healthy lifestyle is more important than ever. Things you do that have a good or bad effect on your body can also affect your unborn child. For example, research has shown that eating a nutritious diet during pregnancy is linked to proper brain development, a healthy birth weight, and a reduced risk of birth defects. A healthy lifestyle can also help reduce...
8 Steps to Fall-Proof Your Home
Posted: October 6, 2023
This week is Active Aging Week, an annual campaign to promote the benefits of healthy aging and lifestyles. It is held during the first week of October, beginning on the first Monday of the month. In 2023, it runs from October 2 to October 8. Falls are one of the greatest health risks for older adults. Every year, millions of people ages 65 and older...
How to Build a Disability-Inclusive Workplace
Posted: October 1, 2023
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is observed each October. This is a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and to showcase inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit both employers and employees. Building a disability-inclusive workplace involves more than hiring people with disabilities. In truly inclusive workplaces, employers ensure all workers have equal opportunities to learn, advance, succeed, and be compensated...
5 Tips to Building Healthy Habits on National Family Day
Posted: September 25, 2023
Today is National Family Day! On this day, families are encouraged to sit down at the table and enjoy a meal together. There is no one like family, and this is a time to appreciate the special people in your life. The following are tips for building healthy habits on National Family Day. Share at least three meals a week: Research has shown that eating...
Debunking 5 Medigap Misconceptions
Posted: September 21, 2023
As the name implies, Medigap insurance is designed to fill in gaps in coverage that occur with Original Medicare. For example, if Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of medically necessary services for your outpatient care, a Medigap policy will cover the remaining 20%. This is important coverage to have, as there is no cap on out-of-pocket expenses with Original Medicare. Myths and misunderstandings concerning...