Senior Couple in the Gym
(NAPSI)—Have you heard the saying, “Movement is medicine?” Countless studies have shown that physical activity can help reduce the risks of serious health conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, back and neck pain, some types of cancer, and even falls. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults aged 65 and older participate in 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This includes aerobic, strength, and balance activities.
If you’re already engaging in a vigorous walk each day, or playing golf or pickleball, good for you! But what else could you do to enhance your strength, balance, and cardiovascular health? Many health plans, including Medicare Advantage plans, offer exceptional fitness programs that provide low-cost or no-cost benefits to help you meet these physical activity recommendations and stay healthy. Here are three benefits that Medicare Advantage fitness programs may offer to help improve your fitness: Continue reading
(NAPSI)—Migraine can happen to anyone, even children and teens. About ten percent of kids aged 5 to 15 experience migraine.
Heredity plays an important role in measuring the risk for migraine as most people who suffer from it have a family history of the disorder.
If left unmanaged, migraine can interfere with school, activities and daily life. Migraine is also associated with other health problems: About 1 in 4 young people who experience it have depression and 1 in 2 have anxiety.
Fortunately, parents and caregivers can help kids understand and take control of their migraines by making a personalized migraine management plan.
What is a migraine? Continue reading
(NAPSI)—Whether your family has been on its A-game when it comes to dental health or you were subject to the summer slide, the start of the school year is a great chance to reset. While your kids get used to the earlier wakeup call, incorporating oral health techniques along the way will help them beyond their first day.
Summer break doesn’t usually include the same strict schedule as the school year and dental health can sometimes fall by the wayside. It’s important to implement positive brushing and flossing habits with your kids as they start the school year off, for happy smiles in those class photos.
“The routine gets disrupted when summer happens,” says Kim Trieu, DDS, a Delta Dental of Washington member dentist, who also teaches at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. “And when we get out of routines, we get out of habits.” Continue reading
(NAPS)—Chest pains. Ventilators. Collapsed lungs. Life support. Young people are warning each other about the dangerous and painful effects of vaping by doing what they do best – sharing their personal stories on TikTok.
One 23-year-old TikToker went viral in July 2022 after posting a video about her painful experience from lung surgery after her lung collapsed. Vaping contributed to her health problems which left her hospitalized and using inhalers for weeks post-surgery.
“When I woke up from the surgery I asked the nurse if this is what death is… it was one of the most horrific pains I have ever experienced.” – @gracejohanna
Social media is filled with examples of young people exposing the damage that vaping has done to their bodies. Many are sharing photos and videos from hospital beds, speaking up about the scary health crises they’ve faced from using vapes, and pledging to kick the habit for good. Continue reading
Ocala, Fla. — New COVID-19 cases in Marion County decreased during the past week, according to the Florida Department of Health’s most recent summary, released Friday. The community’s positivity rate also declined.
According to the state’s report, Marion County recorded the following for the week of Oct. 14–20:
- New cases: 136. That was down from 174 cases in the state’s previous report, released on Oct. 7. The number of new cases has steadily decreased since the July 15 report, when the community peaked at 1,199 new cases.
- The county’s cumulative case total as of Sept. Oct. 20: 100,090.
- Latest positivity rate: 5.9%. That decreased from 8.3% in the state’s Oct. 7 report and is the lowest rate since 3.5% reported on April 22.
- Statewide positivity rate: 7.1%. That remained the same as the state’s Oct. 7 summary.
- Vaccines: 25. That decreased from 33 vaccines noted in the state’s Oct. 7 report.
- Overall ratio of county residents 6 months or older who have been vaccinated: 61%.
Lady Lake Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate its Official Rebranding. Guests enjoyed a ribbon cutting & scavenger hunt at the Lady Lake Historical Museum and Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe.
The Lady Lake Chamber referral luncheon was a great success. This month it was at Texas Roadhouse Grill. The food was great, service was good and the food was wonderful. Lots off great door prizes. Pictured is Leslie Dicesare and her honored guest her mother Krista Campbell. Next time you get a chance Experience Lady Lake and the Lady Lake Chamber visit you won’t be sorry.
By TomL
Governor Ron DeSantis Issues Updates on Hurricane Ian Recovery
If anyone ever doubted Governor Ron DeSantis capabilities, they can lay them to rest. I don’t know of one Governor in office today that do a better / faster / more efficient job than Ron DeSantis. He had his list of priorities and made them work. I’m sure he help save lives of some people that tried to ride out Ian but it was a mistake. All of the first responders save lives, there probably were a few that lost their life while saving others.
The Hurricane center seemed to be ahead of the storm but a friend of mind was watching the satellite imagery and she said it did a Zig Zag before hitting land. Warning was an hour to late to let the public know. It did not come ashore where the weather bureau predicted. I guess they have to fly an airplane through the Hurricane to confirm what it was doing while we were watching it from satellite imagery. We need to rely on the new technology more. Some of those people could have left had they been notified of the change. Not DeSantis’ fault! Continue reading
By TomL
What would you think if I said my Health Insurance Lady has your back? Let me introduce you to Christine Calvert. In the Medicare Health Insurance world agents are not allowed to say certain things. But I can say them. My Medicare Insurance Lady has my back. I trust her completely with my Health Insurance needs and she will do the same thing for you. Just call her and ask for a free consultation. She will give you an honest answer. Two years ago she told me to stay with my current insurance company and she was not my agent, she said call me if you need question answered about coverage, I did. This year I asked her and she has come up with something better. My wife and I went to her office and she explained our increased benefits and decreased cost, we are going back to sign next week. Your Medicare health insurance is very important. It won’t cost you anything to look, listen and ask questions. It could save you a lot of money. I endorse very few people but this Lady is at the top of my list. The Medicare Open Enrollment period is NOW until December 7th. I suggest you call Christine now time is running short 352-572-8510.
by TomL
What would you think if I said, “Nick has your back? Nick Navetta is a financial advisor. There are things that a financial advisor can and can’t say, but I can. I can say them after experiencing help from him myself. Where can you go to talk to a trusted financial advisor that has your back? In other words, one who has your best interest in mind when he makes a recommendation. He actually shows you different plans along with recent results and you make up your own mind if you are interested. Take a look at what banks are currently paying you for interest on your savings. Typically, they are paying in the .01 percent range, whereas Certificates of Deposit (CDs) earn you a lot more interest. These CDs are bank-issued and FDIC-insured. I would say that is a “no-brainer”. Talk to Nick ASAP to get your free consultation because the investment world is changing every day. You can reach Nick Navetta at (352) 629-2165.
