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Hearts Abound This Month – Take Care of Yours!
With hearts adorning every store at the mall, you can’t miss this month’s holiday. You may have chosen a Valentine to celebrate with, but it is important to make sure you take care of your “real” heart, the one that [...]
January – Cervical Health Awareness Month
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced their support of a campaign to raise cervical health awareness during the month of January. Cervical cancer is
An Important Week: Don’t Forget Your Flu Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced that this week is “National Influenza Vaccination Week,” a national
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States.[1] Because this disease affects
Beating Breast Cancer with Early Detection and Treatment
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer is the most
Controlling the Uncontrollable – How To Prepare for Emergencies
After watching the news, we can all start to feel a bit helpless in the face of a crisis. Whether it is a man-made disaster, or one caused
On The Way To Flu Season – What To Do To Prepare
Flu season is right around the corner, and, unfortunately, many Medicare beneficiaries may be at greater risk of getting sick than others. During the months of October through
Preparing For Your Medicare Wellness Exam Appointments
Medicare covers two types of physical exams, the “Welcome to Medicare” physical exam, and the “Wellness” exam you receive each year after that. Whether you have Original Medicare,
Medicare Acknowledges the Importance of Preventive Care – Shouldn’t You?
Orange, CA, July 27, 2011 – Starting January 1, 2011, Original Medicare has been offering many preventive care services at no cost, but are you taking advantage of
Staying Healthy To Enjoy Your “Medicare Years”
We have all heard that healthy living, including good nutrition and exercise, can help prevent illnesses, such as heart disease and cancer. While many of us listen to