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Health Matters

Updated Pneumococcal Vaccine Recommendations Will Help Save Lives

by Karyne Jones (NAPSI)—Good news for those Americans over the age of 50 (and the people who care about them): You now have access to vaccines to stop the spread of pneumococcal disease, or … more
Newsworthy Trends

America’s Spam Scorecard

(NAPSI)—The next time your phone rings, there’s a good chance it will be a spam call—but there are ways you can protect yourself. The Problem The average person sees around 9 spam calls a … more
Health Alert For Seniors

Reducing Your Risk of RSV: What You Need to Know

(NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s good news, too. The Risk of RSV Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) … more
EyeCare America

Regular Eye Exams are Essential to Living Your Best Life with Diabetes

(NAPSI)—Many people don’t know it but diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss. Fortunately, early detection could save your vision. Unfortunately, most people with diabetes do not get a yearly … more
News For Older Americans

What Are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)?

(NAPSI)— Over 12.5 million Americans are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, but many don’t realize this and could be missing out on some valuable benefits. People who qualify for both … more
Health Awareness

Hispanic Americans Are More at Risk for Diabetes Than Are Other Ethnicities

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it. That’s because … more
Our Health

African Americans Are 60% More at Risk for Diabetes than other Ethnicities

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it. That’s … more
Diabetes & You

Diabetes is More Common Than You May Realize

(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the 1 in 3 U.S. adults estimated to have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be … more
Holiday Health Hints

Help Protect Your Family Against Respiratory Illness Before the Holidays

(NAPSI)—A bout of COVID-19 or the flu will put a damper on any holiday celebration. One of the most effective ways to help prevent these illnesses is by staying up to date on immunizations. If you … more
Senior Health

What You Should Know About Healthy Aging

by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD   (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the … more
Senior Health

What You Should Know About Healthy Aging

by Heidi Schwarzwald, MD   (NAPSI)—Seniors, caregivers and their families and support systems should prioritize certain steps to promote healthy aging—many of which can happen from the … more
Health Alert

It’s Time to Help Protect Yourself from the Flu and COVID-19

(NAPSI)—While there’s no distinct COVID-19 season like there is for the flu, it’s been shown that COVID-19 can peak during the winter months. To help fight respiratory illnesses, it’s … more
Health Alert

Cool Ways to Protect Yourself from Heat-Related Illness

(NAPSI)—Much of the U.S. could face hotter than normal conditions this year as the climate crisis drives higher temperatures—but you can keep yourself and those you care about safe.   … more
Health Awareness

Better Health, Naturally

(NAPSI)—If you’re like most Americans, you take a dietary supplement every day, according to a report from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).   Yet, adds the Cleveland Clinic, … more
Protecting Your Finances

Phony Investment “Opportunities” Can Cost You Big, Say U.S. Postal Inspectors

(NAPSI)—Huge returns and little to no risk? Who wouldn’t want an investment opportunity like that? If you receive a pitch by phone, mail or email that makes such incredible financial promises as … more
Health And Well-Being

The Transformative Value of Health Coaching

(NAPS)—If you’ve ever tried to make a healthy lifestyle change, you may have found that your initial excitement fades quickly, and you return to your old habits. Well, you’re not alone.   … more
Health Alert For Seniors

What to Know About RSV

(NAPSI)—You may remember the old saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” That’s never been more true than it is right now about good health and older adults, especially … more
Helping Communities

A Tasteful Way To Do Good

(NAPSI)—There’s good news for a lot of people from what some might consider a surprising source.   Corporate Compassion America’s businesses, large and small, are increasingly extending a … more
Health Care News & Notes

Improved Post-Acute and Long-Term Care for Iowa’s Seniors

(NAPS)—Long-term care access and delivery has been a challenge in Iowa for years, with the pandemic hitting the state particularly hard, resulting in spiraling staffing shortages and facility … more
EyeCare America

What You Need to Know About Cataracts

(NAPSI)—By age 80, most people either have cataracts or have had cataract surgery. That’s because most cataracts are the result of natural aging. You may not notice that you have a cataract at … more
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