What’s Happening With The Affordable Care Act?

by mg_user | Feb 5, 2019 | Current Events

As of the close of enrollment for Obamacare, formally known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), there were over 8.5 million Americans who were signed up for coverage for 2019. Since its initial passage into law in 2010, the ACA has been making controversial headlines....

Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention

by mg_user | Feb 4, 2019 | Nutrition & Recipes

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast cancer during their lifetime and it is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women, behind lung cancer. World Cancer Day was created with...

How to Survive the Most Common Winter Illnesses

by mg_user | Jan 30, 2019 | Health & Wellness

In addition to the freezing temperatures, winter also brings with it an increased risk of a variety of illnesses and medical emergencies. And since our immune system weakens with age, something that seems harmless, like common cold symptoms, can become a serious...

How to Have Difficult Conversations With A Parent

by mg_user | Jan 28, 2019 | Caregiver Corner

Maintaining a sense of independence is an important part of getting older. But time and our bodies often have other plans for us, making it more taxing to get around, do household chores or care for ourselves in a way that allows us to be totally independent. This can...

Why Is It Important to Know My Family Medical History?

by mg_user | Jan 24, 2019 | Health & Wellness

During an appointment with a family physician or healthcare provider, we’re often asked a number of questions surrounding our lifestyle habits, personal health history, and the health of our family members. Sharing this information can help inform current health...

How to Cope With a Parent Who Has Hoarding Disorder

by mg_user | Jan 21, 2019 | Caregiver Corner

Hoarding affects people of all ages, however, the average age for hoarders to seek treatment is 50. Hoarding is a recognized obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which a person “collects and keeps a lot of items, even things that appear useless or of little value to most...