Stress Can Make You Sick. Take Steps to Reduce It.

Stress Can Make You Sick. Take Steps to Reduce It.

Stress is of course an inevitable part of life, and in small doses it can be beneficial. But in recent years a growing body of research has shown that persistently high levels of social and emotional stress — the kind brought on by a high-pressure job, a divorce, financial worries or strained relationships, for example — can dampen the immune system and promote inflammationheart disease and premature aging.

In his latest book, “The Stress Solution,” Dr. Chatterjee explores the many ways that persistent stress can lead to disease, along with strategies to protect against its toxic effects.

Maintaining health while working from home: 8 tips

Maintaining health while working from home: 8 tips

Working from home can be beneficial in many ways, but it can also present several physical, mental, and social challenges.

Health tips for those working from home include wellness fundamentals, such as eating a nutritious diet and getting regular exercise.

However, it is also important to address the psychological and social challenges of remote working, such as loneliness and blurred lines between a person’s job and home life.

In this article, we explore how to maintain optimal wellness while working from home.

Paying too much for prescription drugs? Here’s how to find the lowest prices

Paying too much for prescription drugs? Here’s how to find the lowest prices

  • Try to keep all your prescriptions at a single pharmacy. “That’s because your pharmacist needs to know every medication you’re taking in order to avoid the danger of drug interactions,” said Gill. This includes any vitamins, minerals or other herbal supplements.
  • Ask your pharmacist if you can get a better price without using your insurance. “There are some generic drugs that are so inexpensive they may be cheaper than your pharmacy copay —but you’ll likely need to ask, otherwise a pharmacist might simply assume you want to use your insurance,” she said.
  • If you have a high deductible insurance plan, there’s still hope. “Be aware that through new federal mechanisms, some medication such as drugs to treat heart disease and insulin for diabetes may be available at a low-cost even before you meet an insurance deductible,” said Gill. “This is fairly new and many people with insurance through their employer might only this year have implemented this new lower cost payment model.”
  • Don’t have insurance? Tell your pharmacist you’re looking for the lowest price. “They may be able to help enroll you in certain programs for those needing financial assistance, offer generic drug discounts or even provide a month free if you’re newly unemployed.”

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What Does Wellness Really Mean as We Age?

What Does Wellness Really Mean as We Age?

Wellness is much more than your physical health. It’s a practical, holistic philosophy that encourages a lifestyle that enhances the body, mind and spirit. Research on healthy aging shows that seniors who embrace wellness as part of everyday life receive significant benefits.

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7 Best Exercises for Seniors (and a Few to Avoid!)

7 Best Exercises for Seniors (and a Few to Avoid!)

Exercise and nutrition are essential parts of a healthy lifestyle throughout one’s life, and  as we age, our requirements are ever changing. A growing body of research illustrates how regular exercise is especially important for seniors, and how more seniors are opting for an active lifestyle instead of a sedentary one. This article will show you the benefits of exercise for older adults, the seven best forms of exercise for seniors, and a few exercises that may be hazardous to seniors’ health.

I had tested positive for COVID-19, do I still need to get the vaccine??

I had tested positive for COVID-19, do I still need to get the vaccine??

If you’ve had #COVID19, you should still get vaccinated. Experts aren’t sure how long someone is protected from getting sick again after recovering, and reinfection is possible.

Now that there are authorized and recommended COVID-19 vaccines in the United States, accurate vaccine information is critical.

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Covid-19 vaccine – CDC

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