Category Archives: Medical

No matter what skin crèmes are invented to wipe away our wrinkles, one thing will always be certain about life: we can’t stop getting older. For many people, getting older is something to look forward to since we really can not get back to our carefree days of our youth. Or, can we?
“Retirement” has so many different meanings. For some, it means enjoying the fruits of their labors and having one big, long relaxing vacation. Many view retirement as a time to break away from their humdrum lives and unchain themselves from the obligations of raising children and working hard to pay the bills. And for many people today, retirement is merely a dream as without a nest egg and or a means of a consistent pay check coming in, it’ll be work, work, work for as far as one can see.

One topic we can all agree upon though, is that retiring without your health is not really retiring. Imagine scrimping and saving for 43 years only to find that you have a debilitating disease or circumstance? Here you are with a bank account full of cash with dreams of exploring Europe and cruising to Alaska only to find out that the majority of it is going to be spent on medical bills and hospital visits.

Preparing for retirement is a multi faceted and complex algorithm, as new factors are interjected into our lives daily. The health issues of our parents and grandparents, along with the constant changes in the lives of our children and or other siblings never seems to stop, do they? The volatility in the market and the uncertainty of pensions coupled with an ever changing job market all bring stress to the table for millions and millions every day. This is why maintaining our own health has become almost equally or perhaps even more important than our financial future, as what good is financial security if you cannot enjoy it?

The Resource Center will focus on preventative health topics and will also address medical and health issues that we all will sooner or later face, including:

Medicare
Medicaid
Eating Healthy
Aging
Being a Survivor
Exercise

Your chance of enjoying your retirement will double if you are healthy on the day you receive your golden parachute, gold watch and/or pat on the back from your co-workers. Make healthy living a way of life today and stop putting it off.

Using Dietary Supplements

Using Dietary Supplements Wisely Many people take dietary supplements, products that contain vitamins, minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino acids, enzymes, and/or other ingredients intended to supplement the diet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has special labeling requirements for … Continue reading

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Top 10 Health Concerns for Baby Boomers

TOP 10 MEDICAL CONCERNS IN THE RETIREE 10: More Medical Attention In 2030, there will be nearly three times as many people over the age of 65 than there were in 1980 [source: American Hospital Association]. This means boomers, as … Continue reading

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Talking With Your Doctor

Prior to engaging with physical activities during your retirement, it is highly recommended that you consult with a doctor.  But with so many out there, and you may be new to the area, how do you choose the right one … Continue reading

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Taking Care of Business, Your Health

Manage Your Health Preventive Services Health care to prevent illness or detect it at an early stage, when treatment is most likely to work best (for example, Pap tests, flu shots, and colorectal cancer screenings). Use the Preventive Services Checklist … Continue reading

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Senior Sexual Health

Sexual health is important — at any age. Find out how aging can affect sexuality and what you can do to maintain a fulfilling sex life after 50. Though movies and television might tell you that sex is only for … Continue reading

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Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation Techniques for Stress Relief Finding the Relaxation Exercises That Work for You For many of us with hectic, stressful lives, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of the day or snatching some extra … Continue reading

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Preventing Heart Attacks and Strokes

Heart Disease and Stroke Goal Improve cardiovascular health and quality of life through prevention, detection, and treatment of risk factors for heart attack and stroke; early identification and treatment of heart attacks and strokes; and prevention of repeat cardiovascular events. … Continue reading

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Pets and Your Health

Animals and Your Health: The Benefits of Pet Ownership  You’ve had a horrible day. Your car was hit in the parking lot, you missed a project deadline, and you’re starving. You juggle your briefcase and keys, open the front door, … Continue reading

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Peripheral Artery Disease

About Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) PAD is a narrowing of the peripheral arteries, most commonly in the arteries of the pelvis and legs. PAD is similar to coronary artery disease (CAD) and carotid artery disease. All three of these conditions … Continue reading

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Osteoporosis

Know Your Bones Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and an increased risk of fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well … Continue reading

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