Steps to Take After a Lung Cancer Diagnosis
Posted: November 21, 2021
Steps to Take After a Lung Cancer DiagnosisNovember is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is a leading cause of death in the U.S., second only to heart disease. If you have received a lung cancer diagnosis, you may be experiencing a range of emotions and feeling more than a little overwhelmed. You might be worried about the cost of treatment, side effects, and survival. It may help to give yourself some...
How to Overcome Overeating During Holiday Celebrations
Posted: November 10, 2021
How to Overcome Overeating During Holiday CelebrationsThe holidays seem to consist of one large meal or party after another. First, there’s the Thanksgiving feast, with turkey, stuffing, gravy, and pumpkin pie. Then comes a parade of holiday parties, delicious desserts, Christmas ham, goose, or beef, fabulous breads, and, of course, eggnog. Traditionally, the holidays are a time to indulge and celebrate with friends and family. It can be very tempting to...
Employer-Provided Life Insurance: What You Need to Know
Posted: November 7, 2021
Employer-Provided Life Insurance: What You Need to KnowLife insurance is a popular feature of employee benefits packages. Many employers provide basic group life free of charge to their employees. More Americans have workplace plans than individual life insurance plans, as reported in a NerdWallet article. If your employer offers free or low-cost basic group life, there is no reason not to accept it. Enrollment is automatic in some cases. Although it is a...
Get the Facts About Hospice Care and Medicare
Posted: November 6, 2021
Get the Facts About Hospice Care and MedicareNovember is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. Hospice care is compassionate end-of-life care. It includes services intended to provide comfort for terminally ill individuals. Palliative care is specialized medical care, performed to relieve pain and stress, with a focus on the needs of the patient, not on the prognosis. Medicare provides coverage for hospice care. The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) reports...
6 Habits That Support Strong Mental Health
Posted: October 25, 2021
6 Habits That Support Strong Mental HealthMaintaining good mental health has become more challenging in recent times, with the global pandemic and other factors contributing to stress and anxiety. It is more important now than ever to develop healthy habits to improve your mood and help keep stress at bay. Cultivating the following habits will benefit not only your mental health, but your physical health, as well. Get Regular Exercise This...