Health insurance has been a hot topic recently and as a Medicare Specialist, I hear a lot of commentary and concern about insurance company practices, like prior authorization denials. Understandably, many seniors enrolled in one are now questioning if they should be worried about their Medicare Advantage Plan. Here...
Dr. Jessica Clark, Beach Dermatology Skin Wellness Clinic
As a board-certified dermatologist, one of the most important aspects of my practice is educating patients about skin cancer. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, but the good news is that when detected early, it...
By Kathryn Porter, APRN, ACNP-BC
February is American Heart Month, first celebrated by the American Heart Association in 1963 and later officially recognized by President Johnson in 1964. We recognize National Wear Red Day on the first Friday of the month, in honor of the Go Red for Women campaign...
By Heather Bennett Eye
We’ve all been affected by cancer. Cancer has touched us whether it’s a dear friend, a loved one, or a personal diagnosis. Michele Bailey, founder of Bailey Brigade, and her family were affected in a big way when her husband Scott, a father of three, passed...
By Dr. Karen DeVore
As the calendar turns and the holiday festivities wind down, many of us feel the pull to reset, refresh, and refocus on our health. Detox and weight loss are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions, sparking motivation to shed holiday indulgences and kickstart healthier...
By Christian Regalado
Happy 2025, Everyone! January has arrived and the annual enrollment period for Medicare is over. Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans saw more changes than usual starting this year. Major changes were made on the prescription drug side of things, and many Advantage plans completely dropped...
By Dr. Karen Devore
In the story of the tortoise and the hare, there’s a lesson we often overlook—the power of steady, patient progress over quick, short-lived victories. True wellness, much like the journey of the tortoise, is about a measured approach. Acupuncture, which has been practiced for thousands of...
By Jamie C. Williamson
Most gift givers assume that a more expensive present will be more appreciated, yet receivers don’t appreciate expensive gifts more than other less expensive gifts. And, that goes for gifts of clothes, wine, home décor, jewelry, and even the price of an engagement ring.
Research clearly shows...
by Michael McManus LCSW
Book Review
In "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear," Elizabeth Gilbert invites readers to embark on a transformative journey that transcends traditional notions of creativity. I use Audible to listen to books and this is an especially delightful book to listen to as Elizabeth Gilbert herself beautifully...
By Stephenie Craig
It’s easier to be loving and kind when you agree and have things in common with others. But, what happens when you’re sitting around the table and someone shares an opinion wildly different than yours? Or, what happens when someone you don’t really know expresses ideas counterintuitive...
