EATING WELL — here’s no time like the present to prevent prediabetes

DID YOU KNOW that November is National Diabetes Awareness Month and that Monday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day? Wearing the color blue on World Diabetes Day will signify your support for the millions of people worldwide who have been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Why Medicare should be part of your retirement strategy

Medicare takes a little time to understand. As you approach age 65, familiarize yourself with its coverage options, costs, and limitations. Certain features of Medicare can affect healthcare costs and coverage.

Are you an early or late riser? You could have a sleep disorder

WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF as “an early bird” (i.e., an early riser) or as “not a morning person” (i.e., a late riser)?

Does back pain resolve itself?

OVER 80% OF PEOPLE ARE AFFLICTED BY BACK PAIN ISSUES at some point in their lives. It’s the second most common reason people visit their doctor, outranked only by infections like colds, flu, and sinusitis.

Look as young as you feel!

What does the skin on your face, neck, chest, and hands reveal about you? Will the fine lines, brown spots (age spots), large veins on the hands, and sagging jowls and neck portray you as tired, withered, and older than you are?

EATING WELL

AS A DIETITIAN, I’m often asked questions about different foods, and I thought you, dear readers, might like to know the answers to some of these common queries.

Clearing up the Medicare clutter

Every year from October 15 to December 7—Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period— people already enrolled in Medicare have the opportunity to change their coverage to a plan that better suits their needs or to keep the plan they already have.

Healthy living is an investment—it’s worth doing it right the first time

THE JOY IN HEALTHY LIVING stems from the choices made in the process of living healthfully.

You’re never too old for Super Slow Training

Though most of the clients currently taking advantage of the Super Slow Training method offered at TriggerPoint are in their 40s, this evidence-based, time-efficient exercise solution is gaining popularity among people of all ages—including individuals well into their senior years.