This month, we focus on building health and wellness to overcome obstacles. We dive into ways to be smart consumers, get tested for hearing loss, find the right pair of running socks, learn about rights, friendship, self-care, literacy and receive free medical products, among many more. HLN has a lot to offer as we awaken out of the winter slump. Simply picking up this edition is a great way to hear the latest health news and take a step towards living a healthy lifestyle.
In Ways to be a Smart Consumer despite rising cost of health care expenses, page 8, it speaks to how to set up a financial plan and how to be financially prepared in case of an emergency.
Contributor GLS, James Hewitt, Human Performance Scientist, says on page 14 that self-care should not be selfish; it can be a way for leaders to find healthy connections and autonomy. He dives into how the loneliness crisis is hiding behind self-optimization and how we can reframe it. Eating Well contributor, Laurie Syring, suggests discovering the power of nutrition for National Nutrition Month by empowering your day and maintaining healthy eating patterns. These tips help with meal planning and prepping.
Nobody is Perfect contributor Sister Karen Zielinski, on page 11, dives into how healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are allowed to distribute free products. The HHS Office of the Attorney General has clear rules of conduct to hand out everyday
Lori Davis, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Specialist, continues a detailed list of patient rights on page 13. Writer and speaker Dan Jachimiak, on page 17, encourages people in their 70s to make friends. It doesn’t matter your age; friendship is an essential part of life. Despite the difficulty of making friends, Jachimiak shares strategies that can help make friends.
Finally, as always, Dennis Bova informs HLN readers on page 4 about positive news to stay healthy, encouraging anyone who may be dealing with hearing loss to get tested to figure out potential treatment options. Much more can be found in HLN to build better health and wellness in many areas of life.
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