Expressing sympathy during this new normal
(SST) Experiencing the loss of a loved one is always difficult. In today's environment of 'social distancing', we are even more challenged in finding ways to reach out and connect to those who need …
Category: Health
Making Sense of COVID-19 and Volatile Markets
(SST) By Dan Keady, TIAA Chief Financial Planning StrategistWhile the health and wellbeing of family, friends and neighbors remains top of mind, it's perfectly normal to think about savings and investments given recent market …
This simple test can set you on the road to a lifetime of better health
(SST) Here's a sobering statistic for you: 20 percent of all deaths in the United States can be attributed to poor lifestyle factors and behavioral choices. It's difficult to swallow, but fortunately new research …
Pancreatic cancer: Know your family, know your risk
(SST) Pancreatic cancer is one of the most deadly cancers, with a mere 29 percent one-year survival rate. In 2016, pancreatic cancer became the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States, …
3 pressing reasons to talk hearing health at your next physical exam
(SST) When was the last time you and your doctor talked about your hearing?The fact is, only about 3 in 10 adults who had a physical exam in the last year say it included …
Understanding the link between salt and health
(SST) The news lately is full of articles about salt and health. Everyone seems to be getting either too much salt or not enough. So which is it? Part of the problem is with …
Survey: Cataracts impact lifestyle; surgery brings emotional benefits
(SST) You may know that cataracts can interfere with your ability to see clearly, but might be unaware of their impact on your emotions. Alcon, the global leader in eye care, conducted a survey …
Hey guys. Is your good health a perception or reality?
(SST) When it comes to health, perception is not always reality. This is especially true when considering how men care for themselves when faced with a health condition. In fact, while most men would …
Tips to help save money on prescription drug costs
(SST) Modern medications can work wonders, improving quality of life, curing illness and even saving lives. However, those miracles can come at a high cost, as anyone who's had to pay for branded prescription …
Sore knees? 3 reasons to participate in a clinical trial
(SST) Designed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of new treatments, clinical trials are the only way medical advances can move knowledge and science forward. In regard to knee pain, clinical trials offer the …