5 ways to make a difference in a senior’s life
(SST) Did you know that by 2040, 20% of Americans will be 65 and older? As the population of older adults increases, it's crucial to recognize and celebrate the rich depth of experience, talents …
Category: Senior Living
Study: Minority-owned small businesses in the U.S. are better at adapting to COVID-19 and showing more optimism than others
(SST) It's not surprising that many small businesses are struggling to maintain operations, earn profits and sustain their work forces in the wake of the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.However, many minorities …
4 Things to Know When Shopping for a Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
(SST) About 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day and by 2050, seniors will represent more than 20% of the population. If you are 65 or older, staying healthy is more important than ever. One …
5 ways a weighted blanket can improve your life
(SST) Quality sleep is essential to good health, but daily life - the stresses of work and family, too much screen time, caffeine or alcohol - disrupts our body's natural sleep cycle. One tool …
Just the facts: Dispelling common myths about glaucoma
(SST) Glaucoma. It's a sneaky disease that usually strikes without warning. More than three million people in the United States have it - but only half know they do. Left untreated, glaucoma can lead …
How everyone can save on vital energy costs
(SST) It's something everyone in the U.S. needs and uses in their everyday lives - energy to keep the lights on, appliances working and homes cool or warm enough to be comfortable. Now that …
What you need to know to prepare for a low blood sugar emergency
(SST) When Alejandra Marquez was 12 years old, she suddenly started to scream during an otherwise typical Sunday church service. There was a loud buzzing that only she could hear, and she soon began …
4 ways you can help support veterans
(SST) According to the National Institutes of Health, up to 30% of American military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home from combat. Yet only about 40% of those individuals ever seek …
Overcoming the stigma of addiction is key to treatment
(SST) Addiction is a chronic but treatable medical condition. Often unintentionally, many people still talk about addiction in ways that are stigmatizing-meaning they use words that can portray someone with a substance use disorder …
3 surprising foods that fuel your immune system
(SST) Cold and flu season, combined with an ongoing pandemic, is motivating many Americans to do everything possible to support immune health. Fortunately, simple lifestyle habits, like a healthy diet, can make a big …