Senior Lifestyles – Jan. 2012

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How to put money back in your pocket during open enrollment

Open enrollment is the time of year when employees have the opportunity to review and select their benefits package for the following year. It is especially important for employees to know their companies’ open enrollment schedule, which typically takes place between September and December, because if they miss it, they might not be…

Waking up to the serious problem of sleep apnea

Sleep apnea, which affects 18 million Americans, is a disorder which causes breathing to repeatedly pause during sleep. Sleep apnea lowers a person’s blood oxygen level and results in a fragmented sleep pattern – making for a potentially dangerous health situation. Sleep apnea is linked to major …

Five ways to avoid repetitive stress injuries

You’re probably unaware that sitting at your computer and typing – something you do every day – can leave you at risk for significant pain and discomfort. If you are concerned about these repetitive stress injuries, there are things you can do to prevent…

Germ hotspots to look out for during cold season

While you likely know the basics, you might not be aware some of the most common places germs tend to congregate and spread. Taking proper care to kill germs after you come into contact with these germ hotspots can be one of the keys to staying healthy this season. The tricky part is many of these hotspots are…

Digestive health tips from nutrition expert

A new survey from The Dannon Company, conducted by StrategyOne, reveals that Americans are making health-conscious decisions about the foods they eat, with six in 10 saying they have made food purchases driven by health concerns. In particular, 43 percent say they have purchased a food to help their…

Welcome a new pet into your home with these tips

Congratulations! You’re a pet owner. Bringing a new pet home is an exciting experience but requires some preparation. That adorable ball of energy covered in fur will interact with just about every inch of living space and your life is about to be enriched in ways you’ve never dreamed possible.Prepping your house, wardrobe and routines ahead of time can help…