Mature Resources - Health & Medical

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This site is your gateway to the latest available information for health professionals, teachers, patients, and everyone interested in good health. Much of the information contained on this site is available for free in either electronic form which you may download now, or in printed form which you may order online. You may also order products by phone, fax, or mail. We also offer a variety of high-quality products for a nominal fee. In addition, many products contained on this site may be purchased in bulk at a discount.

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Senior Citizens Now Receiving Medicare Brochure Explaining New Affordable Care Act

May 27, 2010 – Senior citizens and others covered by Medicare should be receiving within days the new brochure "Medicare and the New Health Law - What it Means for You" in their mailboxes. The mailing from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services outlines the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The information is available in English or Spanish and online (see links below).

2 Strategies to Get More Zs

By Marie-Josee Salvas Shaar

We’d love to think that that with enough willpower, we can get away with little sleep, but reality is quite different. Getting at least 7 hours of sleep every day is important not only for your energy levels, but also to your memory, mood, immune system, motivation, and productivity. (For more info on this, please see my article Beauty Sleep and Optimal Performance).

Easy Strategy to Avoid the Flu

By Marie-Josee Salvas Shaar

Because a few days in bed is not part of your game plan...

There already aren't enough hours in a day, let alone being slowed down by a cold. You've heard about a thousand times that washing your hands regularly can help you steer clear of the dreaded symptoms. You buy probiotic yogurt because your doctor told you it is an ally in cold prevention. You probably also already know that lack of sleep impedes your immune function, so that’s also covered. What else is new to help you avoid the flu?

Never Too Old (or young) for an STD

Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD ) Awareness Increase for Senior Population

Senior citizens are becoming one of the fastest growing number for new sexually transmitted diseases, although STDs have no age-limit. Most infections don't show outward signs, so the spread is like wildfire.