June 2013 | HelpingYouCare®

Health Insurance Exchanges under Health Care Law Do Not Affect Medicare

By Editor, on June 26th, 2013

Apparently some seniors on Medicare have expressed confusion or concern about whether the new Health Insurance Marketplace (also referred to as a health care exchange) being implemented under the Health Care Law affects Medicare in any way. It does . . . → Read More: Health Insurance Exchanges under Health Care Law Do Not Affect Medicare

Enrollment for New Health Insurance Exchanges Begins on Oct 1, 2013; HealthCare.gov Updated to Help Consumers Prepare

By Editor, on June 25th, 2013

The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) announced on June 24 that open enrollment for the new federally-run health insurance exchange (called the “Health Insurance Marketplace”) being implemented under the Health Care Law, will begin October 1, . . . → Read More: Enrollment for New Health Insurance Exchanges Begins on Oct 1, 2013; HealthCare.gov Updated to Help Consumers Prepare

95% of People Do Not Wash Their Hands Sufficiently, New Study Finds

By Editor, on June 24th, 2013

For a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health, researchers from Michigan State University, watched 3,749 people attempt (or not attempt) to wash their hands after using public bathrooms located across a college town in Michigan. They . . . → Read More: 95% of People Do Not Wash Their Hands Sufficiently, New Study Finds

AMA Votes to Recognize Obesity as a Disease

By Editor, on June 22nd, 2013

The American Medical Association (AMA), the largest and primary professional organization of medical doctors in the U.S., passed a resolution at their annual meeting on June 18, officially declaring that obesity shall be recognized as a disease. The AMA . . . → Read More: AMA Votes to Recognize Obesity as a Disease

Never Too Late For Fitness Training Advises 93-Year-Old

By Senior Editor, on June 20th, 2013

93-Year-Old Willa Asbornsen says it is never too late to begin fitness training. She resolved five years ago to move out of her nursing home and live alone. She starting working out with a personal trainer to insure her . . . → Read More: Never Too Late For Fitness Training Advises 93-Year-Old

New Book, Counter Clockwise by Lauren Kessler, Gives Hope: 70% of Aging Process Within Our Control

By Editor, on June 19th, 2013

In a new book, published June 4, journalist author Lauren Kessler uses herself as a “guinea pig” to explore in depth the world of anti-aging: from serious scientific studies, to medical information, to facts about the enormous for-profit anti-aging . . . → Read More: New Book, Counter Clockwise by Lauren Kessler, Gives Hope: 70% of Aging Process Within Our Control

Hearing Loss Associated with More Hospitalizations & Poorer Health in Older Adults

By Editor, on June 18th, 2013

A new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins, analyzing data from 1,140 men and women aged 70 and older with hearing loss and 529 with normal hearing, found that those with hearing deficits were significantly more likely to have . . . → Read More: Hearing Loss Associated with More Hospitalizations & Poorer Health in Older Adults

President Obama Delivers Father's Day Address Encouraging Responsible Fatherhood

By Editor, on June 16th, 2013

Drawing on his own personal experiences, including his own lack of a present father in his life — experiences that taught him the importance of a responsible father for every family — President Obama delivered a moving message for . . . → Read More: President Obama Delivers Father’s Day Address Encouraging Responsible Fatherhood

A Father's Day Health Message

By Editor, on June 16th, 2013

The following video produced by Wellness News, presents a moving tribute in song to Fathers. At the same time, it reminds whole families of important steps that men can take to protect their health and wellness. View the . . . → Read More: A Father’s Day Health Message

Spotlight on Men's Health from Georgetown University

By Editor, on June 14th, 2013

As part of Men’s Health Week (which runs from June 10 through Father’s Day, June 16), Erica Moss, Community Manager of Georgetown University’s Online Masters in Nursing Program, together with Georgetown University, has prepared an infographic spotlighting men’s health . . . → Read More: Spotlight on Men’s Health from Georgetown University

91 Year Old Sy Perlis Breaks World Weight-Lifting Record

By Editor, on June 14th, 2013

On Saturday at the National Push-Pull Bench Press and Dead Lift Championships in Phoenix, Sy Perlis easily hoisted a 187.2-pound weight over his chest, at age 91! That broke the record lift of 135 pounds that had been in . . . → Read More: 91 Year Old Sy Perlis Breaks World Weight-Lifting Record

Men's Health Week, culminating on Father's Day, Focuses on Wellness & Prevention

By Editor, on June 12th, 2013

The week of June 10, culminating on Father’s Day, June 16, has been declared “Men’s Health Week,” both internationally and in the U.S., and the month of June is “Men’s Health Month.” These observances highlight men’s health facts, and . . . → Read More: Men’s Health Week, culminating on Father’s Day, Focuses on Wellness & Prevention

How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Extreme Heat, CDC Issues New Resources

By Editor, on June 11th, 2013

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new website, video and other resources with tips and information on extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related deaths and illness, as temperatures rise this summer. In . . . → Read More: How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Extreme Heat, CDC Issues New Resources

Free Webinar on Parkinson's Medications Offered by National Parkinson Foundation

By Editor, on June 10th, 2013

The National Parkinson Foundation has announced that it will offer a free online webinar on Parkinson’s Medications on June 20, 2013 (1:00 PM US Eastern Time). Advance registration is required. Following is an announcement of the webinar that HelpingYouCare® . . . → Read More: Free Webinar on Parkinson’s Medications Offered by National Parkinson Foundation

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Health Insurance Exchanges under Health Care Law Do Not Affect Medicare

Enrollment for New Health Insurance Exchanges Begins on Oct 1, 2013; HealthCare.gov Updated to Help Consumers Prepare

95% of People Do Not Wash Their Hands Sufficiently, New Study Finds

AMA Votes to Recognize Obesity as a Disease

Never Too Late For Fitness Training Advises 93-Year-Old

New Book, Counter Clockwise by Lauren Kessler, Gives Hope: 70% of Aging Process Within Our Control

Hearing Loss Associated with More Hospitalizations & Poorer Health in Older Adults

President Obama Delivers Father's Day Address Encouraging Responsible Fatherhood

A Father's Day Health Message

Spotlight on Men's Health from Georgetown University

91 Year Old Sy Perlis Breaks World Weight-Lifting Record

Men's Health Week, culminating on Father's Day, Focuses on Wellness & Prevention

How to Protect Yourself from the Dangers of Extreme Heat, CDC Issues New Resources

Free Webinar on Parkinson's Medications Offered by National Parkinson Foundation

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