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Medicare supplement insurance plans (or Medigap policies) are sold by commercial insurance companies to… See more 2020 Medicare Supplement PlansOctober 9, 2019 Medicare Supplement Benefits … See more Is Red Wine Really Heart Healthy?September 13, 2019 We've all heard that wine is good for your heart. We've also heard that consuming alcohol is bad for your heart. Confused over this contradictory information? You’re not alone. Over the last decade, research has found both to be true — the difference comes down to what kind of alcohol, how much,… See more Vaping: What You Need to KnowBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESSeptember 13, 2019 Vaping gained traction over the last 15 years because it seemed like a healthier – possibly even lifesaving -- alternative to smoking combustible cigarettes. And since electronic nicotine delivery systems such as vapes, vape pens, hookah pens, e-cigs, tank systems and mods don’t need ashtrays to… See more Why You Need a Primary Care PhysicianSeptember 6, 2019 Going to a primary care physician isn’t fun. There’s the long wait for an appointment (weeks!) and the long wait at the office (hours!). And then there’s the appointment: You get just 10 minutes with a doctor or nurse practitioner who’s looking at a computer. For many, this is the typical primary… See more Sex and Heart Attacks: What You Need to KnowAugust 22, 2019 Two of the biggest questions for people who have suffered a heart attack or have heart disease are: Can sex cause a heart attack, and when is it okay to have sex after a heart attack? Worrying about the strain sex can put on your cardiovascular system is a legitimate concern. And while… See more How Much Alcohol Are You Really Drinking?August 16, 2019 The answer to this question is not simple because we’re currently at a pivotal moment in the research and thinking on how much alcohol is OK to drink and if it might even have a positive effect on our health. For decades, the narrative has been that two drinks for men daily and one for women is not… See more 4 Recent Studies Link Sleep to Heart IssuesBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESAugust 16, 2019 Experts have been telling us for years that poor sleep quality contributes to heart disease. But you may not realize just how detrimental sleep deprivation can be for your heart. A lack of sleep raises your risk for cardiovascular disease regardless of your age, weight, smoking and exercise habits… See more Studies Link Light to Moderate Drinking with Increased Health Risks and Premature Death By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESAugust 14, 2019 Over the last few years, some experts have suggested that consuming a moderate or light amount of alcohol every day might protect your heart better than abstaining from alcohol. This theory may not hold much water, according to recent alcohol studies. A study published in 2018 linked light… See more Sleep Disorder Linked to Parkinson’s DiseaseBy Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHESAugust 13, 2019 What is Parksinson's Disease Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that renders many people confined to a wheelchair. 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