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Senior Health & Medicare
Coverage decisions, benefits, and care navigation — every week.
Week of August 31, 2026
Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice: More Than Just a Bill
Also inside: Your Annual Check-Up: More Than Just a Box to Tick · Medicare advantage overpayments projected to exceed $1 trillion · Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice: Your Key to Spotting Errors · Your annual physical: More than just a quick check-up
Week of August 24, 2026
When to review your Medicare choices, even if nothing has changed
Also inside: Don't Wait for Symptoms: Understanding the Power of Preventive Screenings · Medicare advantage costs projected to increase spending by $1 trillion over next decade · Don't 'Set It and Forget It': Why You Should Review Your Medicare Plan Every Year · Don't Skip Your Annual Physical: It's More Than Just a Checkup
Week of August 17, 2026
Understanding Medicare Part B's 'Welcome to Medicare' Preventative Visit
Also inside: Making Your Doctor’s Visit More Than Just an Appointment · Medicare advantage prior authorization data becomes clearer, but challenges remain · Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice (MSN) · Your Guide To Annual Wellness Visits: More Than Just A Checkup
Week of August 10, 2026
Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice: More Than Just a Bill
Also inside: Your Annual Checkup: More Than Just a Formality · Medicare costs are rising, but help is available for many enrollees · Don't overlook your annual wellness visit: It's free and valuable · Your preventive care roadmap: Why a regular checkup matters more than you think
Week of August 3, 2026
Health-Benefit Costs Rose 6%. What Could Change at Open Enrollment?
Also inside: Making the most of medicare's 'welcome to medicare' visit · Understanding your family health history: a key to preventive care · Understanding your part B premium when you also have medicaid · Don't skip that dental cleaning: it's about more than just your teeth
Week of July 27, 2026
Smartwatch Sleep Tracker Review for Better Decisions
Also inside: Understanding medicare's annual enrollment period · Your Annual Physical: More Than Just a Check-Up · Medicare part D premium help ending sooner than expected, potentially raising costs · Understanding and using your Medicare summary notice
Week of July 20, 2026
10 Best Exercises for Seniors to Stay Strong
Also inside: Understanding your medicare summary notice is key to managing your health costs · Don't skip the flu shot: Why annual vaccination is a cornerstone of healthy aging · Understanding your annual notice of change for medicare advantage · Don't skip that routine eye exam, even if your vision seems fine
Week of July 13, 2026
Preventive Health Trends That Deserve Your Attention
Week of July 6, 2026
Telehealth vs In Person Doctor Visits
Healthy Aging
Heart, sleep, movement, nutrition, and mind — decade by decade.
Week of August 31, 2026
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Safely
Also inside: Nourish your gut: A cornerstone for healthy aging · Your brain can learn new tricks: How neuroplasticity offers lifelong hope · Why Walking Speed Matters, And How To Boost Yours · Rethinking your plate: How to make healthy choices without counting or restricting
Week of August 24, 2026
Making Sense of Your Medications
Also inside: Nurturing your sense of agency in a complex world · Your Daily Walk: A Simple Prescription For A Healthier, Happier Life · Rethink your plate: How adding a little protein to every meal can make a difference · When is the best time to exercise for better sleep?
Week of August 17, 2026
Your Muscles Are Talking: How Listening Improves Your Everyday
Also inside: Feeling Down? Consider the Link Between Your Body and Mood · Your Daily Walk: A Simple Step for Lasting Health · Rethink your plate: Why focusing on additions, not restrictions, is key for healthy eating · When is the Best Time for Your Last Coffee of the Day?
Week of August 10, 2026
The Simple Power of Hydration as We Age
Also inside: Your Body Affects Your Mood: Simple Ways to Support Both · Build a Simple Daily Walking Habit, One Small Step at a Time · Rethink Your Drink: Why Water (and a Little Planning) Is Your Best Hydration Strategy · Why a Consistent Sleep Schedule Matters More Than You Think
Week of August 3, 2026
The power of daily movement, no gym required
Also inside: Why a daily 'brain dump' can clear your mind · Finding Your Footing: Simple Ways to Improve Your Balance · the simple power of fiber: why it matters more than you think · Your Bedroom: A Sanctuary for Sleep, Not a Second Office
Week of July 27, 2026
Urgent Care vs Emergency Room: Which Is Right?
Also inside: The surprising power of a daily walk for healthy aging · Feeling disconnected? how to rebuild your social connections · the overlooked power of simply standing more · Rethinking Your Relationship With Food Labels
Week of July 20, 2026
12 Best Snacks for Heart Health, Explained
Also inside: Heart Health After 50: What Matters Most · A Guide to Healthy Aging Habits That Last · Balance Exercises for Fall Prevention at Home · The power of daily movement: It's not about the gym
Week of July 13, 2026
How to Improve Sleep Hygiene for Better Rest
Also inside: Signs of Insulin Resistance to Watch For
Week of July 6, 2026