Flu season has arrived, holiday stress has begun to take its toll, and changes in weather can aggravate long-term health conditions—all of which can lead to more visits to your Portland Medicare [...]
As we enter the holiday feeding frenzy, a common concern on people’s minds is how to enjoy the season without losing ground on their fitness efforts. We always overeat during the holidays. A [...]
It’s November, which means the days are shorter and shopping lists are longer. Turkey, fixings, Pumpkin spice, holiday wreaths, stocking delights…Health insurance? A health care plan may not [...]
It’s natural to be concerned about your health, and it’s wise to be proactive about preventing problems from taking root. But when it comes to disease prevention, many women may be misplacing [...]
Turning 40 can be a glorious time for women. Aging anxieties aside, many women become more confident, less self-critical and start to enjoy greater stability in their lives than ever before. [...]
In the bustle of daily life, it’s easy to forget about routine healthcare tasks such as getting an annual physical exam—particularly when you’re not troubled by any symptoms. In fact, although [...]
There’s a whole generation of people who are so busy caring for others they can easily forget to care for themselves. Known as the “sandwich generation,” these adults are squeezed between aging [...]
It’s no secret that having a baby is stressful. Newborns bring with them a whole new set of responsibilities for parents, from nighttime feedings to daycare bills. While past discussions about [...]
We call them bundles of joy—and for the most part, they are. Helping a newborn learn and grow can fulfill a parent in unparalleled ways. But for many women, giving birth can also bring on mood [...]
Most women know that as they age, regular mammograms will become a routine part of their preventive health care. However, fewer women understand how ultrasounds can also help prevent breast [...]
