Native American flute program enlightening
It has been said that to stay young at heart one should keep open to new thoughts and experiences and never quit learning.
377 seniors lose Medigap coverage
Jumping through all the hoops and meeting all the assorted deadlines to get Medicare after paying for it through a lifetime of work is bad enough.
Keeping hands healthy
Pain, stiffness, cramping of ‘trigger finger’ may stem from tendon swelling, strain
Our hands get lots of action and sometimes all that movement can result in problems like trigger finger and carpal tunnel syndrome.
SV eyes competing uses for federal grant
Star Valley will likely use its next installment of federal Community Development Block Grant money to help subsidize Meals on Wheels and taxi programs for seniors.
The debate over circumcision
What does the gallbladder do? I’m going to have mine out. How does losing it affect life?
Universal Health plans terminated from Medicare, Medicaid offerings
Medicare ensures no interruption in services as plans terminate
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will ensure continuous medical and prescription drug coverage for beneficiaries enrolled in Universal Health Care Medicare health plans that terminated April 1.
New yoga classes at Senior Center
April is such a cheerful month; filled with bright sunshine, warm breezes, birdsong and best of all in Rim Country, a multitude of blossoming trees.
Remote link between heartburn, cancer
At a recent cocktail party, a nurse admonished me for chewing ice. She said that it indicates an iron deficiency. I get blood work done every six months. My doctor has never said anything about an iron deficiency or any other issue. I am 65 and in good health
Plan now to use state’s long-term care system
ALTCS can help provide safety net for senior citizens
As the population ages, everyone should make a plan to obtain care in case of a disabling injury or illness. Unfortunately, options are both limited and expensive.
Sciatica often leaves on its own
As someone preparing for a liver biopsy, please discuss the procedure, recovery and possible side effects.
Men do get urinary tract infections
I take Coumadin because of atrial fibrillation. I’ve taken it for 13 years. Never in all those years has anyone, doctor or nurse, told me not to eat lettuce or other salad greens. My cousin just did. She wasn’t sure why, but she said those foods mess up Coumadin. I have regular blood tests. None has shown that my Coumadin level needs adjusting. What is this green vegetable taboo?
State eyes oversight of health care changes
Although Arizona has decided not to establish a health insurance exchange under the federal Affordable Care Act, a lawmaker wants to make sure the state maintains its oversight of insurers and policies.
Eat right with personalized food choices
March is National Nutrition Month, a time to focus on healthy eating and sound physical activity habits.
Our pets are good for our health
Drive through any neighborhood in Payson and you are sure to see people walking their dogs — I don’t know if any survey has ever been done, but it seems to me that Payson has one of the largest dog populations in the country.
Life is still good without an appendix
When is the better time to take medicines: a.m. or p.m.?
