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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is a condition where the body is unable to maintain normal levels of blood glucose using a hormone known as insulin. Currently, more than 100 million people in the U.S. are diabetic or prediabetic. If this trend continues,…

Auto

10 Simple Summer Car Care Tips

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but car care doesn't take a vacation between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The warmer months present some challenges to personal transportation and maintenance, but this list will help us all have a summer…

Home, Safety

How to Use a Portable Generator Safely

Portable backup generators are less expensive that whole house generators but require set up and fueling by the homeowner each time they are used. They also raise safety concerns, including carbon monoxide poisoning, electrocution, fire,…

Healthy Living

Diabetic Eye Disease

Written By: David Turbert Reviewed By: G Atma Vemulakonda, MD Jan. 28, 2019 What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar (glucose)…

Home, Safety

How to Prepare for a Tornado

Tornadoes are one of the most destructive weather events, with winds as high as over 200 miles per hour and leaving a trail of destruction a mile or more wide. Around 1,000 tornadoes form in the U.S. each year; and while most occur in the…

Pets

Healthy Pets

Did you know, WebMD has health information for pet owners. You'll find the latest news and videos, pet care essentials and top search terms for pets. Do you know what FIV stands for? FIV is cat feline immunodeficiency virus. Cats who…

Health Insurance

Save up to 80%* on prescriptions

How do we find the lowest prices? Did you know that drug prices vary from pharmacy to pharmacy? WebMDRx partners with major pharmacy chains to find you the best prices. How it works 1. Search & Compare Prices Search…

Auto, Safety

Refine Your Driving Skills and Maintain Your Independence!

Learn how to hone your driving skills and learn about new vehicle technology and driving tips for today’s drivers. AAA’s Roadwise Driver is an online course designed to help you be a better, safer driver. The course covers topics like, Extending…

Medicare

Rockford Priority Health Medicare Meeting

Details Date: July 18 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Rockford Ambulance 8450 Shaner Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341 United States + Google Map

Auto, Safety

Evaluate Your Driving Ability

Self-Rating Tool Every time you get behind the wheel of a car, you must decide how to react to other vehicles and drivers, traffic signs and signals, highway conditions and your vehicle’s performance – and often take quick action.…

Medicare

Priority Health Walk-in Center

Details Date: July 16 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Priority Health Walk-in Center 1257 E Beltline Ave NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Pets

People Foods Cats Can Eat

You Can Share, Sometimes Most of your kitty's diet should be a nutritionally complete cat food, but you can give her a treat from your plate every once in a while. You just need to know how to choose feline-friendly snacks with the nutrients…

Medicare

Muskegon Priority Health Medicare Meeting

Details Date: July 15 - Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Venue Delta Hotels by Marriott Muskegon Downtown 939 3rd ST Muskegon, MI 49440

Healthy Living, Safety

How Safe is Your Hospital?

Aren’t all hospitals safe? Sadly, no. Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade scores hospitals on how safe they keep their patients from errors, injuries, accidents, and infections. Go here to utilize the Spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital…

Healthy Living, Safety

Sleeping babies are dying in car seats when parents use them incorrectly, study says

Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAY Published 9:56 a.m. ET May 21, 2019 | Updated 4:01 p.m. ET May 23, 2019 Car seats can be deadly places for babies to sleep when being used incorrectly, a startling new study has found. When…

Pets

Prevent Outdoor Pet Hazards

Here are some tips to prevent pet hazards. All the tips are available here Stave Off Sunburn The dog days of summer pose danger for our faithful friends. Short-haired, close-shaven, and light-colored pets are prone to sunburns. The…

Healthy Living

Take Care of Your Eyes Now For Good Vision In Later Life

Written By: Susanne Medeiros Reviewed By: Dianna L Seldomridge, MD, MBA Jun. 11, 2019 If you're in your 20s or 30s, you probably don't spend much time thinking about your eye health. But this is the exactly the time you should be acting…

Healthy Living

Health Partner: The Digital Tool That Can Help You Navigate Your Knee, Hip or Weight-Loss Journey

Grappling with joint or weight issues? Enter The Health Partner for Knees, Health Partner for Hips and Health Partner for Weight Loss Surgery suite of websites and apps—unveiled this week at the Consumer Electronics Show. By Amy Roberts January…

Healthy Living, Property Insurance

July Lawn & Garden To-Do List

Rainfall is scarce in July, and soaring temperatures can cause your garden and lawn to slow down and conserve energy. Vegetable gardens kick into high gear and will need some extra attention to stay happy. Other plants in your garden can…

Pets

Healthy People Foods You Can Give Your Dog

Treats for Dog-Day Afternoons To cool off a hot dog on a sultry day, give her pet pops. Make them with any food she likes, like veggies or applesauce. Freeze the pops in an ice cube tray. Or whip up some peanut butter pops: Mix…

Auto, Safety

Record-Breaking 48.9 Million Americans to Travel this Independence Day

Nearly 2 million more travelers than last year planning July 4 getaways, according to AAA ORLANDO, Fla. (June 25, 2019) – More Americans than ever recorded by AAA, nearly 49 million, are making plans to honor the red, white and…

Healthy Living, Safety

5 Things We Now Know About the Safety and Effectiveness of Sunscreen

How often is often enough to reapply sunscreen? Does a higher SPF make a difference? Experts weigh in on how to help protect yourself from sunburns and skin cancer this summer. By Krista Bennett DeMaio May 23, 2017 Beach season…

Healthy Living

4 Effortless Ways to Sleep More Soundly

Sleep plays a vital role in your health and well being. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental and physical health, safety, and quality of life.Establish a Sleep RoutineGoing to bed the same time every…

Healthy Living

How to Have a Happy, Healthy Summer

Summertime means longer days, sunshine, picnics, barbecues, and kids out of school. Here’s how to make the most of your summer and stay healthy, too. Be active; be cool Regular physical activity is an important part of a healthy…