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Senior Health & Medicare
Coverage decisions, benefits, and care navigation — every week.
Week of October 19, 2026
Understanding your Medicare annual notice of change
Also inside: Your Annual Physical: More Than Just a Check-Up · Medicare open enrollment period begins, offering chance to review coverage
Week of October 12, 2026
Understanding and Using Medicare's Preventative Care Benefits
Also inside: Your Annual Checkup: More Than Just a Blood Pressure Reading · Medicare fall open enrollment begins, offering chance to review health coverage · Understanding Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period: Your Yearly Check-In · Your Annual Physical: More Than Just a Check-Up
Week of October 5, 2026
Understanding your part B premium: Income can change what you pay
Also inside: Your Annual Physical: A Preventative Health Check-in · Medicare Advantage and Part D plans for 2027 rated by CMS · Making your annual Medicare plan review count · Your Annual Check-Up: More Than Just a Formality
Week of September 28, 2026
Making the Most of Your Medicare Preventive Benefits
Also inside: Your Annual Physical: More Than Just a Check-Up · Medicare open enrollment approaches as plan options, costs shift for 2027 · Understanding Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period: Your Yearly Check-In · Your Annual Check-up: More Than Just a Formality
Week of September 21, 2026
Understanding Your Medicare Summary Notice: More Than Just a Bill
Also inside: Your doctor's visit: Beyond the symptoms · Concerns rise over Medicare AI prior authorization denials · Making Your Medicare Annual Wellness Visit Work For You · Your Annual Check-up: More Than Just a Formality
Week of September 14, 2026
Understanding the 'Donut Hole' in Medicare Part D
Also inside: Your Lifelong Health: Understanding and Using Preventive Screenings · Medicare coverage changes ahead for certain immigrants · Understanding Your Medicare 'Initial Enrollment Period' · Your Annual Checkup: More Than Just a Formality
Week of September 7, 2026
When to review your Medicare choices: An annual check-up for your coverage
Also inside: Your Annual Check-Up: More Than Just a Prescription Refill · Understanding How Medicare Part B Premiums Are Determined · Don't skip that dental cleaning: Why oral health impacts your whole body · Understanding Medicare's Annual Open Enrollment Period
Week of August 31, 2026
When Medicare Doesn’t Cover Everything: Understanding Your “Out-of-Pocket”
Also inside: Your Annual Physical: More Than Just a Check-Up · Medicare Advantage overpayments could impact all beneficiaries · Understanding Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period: Why It Matters Every Year · Don't Skip Your Annual Doctor Visit, Even When You Feel Fine
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
Healthy Aging
Heart, sleep, movement, nutrition, and mind — decade by decade.
Week of October 19, 2026
Build your personal 'blue zone': How everyday choices support lasting health
Also inside: Your Body Keeps the Score: Understanding How Stress Stays With You · Your walk is more than just steps: Why arm swing matters for balance and power · Rethink your drink: The often-overlooked source of hidden sugars · Evening light exposure and your sleep: A simple adjustment for better rest
Week of October 12, 2026
Making room for movement: How small efforts add up to big health benefits
Also inside: Your Inner Critic Isn’t Always Right: Learning to Talk Back to Negative Thoughts · Finding your stride: The often-overlooked benefits of walking backwards · Rethinking the 'Clean Plate Club' habit for better digestion · Evening meals: How timing and type affect your sleep
Week of October 5, 2026
Nourishing your social ties for a healthier, longer life
Also inside: Your Body Keeps the Score: Understanding How Emotions Affect Physical Health · Your walk is more than steps: How purposeful movement builds lasting health · Rethink Your Drink: The Simple Power of Hydration for Healthy Aging · Evening meals: timing matters for better sleep
Week of September 28, 2026
Build Your Plate for Longevity, One Color at a Time
Also inside: Nurturing Your Brain With Connection: It's More Than Just Feeling Good · Start Small, Walk Often: The Power of Everyday Movement · Beyond Regularity: How Fiber Fuels a Healthier You · When is the best time to sleep? It might not be when you think
Week of September 21, 2026
Your Muscle Strength: A Foundation for Healthy Aging
Also inside: Finding Quiet in a Noisy World: The Power of Intentional Pauses · Your Daily Walk Is a Powerful Medicine: Here's Why · Rethink Your Dinner: Why Eating Earlier Might Benefit Your Health · Your Body Clock: A Key to Better Sleep and Health
Week of September 14, 2026
Your circadian rhythm: More than just sleep, it shapes your health
Also inside: Making Time for Connection: It's Not a Luxury, It's Essential for Health · Why Your Daily Walk Might Be the Best Investment for a Healthier Future · Rethink Your Drink: The Hidden Sugars in Everyday Beverages · When is the best time to go to bed? It might not be what you think
Week of September 7, 2026
Build a 'Movement Snacks' Habit for Everyday Vitality
Also inside: Your Inner Critic Isn't Always Wrong: How to Listen and Respond Constructively · Why you should make walking your daily non-negotiable movement · Rethink Your Drink: Why Water Should Be Your Go-To Beverage · Evening Routines: How Small Steps Before Bed Can Make a Big Difference
Week of August 31, 2026
How to Lower Cholesterol Naturally and Safely
Also inside: The Simple Power of Water: Staying Hydrated as You Age · Your Inner Critic Isn’t Always Right: How to Soften Self-Judgment · Your daily walk: The simple, powerful habit for a healthier future · Rethink Your Drink: Why Water Is Your Best Ally for Healthy Aging
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