Health & Wellness

  1. Starting the Search for Long Term Care Insurance

    By Kerry Peabody, CSA, CLTC Long Term Care Insurance Specialist You’ve decided to investigate long term care insurance, but where do you begin? Here are a few things to keep in mind as you start your search. … Continue

  2. Who needs Long Term Care insurance?

    I’m Kerry Peabody, a LTC insurance expert, and this article is from my post as an Expert Blogger on the Maine Senior Guide blog. As an expert in LTC (long term care) insurance, any opportunity to help educate … Continue

  3. Are High Heels Bad for You?

    Are high heels bad for you?  Well, the answer is “maybe”.  In an article posted on MSNBC they quoted Dr. Brendan Brown, a podiatrist who sees about 500 women every year with problems caused by wearing heels. … Continue

  4. Proper Stretching Prevents Injuries

    More and more people are picking up running as an exercise.  However, don’t forget the importance of proper stretching! Stretching increases flexibility and may help to prevent injuries and strains, as well as to reduce post-training soreness.  … Continue

  5. When Do Feet Stop Growing?

    When do feet stop growing?   In general, feet stop growing a few years after adolescence.  However, your feet keep changing in size for many, many years after that.  For example, a woman’s foot can grow by a … Continue

  6. Laughter is strong medicine for mind and body

    “Your sense of humor is one of the most powerful tools you have to make certain that your daily mood and emotional state support good health.”  Paul E. McGhee, Ph.D. Laughter is a powerful antidote to stress, … Continue

  7. Laughter and humor help you stay emotionally healthy

    Laughter makes you feel good. And the good feeling that you get when you laugh remains with you even after the laughter subsides. Humor helps you keep a positive, optimistic outlook through difficult situations, disappointments, and loss. … Continue

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