Title: This is the optimal morning routine, according to science
Article Snip: "...a purposeful morning can do you good. Research shows, for example, that working out before breakfast burns more fat, improves the body’s insulin response and lowers your risk of diabetes and heart disease. ...But there’s an ever-growing list of demanding tasks to fit into an already busy part of the day.
So, what does a healthy – and realistic – morning look like?"
Title: Will the flu shot work and when should you take it?
Article Snip: "Pharmacies have administered at least 2 million fewer flu vaccines than in the past ...The Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP for short) at the University of Minnesota has been receiving reports that the dominant strain of flu this season in other parts of the world that get flu earlier — H3N2 subclade K — doesn’t match the new vaccine very well.
Pamela Gomez, respiratory disease epidemiologist in the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, said people should still be vaccinated against the flu. “As soon as possible is the best action,” she told Deseret News, as even a less-than-perfect match will help keep those who get the flu from hospitalization. It should still reduce the severity should one be sickened by influenza. ..."
Title: Alzheimer’s scientists find key to halting brain decline before symptoms
Article Snip: "...Scientists may have found a way to stop Alzheimer’s damage before it starts ...“There are already treatments on the market to target beta amyloid buildup, and now here’s a targeted therapy to dissolve and disrupt tau protein buildup before it forms the dreaded neurofibrillatory tangles.” Siegel believes this is “bound to be of clinical value” and will likely be better tolerated than other medications currently on the market."
Reference: nypost.comTitle: Dental Cost Advice for New Retirees, From a New Retiree
Article Snip: "...I opted for original Medicare and a Medigap plan when I retired. I made this decision because with a Medicare Advantage plan, I would have been limited to using in-network doctors and other providers. Likewise, while many Medicare Advantage plans include dental care, the coverage is usually restricted to providers in their network.
In addition, Medicare Advantage plans often impose...One option is a stand-alone dental insurance plan...scrutinize the fine print. Most plans will cover only a portion of the cost of certain procedures..."
Article Snip: "...the biggest direct change of all comes in the form of Social Security garnishments pertaining to overpaid benefits. ..."
Reference: finance.yahoo.comTitle: Your Medicare Bill Is About to Climb—What the 2026 Increases Mean and How to Protect Your Budget
Article Snip: "...The biggest premium increase in years is coming—here's exactly what changes and how to save money...Part B, which covers outpatient services, home health services and medical equipment, is expected to go jump from an average cost of $185 a month to $206 per month—a 12 percent increase that could change based on one’s income. (The increase from 2024 to 2025 was half that, at 6 percent.) For Part D—the service that helps cover prescriptions—monthly premiums will jump up from $35 to $50 for people using it with other Medicare plans. That increase is significant for older adults who rely on the coverage to get the medications they need."
Reference: www.womansworld.comTitle: Lilly, Novo near White House deals to cut obesity drug prices, gain Medicare access, source says
Article Snip: "...expected to announce deals with the Trump administration to cut prices of their weight-loss drugs in exchange for Medicare coverage, a White House source told Reuters on Tuesday.
Patients in the U.S. currently pay the most for prescription medicines, often nearly three times more than in other developed nations, and President Donald Trump has been pressuring drugmakers to lower their prices to what patients pay elsewhere. ..."
Title: Is your cooking oil making you sick? Cardiologist reveals the best and worst oils for heart health
Article Snip: "...oils we use for cooking, have a significant impact on our health ...oils that are rich in good fats like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, along with..."
Reference: timesofindia.indiatimes.comTitle: Military medical facilities aim to woo back Medicare-eligible patients
Article Snip: "...Defense Health Agency officials have launched an effort to bring back Medicare-eligible Tricare for Life military patients to their treatment facilities, the Pentagon’s top doctor said this week.
They are prioritizing bringing back these retirees and their dependents back to 21 military treatment facilities,..."
Title: 7 Factors That Make Your Retirement More Financially Stable
Article Snip: "...According to a study from AARP, around 1 in 5 adults age 30 or older have no retirement savings, and 64% worry they won’t have enough money throughout retirement. In order to live comfortably longer, here are seven factors that may make retirement more financially stable. ..."
Reference: www.aol.comTitle: How Big Should Your Emergency Fund Be When You’re Retired?
Article Snip: "...some older adults are far behind on preparing for a rainy day. Twenty-four percent of adults ages 45 to 60 and 16 percent of people ages 61 to 79 have no emergency savings, according to Bankrate’s 2025 Emergency Savings Report. “Without an emergency fund, it is easy for retirees to take on debt, make early withdrawals from retirement accounts during market downturns or even sacrifice essential needs,” warns Kristen Beckstead, a certified financial planner and vice president at First Horizon Advisors in Nashville, Tennessee. So how big should your emergency fund be when you’re retired? Here’s what financial advisers recommend. ..."
Reference: www.aarp.orgTitle: Social Security benefits to increase in 2026, COLA is higher than expected but there’s a catch
Article Snip: "...the Social Security Administration revealed the annual cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for beneficiaries for 2026 is 2.8%...The average increase is estimated to be around $56 per month and will take effect starting in January...
Reference: www.mlive.comTitle: Social Security COLA Increase Prediction Sparks Warning From Senior Group
Article Snip: "...A senior group is warning once again that Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment won’t be enough for the average senior citizen next year.
The Senior Citizens League is predicting a 2.7 percent COLA for 2026. ..."
Title: Ranked: America’s Most Common Drugs by Medicare Spending
Article Snip: "...From diabetes injectables to blockbuster blood thinners, a handful of drugs account for a sizable share of Medicare’s pharmacy bill. ..."
Reference: www.visualcapitalist.comTitle: Survey finds 75% of Americans plan to work in retirement. Here's why.
Article Snip: "...75% of respondents plan to work for pay in retirement. Some want to work to continue investing, while others crave social interaction.
The EBRI has been conducting this survey for years and has consistently found that fewer people end up working in retirement than planned. ..."
Title: Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows
Article Snip: "Research challenges common belief that low levels of alcohol consumption benefit brain health...Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia.
That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with Yale University and the University of Cambridge in the U.K. The study analyzed data from more than 500,000 people drawn from the UK Biobank and the U.S. Million Veteran Program. ..."
Title: Six Warren Buffett Quotes Every Retiree Should Live By
Article Snip: "...Retirement doesn’t mean people stop collecting stuff, but Buffett wants us to. Instead of focusing on acquiring new things, we can focus on health and friendships. ..."
Reference: www.kiplinger.comTitle: Diane Omdahl on Forbes Offers Great Medicare Info | Check Her Out
Title: I Asked Grok Where To Retire on $2,000 a Month: Here’s What It Said
Article Snip: "...Tallahassee topped Grok’s list of places you can retire in the U.S. for $2,000 a month. Rent will cost you around $995, or you can buy a home and have a mortgage that Grok estimates at $1,248. Grok cited the city’s high livability score, which according to Area Vibes is an 85 — better than 98% of the country. ..."
Reference: www.gobankingrates.comArticle Snip: "...a generation typically defined as those born between 1946 and 1964. And he believes his peers will be especially vulnerable.
“The boomers don’t have enough money to get through inflation. The boomers are going to be homeless all over the place,” he said. “So mark my words, I’m the first of the boomers. We’re going to get wiped out via inflation. Your mommy and daddy may be on the street because inflation is going to wipe out their Social Security.”
His concerns tap into a very real issue. While Social Security Administration benefits are adjusted annually for inflation, many experts note that these cost-of-living adjustments often fall short of the rising expenses older Americans face — especially for housing and health care. ..."