Curated Insights

Physical Well-being

News and information to help improve your Four Capitals
the approach
Health & Fitness

Healthgrades

When making an important decision, such as what to have for dinner or which Amazon product is better, we often turn to online reviews. Whether we value customer service or the quality of the food or product, reviews help us identify useful information that allows us to select the best restaurant for dinner or the best item to order. Why should healthcare be any different?

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
January 20, 2020
Health & Fitness

Heart Health

Innovations in cardiac testing have made a huge impact over the years and improved outcomes for patients. However, continued innovation cannot be relied upon and there are so many options that we cannot rely on our doctors to explain all of them. It is important to learn about all the choices that you may have in cardiac testing. Here are 11 cardiac tests that you may want to discuss with your doctor.

Posted By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
January 15, 2020
Diet & Nutrition

Eating for Optimal Nutrition as an Older Adult

In the past few years, Tufts’ Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging released updated dietary guidelines for older adults. They note that, after age 50, caloric needs decrease to 2,000 for men and 1,600 for women. However, vitamin and mineral needs actually increase or stay the same. It may be challenging to keep up your nutrients on limited calories, so MyPlate for Older Adults created a loose template to help adults over 50 eat the necessary foods to achieve this goal.

Posted By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
May 22, 2019
Health & Fitness

Low-Maintenance Plants that Improve Your Health

If you are new to gardening or do not have a green thumb, there are plenty of low-maintenance indoor plants that you can use in your home and office. Here is a list of some indoor plants that may help boost your health.

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
May 10, 2019
Health & Fitness

The Link Between Gum Disease and Other Diseases

Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is an inflammation of the gums, and it can breakdown the bone tissue that holds the teeth in place. It’s a generally painless disease that gives few warning signs in its early stages, but it can inflict damage to your oral health and other areas of your body.

Posted By Schultz Financial Group Inc.
April 29, 2019
Health & Fitness

6 Myths About Fitness After 50

Most of us tend to be more active in our younger years. However, experts agree that the need for exercise, both strength and cardio, only increases as we age. Here are 6 myths about fitness after age 50.

Posted By Alyssa Dalbey
March 25, 2019