Savvy Senior: Navigating Through Deceptive Medicare Advantage Ads

Savvy Senior: Navigating Through Deceptive Medicare Advantage Ads

Jim Miller Special correspondent QQUESTION : I am currently enrolled in Original Medicare, but am considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the open enrollment period. Many Medicare Advantage ads I’ve seen offer many additional benefits beyond what traditional Medicare offers and no monthly premiums. What are your thoughts? ANSWER: Be wary of Medicare …

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Screen time addiction in adults linked to borderline personality traits and psychological distress

Screen time addiction in adults linked to borderline personality traits and psychological distress

Does scrolling through social media contribute to a mental health problem? Probably, according to the author of a recent study, which found that addiction to computer screens, smartphones, TVs, game consoles and other digital devices is linked to mental illness. And while most studies have looked at the effects of screen time on children and …

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