Author: Dorron Blumberg

ATTENTION: Does your current TERM LIFE policy have less than 40 years remaining?

Posted by | Oct 20, 2020 | |

Are you aware that you can now buy a new 40-year term policy if you are age 45 or younger? If you are age 50 and younger, you can buy a new 35-year policy. And if you are age 60 or younger, you can buy a new 25-year term policy. Imagine having a term policy that covers you to your age 85. Incredible, right?

GUESS who doesn’t want you to know this — your friendly life insurance agent.
 

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UHealth Spine Surgeon First in Florida to Use New Augmented Reality Guided Spine Surgery Technology

Posted by | Oct 20, 2020 | |

Augmented reality headset gives surgeons “x-ray vision” during procedures for
accurate and personalized implant placement while keeping their eyes on their patients
 
October 20, 2020 – Renowned Spine Surgeon Michael Wang, M.D. professor of neurological surgery and chief of neurosurgery at UHealth Tower—the flagship hospital of the University of Miami Health System–has performed a spinal surgery using special goggles with augmented reality (AR) technology that provides surgeons with 3-D, x-ray vision.
 

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UM’s John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics Researchers Identify Novel Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Loci and Pathways in African Americans

Posted by | Oct 19, 2020 | |

October 19, 2020 – Alzheimer’s disease is a major health concern in the U.S. — more than 5 million adults are impacted by the disease. It’s the most common form of dementia and the sixth leading cause of death. Inherited factors are known to affect people’s risk for developing the disease. But these factors can differ among individuals based on their ancestral backgrounds, which often have different genetic risks.

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ENCOURAGES HALLOWEEN SAFETY

Posted by | Oct 19, 2020 | |

October 19 2020 – The Florida Department of Health is providing information for residents to make the best decisions about their health and safety while enjoying Halloween.
 
If trick-or-treating is allowed in your community, the Department has tips to ensure a safe and healthy Halloween.
•Plan costumes that are bright and reflective. Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
•Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping, entanglement or contact with flame. 
•Look for "flame resistant" on the costume labels. Wigs and accessories should also clearly indicate this. 
•Avoid any sharp or long swords, canes, or sticks as a costume accessory. Your child can easily be hurt by these accessories if he or she stumbles or trips.
 

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