Medicare Part C is the part of Medicare policy that allows private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits.… Read more
Author: Flytrap
A compound produced by gut bacteria might hold off aging
A class of chemical compounds called indoles seem to have the potential for extending vitality in mice.… Read more
Running rats remember better!
Early life interventions that increase physical activity could help delay onset of neurodegenerative disorders, a study in rats suggests.… Read more
Social Security — Where is it going?
Are you retired and rely on Social Security payments to, say, eat?… Read more
Medicare Part B
Partner to Part A, this one is really a must-have.… Read more
Sourdough biscuits
Here’s an easy recipe for your sourdough starter discards… Read more
Reversing Alzheimer’s Memory Loss
Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD has succeeded in reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease in a small study of ten memory-loss patients.… Read more
Medicare: Part A
This week, I’ll be looking into the various parts of Medicare, trying to unscrew the inscrutable.
Today, let’s delve into at Medicare Part A… Read more
Review | The Defenders
A group of extraordinary individuals end up facing an ancient evil… Read more
Missy | “Oh, don’t be a bitch” (video)
There was some flack for making the Master a woman, but… Read more
Medicare and what we need to know
The above graphic is just part of the story;… Read more
We are under reconstruction!
I am going to change the focus of this page. There are enough “nerd news” sites out there to keep civilization informed about comics, Marvel Movies and Game of Thrones through the next millennium. I think it’s time for something different here.
Review | Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Alpha, a huge space station, where thousands of species live together, is under a mysterious threat. Enter Valerian and Laureline, two Special Agents of the human government who are assigned to investigate and neutralize the danger.
Meet the 13th Doctor
To be played by Jodie Whitaker, late of Broadchurch and Attack The Block.
I think this is a good move and I’ll tell you why.… Read more
Review | Spider-Man: Homecoming
Our friendly neighborhood web-slinger runs afoul of a shady junk-yard operator.… Read more
Review | The Mummy
A couple of thieves and an archaeologist release an ancient malevolence that threatens to become annoying.… Read more
Recipe | Chocolate Mint Ice Cream
A lightly flavored ice cream using a fresh garden herb.… Read more
Review | Wonder Woman
A princess from a hidden island disobeys her mother and leaves her home to help end the War To End All Wars.… Read more
Review | Alien: Covenant
A colony ship decides to ditch their original destination and scout a planet that is sending a distress signal. Turns out to be a bad idea.
The Snow Monkeys of Texas
Fascinating documentary. Narrated by Sammy Allred.
Trailer | Blade Runner 2049
More fun with Androids. This looks pretty cool.… Read more
Review | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
The A-Holes are back!… Read more
Review | Power Rangers
Five teenagers find some magic coins and a spaceship buried under a gold mine.
Short film | Strange Beasts
Is this the future? Do you want it to be?… Read more