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Mihaela Vincze

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Mihaela Vincze is a public health expert and experienced health care educator. Serving as Transamerica Institute’s health care content developer, she shares insights on health and wellness on ClearPath—Your Roadmap to Health and WealthSM. Mihaela earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in public health at California State University, Northridge.

To see Mihaela’s full bio, check out www.transamericainstitute.org/about-us/our-team#vincze

  • It can be challenging to keep track of the differences between the various parts of Medicare. With so many different parts and coverage choices, it's understandable to get confused and overwhelmed.
  • It appears our world is growing older and sooner than later. To that point, the World Health Organization (WHO) projects that between 2015 and 2050, the proportion of the world's population over age 60 will nearly double from 12 percent to 22 percent. While aging is inevitable for many, it’s a frightening prospect due in large part to the pervasiveness of ageism, as well as the negative stereotypes linked to aging.
  • Today, we're going to be talking about one of the most important topics for older adults in the United States - Medicare. It's rather surprising that only 22% of people are well-versed with Medicare, as per research conducted by nonprofit Transamerica Institute. This could be because many adults rely on employer-sponsored health insurance most of their lives, so when they retire, they may not be well-versed on Medicare.Welcome to ClearPath – Your Roadmap to Health & Wealth SM. I'm your host, Al Waller. Joining me today is Mihaela Vincze, public health expert, for nonprofit Transamerica Institute® and she’s going to be breaking down Medicare—what it is, why it’s important, how to enroll, and where to turn to if you have any questions.
  • Maintaining health involves taking care of ourselves and having access to health insurance. Yet, research from Transamerica Institute shows that 32% of Americans in their 20s do not have health insurance. Without access to medical care, it can be difficult to maintain our health and prevent unexpected medical expenses.For many young adults, dealing with health insurance can be confusing and burdensome— the good news is that it doesn’t have to be!
  • Air pollution can be caused by a variety of factors, many of which have dire consequences for our health. For instance, the recent series of wildfires across the country has led to unhealthy air quality that can trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems. Moreover, emissions from factories and cars, as well as the burning of fossil fuels like oil or coal, are also major contributors to air pollution. Even seemingly harmless household activities can release pollutants into the air we breathe.
  • It's no secret that water is vital to good health because every part of the body needs water to function properly specifically all cells, tissues and organs, which has got me wondering are we really getting enough. How do we know? Are some sources of water better for our bodies than others?
  • Did you know that research from nonprofit Transamerica Institute shows more than 1 in 4 (27%) workers work remotely1?With the rising popularity of remote work, many individuals are opting to leave behind the traditional office setting and move to more rural areas. While urban living has its challenges, it also offers many health advantages that often go unnoticed—and we’ll be highlighting some of those today.
  • 69% of people indicate they are concerned about their physical health, and 57% indicate they are concerned about their mental health, according to research by Transamerica Institute1. Did you know that spending time in nature can benefit both?
  • Now, while warm, long, sunny days are one of the perks of springtime, it’s important to remember that the sun and its ultraviolet rays can really pose some serious health threats.
  • According to a Cleveland Clinic survey, only half of the 1,174 adult men surveyed said they get regular checkups, and 72 percent would rather do household chores than go see a health care provider. Since it has been proven that health checkups are vital for longevity, why are men so hesitant to visit the doctor?