--- title: Zing Health Blog description: Current news and health articles from Zing Health, a Medicare Advantage company --- [![Zing Logo](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logozing.png?width=267&height=59&name=logozing.png)](https://www.myzinghealth.com) [![Zing Logo](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/logozing.png)](https://www.myzinghealth.com) - [Live AmaZing](https://blog.myzinghealth.com) - [New Members](https://www.myzinghealth.com) - [Choosing Medicare](https://www.myzinghealth.com/medicare101) - [Enroll Now](https://www.myzinghealth.com/enroll) ## Live AmaZing #### [Caregivers of Today: Why a Nurse Practitioner May Be a Good Option](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/nurse-practitioner) [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [holistic care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/holistic-care), [doctor's appointment](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/doctors-appointment), [primary care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/primary-care), [nurse practitioner](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/nurse-practitioner) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) When you go to the doctor's office, sometimes you might see a nurse practitioner (NP) instead of a doctor. Some... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/nurse-practitioner) [![Nurse practitioner places stethoscope near patient's heart.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/Blog%2024.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/nurse-practitioner) #### [Check-up Checklist: How to Pick a Primary Care Physician](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/find-primary-care-physician) [preventive care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/preventive-care), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [person centered care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/person-centered-care), [primary care](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/primary-care) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Having a general practice doctor is a must for a long and healthy life. But while health issues often arise in one’s... 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[Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/cgm-assistive-tech-manage-diabetes) [![Woman holds CGM reader near sensor on her upper arm.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/Blog%2021.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/cgm-assistive-tech-manage-diabetes) #### [Beyond BMI: How Concerned Should I Be About Weight?](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/bmi-weight-obesity) [Wellness](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/wellness), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [weight management](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/weight-management) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Overweight adults can still be healthy, but as their weight increases so do the chances of bad health outcomes. Body... 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[Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/prescription-drug-shortage-cost) [![Pharmacist aids woman at counter.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/Blog%2018-%20FINAL.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/prescription-drug-shortage-cost) #### [Smart Cooking and Eating: Put Health on the Table](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/healthy-eating-chronic-diseases) [Wellness](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/wellness), [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [chronic conditions](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/chronic-conditions), [heart](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/heart), [diabetes](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/diabetes), [high blood pressure](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/high-blood-pressure), [hypertension](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/hypertension), [Nutrition](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/nutrition), [blood sugar](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blood-sugar), [weight management](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/weight-management) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) A health diagnosis can change eating habits for the whole family. Getting a chronic condition under control often means... [Read More](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/healthy-eating-chronic-diseases) [![Couple prepares a salad bowl.](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/hubfs/230516-ZH-Blog%2017-Smart%20Cooking%20and%20Eating%20Put%20Health%20on%20the%20Table-FINAL.jpg)](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/healthy-eating-chronic-diseases) #### [Tech for Independent Living: Settings and Sensors to Stay Safe at Home](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/assistive-tech-independent-living) [Blog](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/blog), [vision](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/vision), [assistive technology](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/assistive-technology), [hearing](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/hearing), [independent living](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/tag/independent-living) [Zing Health](https://blog.myzinghealth.com/author/zing-health) Assistive technology has made it easier for the elderly and disabled to stay safe and healthy at home. Senior citizens... 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