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How are diabetes and hearing loss related?

The connection between diabetes and hearing loss  is not entirely clear, but we do know that diabetes is a condition where the body doesn't properly process food to use as energy. Most food is turned into glucose, or sugar, for our bodies to use for energy. The pancreas makes a hormone called insulin that helps [...]

November 24th, 2025|

Hero Spotlight: I.U.P.A. Regional Vice President Lucky Luciano

I.U.P.A. Regional Vice President and Virginia Beach P.B.A., I.U.P.A. Local #34 Executive Director Brian “Lucky” Luciano was presented with a copy of Virginia Joint Resolution Number 129 by Senator DeSteph at Virginia Beach P.B.A., I.U.P.A. Local #34 President Awards Banquet. Virginia Joint Resolution Number 129 reads as follows: “WHEREAS, after a distinguished 27-year career, Brian [...]

November 24th, 2025|

What is a Whole Life Insurance Guaranteed Cash Value?

A guaranteed cash value is a feature of a whole life insurance policy. It grows over the lifetime of the policy provided the premiums are paid on time. A guaranteed cash value grows at a set rate until it is equal to the face value of the policy at a specified age, typically age 100 [...]

November 17th, 2025|

Why everyone should care about police mental health

It astounds me how deeply confused political messaging around law enforcement can be. I am not a cop and never have been, but I do teach criminal law at the University of Iowa. As an informed outsider with a complementary background, I feel I have a unique perspective on how mental health is viewed both [...]

November 17th, 2025|

Hero Spotlight: I.U.P.A. Regional Vice President Ron Pierone

I.U.P.A. Regional Vice President Ron Pierone was awarded with a certificate signed by I.U.P.A. President Sam A. Cabral and I.U.P.A. Secretary-Treasurer Michael V. Crivello as well as a plaque from the International that stated, “Under your leadership, N.Y. State Police Investigators Association significantly enhanced the benefits available to officers. You have influenced legislation and litigation [...]

November 15th, 2025|

Tips for better dental health

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and the perfect time to focus on keeping your family’s smiles healthy. With the right habits and a little help from our partners at Careington, you can ensure your little ones — and the whole family — have strong, healthy teeth. Start them early to build healthy habits [...]

November 10th, 2025|

Research: 5 minutes of daily digital mindfulness reduces stress

SAN FRANCISCO — Mindfulness meditation delivered through a self-guided smartphone app has been shown to reduce workplace stress, burnout and anxiety, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco. The study, “Digital Meditation to Target Employee Stress,” published on Jan. 14 in JAMA Network Open, examined the impact of a [...]

November 10th, 2025|

Reckless Drivers Take Notice!

Port St. Lucie Police Officers Association, I.U.P.A. Local 6015 Members participated in a Port St. Lucie initiative to catch reckless drivers in the act! Port St. Lucie police officers caught reckless drivers who were speeding, driving drunk, running red lights, and participating in other reckless behaviors that put their communities in danger. The department posted [...]

November 6th, 2025|

Is it a cold, flu or sinus infection?

If you have a blocked or runny nose, headache, or cough, you might wonder if it's a cold, flu, or sinus infection. Our partners at Optum Perks share tips on how you can identify which condition it is and how to properly treat it. Wondering if you have a cold, the flu or a sinus [...]

November 6th, 2025|

How Exercise Helps You Age Well

Your treadmill may not be a time machine, but research shows that regular exercise can help slow the body’s aging process. “Exercise is the closest thing we’ve found to a magic pill for combating the effects of aging,” says Dr. Linda Fried, dean of Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health, in an interview with Columbia Magazine.

May 1st, 2025|
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