Costello Insurance Group

10/13/2025

10/07/2025

We work with all carriers, private and ACA, to find an affordable and effective solution for you.

The enhanced premium tax credits saved subsidized enrollees an average of $705 annually in 2024, bringing their annual premium payment down to $888.

10/07/2025

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10/06/2025

🧠 Long COVID brain fog finally has a scientific explanation

For years, millions of people suffering from Long COVID have reported “brain fog”—trouble with memory, focus, and thinking clearly. Now, researchers in Japan have identified a biological cause behind these cognitive struggles.

A team at Yokohama City University used an advanced brain imaging technique called [11C]K-2 PET scanning to reveal abnormal increases in AMPA receptors (AMPARs)—molecules crucial for learning and memory—in patients with Long COVID. Elevated AMPAR levels were directly linked to both the severity of brain fog and higher inflammation markers, providing the first clear molecular evidence of the condition.

Published in Brain Communications (Oct 2025), the study found that AMPAR density could distinguish affected individuals from healthy ones with remarkable accuracy—100% sensitivity and 91% specificity. This breakthrough opens the door to new diagnostic tools and potential treatments, such as drugs targeting AMPAR activity.

With brain fog affecting over 80% of Long COVID patients worldwide, this discovery is a vital step toward validating patients’ experiences and accelerating the search for effective therapies.

Reference: Yu Fujimoto et al., Systemic increase of AMPA receptors associated with cognitive impairment of long COVID, Brain Communications, 1 October 2025.

10/06/2025

👵👴 Attention Seniors! It's almost time for Medicare's Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)! 🗓️

From October 15th to December 7th, it's your special time to review and update your Medicare coverage. Think of it as your annual check-up for your health plan! We know Medicare can sometimes feel a bit complicated, but this period is designed to make sure your plan is still the perfect fit for you.

Why is this important for you?

Your health needs can change, and so can Medicare plans! This is your chance to:

✨ Discover new benefits: Many plans offer exciting new perks that could make a big difference.
✨ Ensure your doctors are covered: Keep seeing the healthcare providers you trust.
✨ Get the right prescription coverage: Make sure your medications are affordable.
✨ Find peace of mind: Know that you have the best possible coverage for your health and budget.

Don't navigate this alone! We're here to simplify the process and help you understand all your options. Let us help you choose a plan that gives you confidence and comfort for the year ahead.

Ready to make sure your Medicare works best for you? Send us a message or call us at [Your Phone Number] for friendly, personalized assistance. We're happy to answer all your questions!

10/02/2025

Two of the most important questions in the world; What if you die too soon & what if you live too long? Let us give you safeguards for both of those realities.

10/01/2025

Brought my helper to work today!

09/17/2025

Researchers trained AI on tens of thousands of eye scans, enabling doctors to predict which keratoconus patients need early treatment and which can be safely monitored, cutting down on unnecessary procedures while preventing vision loss.