Health

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Find Health Insurance After Job Loss

Suddenly find yourself out of work? You can find health insurance coverage while you’re looking for new employment or waiting for Medicare.

May 4, 2022

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Protecting Your Lungs Can Start with a Scan

Lung cancer has the highest mortality rate among cancers. Detecting lung cancer in its early stages can make the survival rate as high as 90 percent.

May 2, 2022

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Buy the Best Blood Pressure Monitor for You

Keep tabs on your blood pressure in a comfortable setting with a blood pressure monitor. It ensures medication works and alerts you to arising health problems.

April 25, 2022

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AFib: Don’t Ignore This Common Heart Problem

Heart palpitations can be harmless. But a frequently erratic heart rhythm requires seeing a doctor for atrial fibrillation, or AFib.

April 18, 2022

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Ease Pain with Acupuncture Treatments — Medicare Covers at Least 12 Sessions

Acupuncture treatments can be very effective in easing pain. Medicare covers at least 12 sessions in 90 days for those with chronic lower back pain.

March 9, 2022

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Know Your Kidneys

The American Kidney Fund’s education campaign, Know Your Kidneys, promotes understanding of how kidneys work in order to prevent and manage kidney disease.

February 28, 2022

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Hidden Dangers of Sleep Apnea

Loud snorers regularly waking themselves from sleep should test for sleep apnea, a dangerous disorder affecting over 22 million Americans.

February 7, 2022

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Tips For Healthier Living with Heart Disease

If you have been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, don’t despair. You can take charge of your situation with these tips.

February 7, 2022

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4 Steps for Stroke Recovery and Daily Living

Starting the path toward stroke recovery as soon as it’s medically safe allows survivors to mitigate lasting effects.

January 17, 2022

What All Women Should Know About Bladder Cancer

What All Women Should Know About Bladder Cancer

Research shows women are typically diagnosed with more advanced tumors & have worse outcomes than men at nearly every stage of bladder cancer.

November 1, 2021

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