Mental Health

How Medicaid programs can help seniors pay for medical expenses

If you’re like many seniors, you may be living on a limited income. You might also be getting your health care through Medicare. Medicare...
Mental Health

What is a no-deductible health plan?

When you’re choosing a health insurance plan, you may have the option of a no-deductible plan – one that doesn’t require you to pay...

Copay vs. high-deductible health plans: Which is better?

Looking for a health insurance plan that works for you? High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and copay plans offer different approaches to managing your health...

Unraveling the Complexities of Perinatal Suicide: Insights from Women’s Lived Experiences

Suicide is a leading cause of maternal mortality during pregnancy and the year after birth (the perinatal period). While maternal suicide is a relatively...

What is a variable copay?

Even when you’re doing your part to stay healthy and feel your best, trying to calculate the cost of your health care can leave...
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What staph infections look like and how they happen

Your skin is home to hundreds of types of bacteria that make up the skin microbiome. One of these bacteria is called staphylococcus aureus,...
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VA benefits and Medicare for veterans

If you’re a military retiree or veteran turning 65, you’ve probably got some health coverage questions. After all, 65 is when most people become...
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Recognizing symptoms of sepsis and when to get help

An occasional infection is a part of life. Some, like the common cold, go away on their own with rest and self-care. But in...
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Cold sore triggers, symptoms & treatment

Before a big work presentation, before a first date, before picture day: Cold sores can appear at the worst times. When you need them...
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Restless legs syndrome (RLS) causes, symptoms and treatment

If you’ve ever laid down at the end of the day and felt an irresistible urge to move your legs, even if you’re tired...
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Saving money on your prescriptions

Taking the medicines prescribed by your doctor is an essential part of good health. But just like with groceries and all of life’s other...