Mental Health
Medicare and Medicaid: Transportation coverage
For many seniors, getting to a doctor’s appointment isn’t simple. This is especially true for those who have mobility challenges, lack affordable access to...
Different types of oncologists and what they do
If you or a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you’ll likely feel a range of powerful emotions, from shock and confusion to fear and...
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...
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal...
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal Symptoms
An increasing number of peri- and post-menopausal women are seeking “bioidentical” hormones as...
Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and treatment
Respiratory illnesses are no fun, but they typically go away on their own with at-home treatments to ease symptoms. But one respiratory illness that...
6 signs you may need a hip replacement
Hip pain – we’ve all been there. Sometimes you wake up a little stiff, you sit for too long or you get a bit...
E. coli symptoms and how to prevent getting infected
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut of healthy people and animals, and helps to digest...
Norovirus outbreaks and how to protect yourself
From the common cold to strep throat, there are a lot of viruses and bacteria that can spread from person to person. Norovirus isn’t...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Stages, causes and treatments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 37 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease, with the majority...