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Costs of Medicare: What You Need to Know

By Jeremy Allen
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October 05, 2023
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Medicare costs can add up, including a monthly premium, deductibles and copayments. You can find help with these costs.

Traditional Medicare is financed mainly through payroll taxes and other receipts. Beneficiaries without supplemental coverage spend more out of pocket on average than those with supplemental coverage …

Cost Effective Juvederm and Botox Filler Options

By Jeremy Allen
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October 04, 2023
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Juvederm is less expensive than most other anti-aging procedures. It is a non-invasive injectable that can be completed in just one session without the need for general or local anesthesia.

While hyaluronic acid is a common base for most dermal fillers, the formulation of each gel …

Top Melanoma Treatment Therapies

By Kimberly Hughes
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October 04, 2023
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Melanoma treatment therapies may include surgery, radiation therapy and immunotherapy. Tests to check for cancer that has spread are also often done.

A biopsy is used to determine the stage of melanoma, which helps doctors decide on a treatment plan. For example, a doctor might recommend …

Prescriptions at Your Doorstep - The Rise of Online Pharmacies

By Kimberly Hughes
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October 04, 2023
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Online pharmacies offer convenience, speed and discounts for prescription medication. But they also have some pitfalls.

An analysis by the Pharmaceutical Journal shows that a third of failing online pharmacies have links with prescribing services in other countries.

Some online pharmacies, such as GeniusRx, find the …

How to Find The Best Dentist Near Me

By Kimberly Hughes
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October 04, 2023
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Whether you’re moving to a new area, your insurance provider changed or your dentist retired, finding a new functional dentist can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, there are some simple tips to help you narrow down your options.

For example, learning more about your dentist’s credentials …

The Best Foods to Prevent Dry Eyes

By hanna.shea
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October 04, 2023

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Foods to prevent dry eyes include foods that are rich in nutrients needed for good eye health. For example, vitamin A deficiency is often accompanied by dry eyes. Orange fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and spinach, are rich in beta carotene, which the …

How to Manage Eosinophilic Asthma

By Kimberly Hughes
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October 04, 2023
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Eosinophils are part of your immune system and help protect you from infection. However, if they are too high, they can trigger inflammatory reactions that cause asthma symptoms.

Doctors used to think of asthma as one disease, but they now realize that there are many different …

Crohn’s Disease: Symptoms, Causes, Management & Treatment

By Piper Gorley
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October 04, 2023
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Crohn's disease is a condition that leads to chronic inflammation of the small intestine, large intestine, and/or colon. This disease impacts the health of the digestive tract, leading to symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and weight loss. Over time, Crohn's can take a toll …

Who Is Eligible for Medicare?

By Jeremy Allen
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October 03, 2023
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Medicare is a government health insurance program for people age 65 and older or who qualify for the program based on disability. Most people pay no premium for Part A because they or their spouse paid Medicare payroll taxes while working.

If an individual does not …

Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis): Causes, Treatment & Prevention

By Sarah Edwards
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October 03, 2023
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In the United States, pink eye (conjunctivitis) affects an average of 6 million people every year. Pink eye is an eye infection that results in inflammation in the tissues that line your eyelids (the conjunctiva). Different types of pink eye, including bacterial, viral, and allergic conjunctivitis …