Medicare Part D: What Is It and How Does It Work
Medicare Part D is the prescription drug benefit that is available to those on Medicare. It is available either as a standalone plan or is part of some Medicare health plans, such as Medicare Advantage. It’s designed to lower the cost of buying medication. Each…
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Medicare Advantage vs Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans: Understanding the Differences
Both Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement Insurance plans are designed to help protect you from the potentially unlimited out-of-pocket costs that Original Medicare could pass onto enrollees, though they do this in different ways. Which plan is the better option for you depends on several factors…
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Medicare Information: 10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare
With various plans, supplemental plans, Medicare Advantage Plans and different amounts of cost and coverage, understanding the Medicare system can be confusing. Here are 10 things you need to know to start analyzing Medicare information about plans and which one you would like to purchase….
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Medicare Changes 2020: Did Your Health Plan Change in 2020?
With open enrollment rules changing each year, it can be hard to keep up with Medicare. Luckily, we’ve got a guide to the most important changes coming for people enrolling this year. Here is our guide to understanding Medicare changes 2020: Medicare Part A The…
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Telemedicine: Tips for Using Telephone and Virtual Health Services
With COVID-19 still ongoing, virtual meetings are becoming more standard for almost everything. But what about healthcare? Going into a health provider’s office is still one of the main ways people can be exposed to COVID-19, so finding other ways to receive treatment such as…
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What’s in Season? Five In-Season Ingredients for Healthy Summer Recipes
Summer is a great time to get into cooking with healthy ingredients because so much is in season! Cooking with in-season foods offers the health benefits of fresher produce more packed with nutrients and antioxidants, and it offers better taste. Summer harvest is a great…
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Growing Vegetables: Five Healthy Reasons to Get Into Gardening
Whether you’re stuck at home in a quarantine, retired and looking for a new hobby or someone wanting to take the next step toward a healthier lifestyle, chances are growing vegetables could be right for you. Gardening is one of the most rewarding hobbies, but…
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Exercise Walking: How Taking a Walk Can Impact Your Blood Sugar
Studies show exercise walking is one of the best ways to control blood sugar, especially in people over age 65. But not all walks are created equal—here are our tips for getting the most out of your walking exercise: Walking after a meal Studies show…
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Social Distancing: What Keeps You COVID-Safe in Public Spaces?
Going into public while exposure to COVID-19 is still out there carries some risk, but there are a few ways to stay safe. As COVID-19 research continues on, here’s our advice about coronavirus personal protective equipment (PPE) in public places
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Home Workout: 10 Body Weight Exercises You Can Do From Home
1. Jumping Jacks Jumping jacks are an amazing cardio warmup. They not only get your heart pumping but they make sure blood flows to your arms and legs, setting you up for any type of home workout afterward. Jumping jacks before and after a workout…
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