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In the United States, reports show that adults who are obese spend close to $2000 more for their medical care than those who have a healthier weight. Even with a financial motivation to lose weight, it can be challenging to start your weight loss journey. If you qualify for Medicare, you may have access to programs…

Everyone has a third set of molars known as wisdom teeth. For most people, these special molars push through the gums at the age of 17 to 25, but for others, they either never develop, or they can cause health issues at a later age. If a wisdom tooth doesn’t have enough room to push…

Medicare is the federally run national health insurance system that provides health care coverage for over 65 million beneficiaries in the United States. Most people start getting Medicare when they turn 65, but others get coverage earlier if they have a qualifying disability. If you’re eligible for Medicare, you can enroll in Original Medicare Part A…

Medicare and Medicaid are government programs that provide health care coverage for eligible recipients who live in the United States.  Medicaid follows federal government guidelines, but each U.S. state runs its own Medicaid program with different eligibility requirements and coverage allowances. Today in this country there are around 87 million people enrolled in Medicaid, and…

Advancements in medical technology have provided seniors and retirees with greater life expectancy and improved quality of life. Among the most intriguing advances within this industry has been the creation of monoclonal antibodies. These antibodies are made by cloning white blood cells and hold a lot of promise for alternative therapies for treating diseases like…

Today in the United States, there are over 65 million people who depend on Medicare insurance to help cover health care expenses. Unlike Medicaid, your eligibility for Medicare enrollment isn’t dependent on your income.  You can enroll in Medicare at age 65 if you’re a U.S. citizen, or a permanent legal resident living in the…

In the United States, there are approximately 63 million people enrolled in the federal health insurance program known as Medicare.  You might be eligible for enrollment in Medicare if you’re 65 or older, a U.S. citizen or permanent legal resident living in the country for at least five years. People who are under 65 years…

If you have Original Medicare and need some additional coverage to help lower your out-of-pocket costs, a Medigap plan might be a solution. In the United States today, over 14.5 million Medicare beneficiaries get additional coverage from a Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plan. These plans are sold by private insurance companies and are available to…

Autoimmune disorders like Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis affect millions of people in the United States, many of whom are over the age of 65.  Symptoms of these autoimmune diseases can be quite uncomfortable and even debilitating. Joint pain, inflammation, severe itching, inflamed and tender skin, as well as diarrhea…

Pharmaceutical birth control has come a long way since 1960 when the first hormone-control contraceptive was introduced. Since then, many types of birth control medications have become available, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) have also become popular. More recently, medicines like Nexplanon (etonogestrel) have become the preferred choice for women who would rather not have to…

If you’ve been diagnosed with glaucoma, it means that you may have vision loss due to optic nerve damage. The most common type of glaucoma is open-angle glaucoma, a slow-developing condition that causes peripheral vision loss initially, loss of central vision, and finally blindness if it isn’t treated. In the United States, approximately two million…

Kidney failure is also known as end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD). When you reach this stage of chronic kidney disease, the condition is irreversible, but having dialysis or getting a kidney transplant can extend your life for years. Medicare benefits are available to help cover the cost of both treatments.  Treatment…