For many people, one of the milestones signifying that they have reached adulthood is selecting health insurance. Health insurance is certainly not something you think about as a teenager or a child, but once you become an adult, you find that health insurance is one of the most important purchases Continue reading
When a person suffers from a critical illness, it’s difficult to think about how much it will cost, but it is still important to consider. Some individuals need thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars worth of treatment for an unforeseen, serious illness, and as a result, those Continue reading
Diabetes is a problem that plagues many people. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control, more than 29 million Americans have it. And the number of people afflicted is growing, as that number represents an increase from 26 million in 2010. Furthermore, the CDC reports that over 86 Continue reading
28th July is not a cause for celebration, but a cause for activism, according to the organizers of the annual World Hepatitis Day (WHD). The day aims to raise global awareness of viral hepatitis and to influence change in the way hepatitis is managed and prevented, with the overall aim Continue reading
Life Insurance is something that people generally don’t want to think about, and this is especially true when it comes to juvenile life insurance. No one wants to think about the potential of losing a loved one, but when that loved one is a child the topic becomes particularly difficult. Continue reading
Technology is changing our lives in every conceivable way, and the field of medicine is certainly not exempt from that statement. Medicine is constantly advancing, and not only does technology allow for new treatments to be developed faster than ever, they also allow them to be tested and results shared Continue reading
Zinc is one of the most important minerals for our body. It plays an important role in the production of our cells and benefits our immune system greatly. Some people have noted it is just as important in preventing or treating colds and the flu as Vitamin C. Zinc is Continue reading
On October 15, the annual open enrollment period for Medicare Advantage and Medicate prescription drug coverage begins. The Annual Election Period (AEP) allows members to change their healthcare coverage in any way they wish. This period only lasts until December 7, so it’s best to know exactly what you want Continue reading
An FSA (Flexible Spending Account) is one way you can reduce your taxes and make your healthcare more affordable. FSAs are designed to pay for certain out-of-pocket healthcare costs and the plans prevent unwelcome shocks and cut the risk of having to pay out large amounts for copayments, deductibles and Continue reading
When traveling, both men and women need to be careful and cautious about certain things. Apart from securing their belongings and avoiding suspicious strangers, travelers also need to be careful about staying away from numerous infections and viral ailments. Of late, the buzz regarding Zika virus has been doing the Continue reading
