To put it mildly, skin cancer statistics are scary.
Each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than new cases of breast, prostate, lung and colon combined. One in every five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.
Have you ever had a prescription claim denied by Medicare? It can be stressful and scary. You need your medicine – but it’s too expensive to pay for all of it out-of-pocket — which is why you have coverage to begin with. It can be frustrating too because the denial notice doesn’t adequately explain why your claim was denied or provide you with easily understood next steps.
(BPT) - What will your life be like when you turn 100? A century ago the question seemed almost flippant, a needless consideration for most people, but today it's very real. The percentage of people living to 100 has grown almost 66 percent in the last 30 years, according to U.S. News and World Report.
Sleeplessness is a major problem in the United States. Between 30 and 40 percent of American adults describe having intermittent insomnia, difficulty sleeping for a few nights, followed by sleeping adequately. Another 10 to 15 percent of adults report chronic insomnia, sleeping problems that occur nightly and persist for months or years.
Baby boomers aren’t just rapidly moving into retirement, they’re moving into it sicker and more obese than previous generations, according to a new report released last month.
The report, conducted by the United Health Foundation, a private foundation established by UnitedHealth Group, paints a bleak picture of health for Boomers moving into a challenging healthcare landscape. Among its findings, this new generation of older Americans has:
Beautiful hair, skin and nails represent more than just outer beauty – they indicate great overall health. While we often brush off common pet peeves like dry hair or brittle nails as mere annoyances, they can sometimes signal a range of health conditions. Not all beauty issues are cause for alarm – many can be tied back to products, beauty routines like heat styling or bleaching, genetics or aging – but it is important to be aware of any changes that occur, especially if they are sudden or progress rapidly, and have them assessed by a doctor.
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How does a patient praise the physician who saved his eyesight, or the doctor who braved a snowstorm to care for her or ordered the colonoscopy that detected a tumor – and ultimately saved the patient’s life? You write a poem, of course – or a letter, or a song, or even make a video to thank your doctor on National Doctors’ Day.
When Neil Kaplan walked into the office of internist Dr. Kevin Monahan in Boca Raton, complaining of headaches and facial numbness, the doctor knew from one look at his patient that something wasn’t right.
A former competitive hockey player, Mr. Kaplan attributed his symptoms to his dental implants. Finally, one morning his wife insisted he make an appointment. By 1:30 that afternoon, he was in Dr. Monahan’s office.
As Mr. Kaplan described his symptoms, a nurse took his blood pressure. It was 135 over 115. “I know you,” Dr. Monahan said. “This needs attention.”
More than 80 percent of Americans consider prescriptions drug costs to be unreasonable, according to a recent survey conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation. It’s such a concern that it’s become an important area of health policy.
The good news is you don’t have to wait for legislative action to save on prescription medication costs. There are steps you can take now.
We live in a fast-paced, hectic world in which remembering details can sometimes be difficult. And when you add the demands of the holiday season with travel arrangements, busy social calendars and exhaustive shopping lists, your memory can be affected.
Recent studies suggest that adopting a few simple lifestyle changes can help preserve your memory. If you are struggling to remember everything on your holiday to-do list, try these four tips.
1. Strength train for 20 minutes