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Proper health care essential for spinal cord injury
The World Health Organization stresses the importance of adequate health insurance to help cover unexpected accidents, especially spinal cord injury.
Read MoreFive secrets for quitting smoking in 2014
With the help from the American Lung Association, make 2014 the year you begin a new, smoke-free life.
Read MoreHeart disease, stroke continue to threaten U.S. health
The American Heart Association revealed that heart disease and stroke are two leading causes of death in the U.S., but controlling seven key factors can reduce one’s risk while also reducing the cost of their health insurance.
Read MoreTravel tips for Sochi 2014 Olympic, Paralympic Games
With the days winding down to the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympics Games, both the CDC and U.S. Department of State have provided a list of travel tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable Olympics experience.
Read MoreIs it too late to improve your memory?
When memory loss occurs for those over 50, the first reaction is the fear of dementia.
Read More‘Cinnamon Challenge’ fad putting kids health at risk
A new Internet fad called the “Cinnamon Challenge” is putting adolescents and teens at risk, according to a recent report from researchers at the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine. The challenge, fueled by YouTube videos, involves kids swallowing a tablespoon of powdered cinnamon in 60 seconds without liquid to wash it down. The report, “Ingesting and Aspirating Dry Cinnamon by Children and Adolescents: The ‘Cinnamon Challenge,” was published in the journal Pediatrics, in…
Read MorePrescription drug prices vary greatly among pharmacies
Comparison shopping for prescription drugs could save people as much as $100 or more, but many fail to do so. According to the May issue of Consumer Reports, commonly-used prescriptions are often more expensive at well-known big branch stores. Consumer Reports compared drug prices for five prescription drugs that have recently gone generic, including heart drugs Lipitor and Plavix, and found that Costco offered the lowest retail prices overall and CVS charged the highest. Good…
Read MoreEmployers turning to health incentives to reduce risks
A growing number of American companies are turning to a carrot and sticks approach to offering health benefits to their employees, with rewards and consequences. The goal is to improve employee health and knowledge about their decisions, as well as reduce the company’s health insurance risks. According to a survey by Aon Hewitt, 83 percent of companies surveyed offered incentives participating in health awareness programs. The survey included nearly 800 large and mid-size U.S. employers…
Read MoreEmployers expect changes to how they provide healthcare
Although most employers plan on still offering health insurance to their employees, a recent survey indicates they expect moderate changes in the coming year as they look to reduce costs. According to the Employer Survey on Purchasing Value in Health Care, from the Towers Watson/National Business Group on Health, indicated employers are responding to changes influenced in part by health care reform with more aggressive actions to improve health care delivery and manage rising costs…
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LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
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The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
