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Critical illness insurance provides a cash infusion when sickness strikes

By Mike Mosser
Critical illness insurance provides a cash infusion when sickness strikes

Anyone facing a critical illness, such as cancer, a heart attack or a stroke, has to deal with more than just a physical and mental struggle—it can have a tremendous financial impact as well. Even those with health insurance can take a hit from co-pays, lost income, lifestyle changes and items not covered by their provider. A 2009 study by Harvard University found that 62 percent of all bankruptcies in the U.S. were the result…

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Study links looking older to greater risk of heart disease

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
Study links looking older to greater risk of heart disease

For many adults looking older could have an impact that reaches far below what’s on the surface. According to a recent study, people who show visible signs of aging are also at a higher risk of heart disease. The study, presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2012, found those who had three to four aging signs — receding hairline at the temples, baldness at the head’s crown, earlobe crease or yellow fatty deposits…

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